Elizabeth Swedock
Managing Attorney &
Employment Law Attorney
I’ve been a litigator since 2009 and I’ve worked in a variety of practice areas, but always had a focus in employment law. I love what I do. Clients who come to us are often facing one of the most difficult, trying, emotional, and frustrating experiences of their lives. Many have suffered under the stress of a bad workplace for years, sometimes decades. It’s extraordinarily rewarding to assist people and to help them find solutions and a better path, both for themselves and their families.
In our practice, we are always focused on client goals. Much of the time, this means avoiding litigation whenever possible and seeking both positive and cost-effective resolutions. We help our clients make informed choices by taking the time to explain legal options, and what the possible outcomes of each are. Every legal situation is unique in some way, and a big part of our job is creating an individualized strategy for every client and every case.
Sometimes, however, the path of least resistance doesn’t produce the results we want. When that happens, we never hesitate to engage in litigation. I am an experienced trial attorney, in both Connecticut and New York, state and federal courts.
I’m originally from Connecticut and currently live in Norwalk. Prior to joining Carey & Associates, P.C., I was an associate with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Stamford, Connecticut, and focused my practice on general litigation, including employment law, complex commercial contracts, and business disputes.
Education
- The University of Connecticut School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2009
- Bowdoin College, BA, Government and Legal Studies, 2004
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
- District of Connecticut
- Southern District of New York
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Memberships: American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- New York Bar Association
- National Employment Lawyers Association
Published Blog Posts
Surrogate Pregnancy and Parenting as an Employee – Do the Discrimination Rules Apply to Me?
By Elizabeth Swedock Most of us in the workforce understand the basics of pregnancy discrimination, even if we don’t know… Continue reading Surrogate Pregnancy and Parenting as an Employee – Do the Discrimination Rules Apply to Me?
Read MoreYou’re Firing Me?!?!: Tips for Navigating Separation and Severance
By Elizabeth Swedock The good news – you don’t have a chip implanted in your brain so you can remember… Continue reading You’re Firing Me?!?!: Tips for Navigating Separation and Severance
Read MoreEmployment Claim Basics – Writing Your Narrative
By Elizabeth Swedock Now that the government shutdown has finally ended and the EEOC is resuming normal operations, we’re seeing… Continue reading Employment Claim Basics – Writing Your Narrative
Read MoreConnecticut Law Requires Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges to Applicants
By Liz Swedock Connecticut Law Requires Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges to Applicants: Earlier this month Governor Lamont signed An… Continue reading Connecticut Law Requires Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges to Applicants
Read MoreConnecticut “May Pass” a Partial Ban on Noncompetition Agreements
By Liz Swedock, Connecticut May Pass a Partial Ban on Noncompetition Agreements: This article is responding to a survey response… Continue reading Connecticut “May Pass” a Partial Ban on Noncompetition Agreements
Read MoreWhat to expect if you’re expecting…. to get fired
By Liz Swedock Most at-will employees who have been recently terminated are given a œSeparation or œSeverance offer from their… Continue reading What to expect if you’re expecting…. to get fired
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