Deniker, Susan L.

Category: Business

Review: Fax:(304) 624-8183 Susan.Deniker@Steptoe-Johnson.com

Description: Susan Deniker focuses her practice in the area of labor and employment law. Ms. Deniker's practice includes state and federal court cases, as well as cases before the West Virginia Human Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Received defense verdict in favor of client in class action litigation involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Received numerous no probable cause of discrimination findings from the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state human rights commissions on behalf of employers
Negotiated pre-suit settlements favorable to clients in sensitive employment matters
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Employment discrimination litigation
Wrongful discharge litigation
Wage & hour law
Industrial injuries
Counseling & training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1999 Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
Employment Law Committee, West Virginia State Bar Association
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
Harrison County Bar Association
INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

Human Resources Committee, West Virginia Health Care Association
Independent Oil & Gas Association
Executive Committee, Bridgeport Kiwanis
Past President & Director of Board, Criss-Cross, Inc.
AWARDS / HONORS

William & Mary Law Review
Graduated cum laude, Frostburg State University
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

“Other Common Claims Against Employers”, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Handbook, 2008
"Biometrics in the Workplace (Yes, Even in West Virginia)," West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
"Crisis Management: Lessons from a Tragedy, two-part series published in The State Journal
Presenter, 2006 Mylan CLE Series Presentation on Employment Law
Frequent presenter for the West Virginia Employers Advisory Committee on employment law issues