Sarah B.Affel

Counsel

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Sarah helps employers implement, follow, and defend policies and practices that create respectful and productive workplaces.


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Appropriately addressing concerns of discrimination and harassment in the workplace is both challenging and critical for employers. Clients look to Sarah for guidance on preventing legal issues—and for effective legal representation when necessary.

Sarah counsels employers on developing workplace policies and procedures, conducts internal investigations on behalf of clients, and represents clients if lawsuits arise. Her legal experience and background in higher education provide her with the skills necessary to work with clients through their legal matters. Clients rely on her prompt and thorough approach to navigate difficult situations.

Sarah helps clients navigate internal investigations relating to executive and workplace conduct. In addition to impartial fact finding, she provides guidance to companies on post-investigation steps, including discipline, trainings, and policy or procedure changes. She has significant experience and training in handling investigations within higher-education institutions, including Title IX-related investigations, and sexual misconduct investigations.

Sarah is passionate about meaningfully addressing her clients’ legal concerns because she understands that the stakes are high when a workplace conflict arises.

  • JD, Northeastern University School of Law
  • BA, Tufts University
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • US District Court, District of Massachusetts

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