Elizabeth Swedock
Associate 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
Connecticut “May Pass” a Partial Ban on Noncompetition Agreements
By Liz Swedock, This article is responding to a survey response question we recently received. The reader asked, "Do you see a time when non-competes are not allowed in CT, similar to how CA approaches them? What would have to happen for that to occur? Do you believe...
What to expect if you’re expecting…. to get fired
By Liz Swedock Most at-will employees who have been recently terminated are given a “Separation” or “Severance” offer from their (now) former employer, in the form of a contract (or packet). This post is intended to give you a few pointers of what to look out for in...
For Employees – Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19
By Liz Swedock As I’m sure everyone reading this knows by now, one of the biggest impacts of the ongoing coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis has been to employees – from every industry, every walk of life, CEOs to hourly wage workers. We’ve been receiving an unprecedented...
Hours Reduced or Laid Off Because of Coronavirus? File for Unemployment Benefits!
By Liz Swedock Massive layoffs are not only coming, they are already here. Multiple news outlets are reporting that well over 52,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in Connecticut over only the last few days (ordinarily it would be a few hundred over the...
Protecting Your Job During Coronavirus: Two Things Employees Should Look Out For
By Liz Swedock COVID-19 is interrupting everyone’s lives these days, worldwide, and for many of us it is negatively impacting our jobs. Even while we are trying to achieve the work-from-home revolution, an unprecedented number of workers are experiencing frightening...