Attorney Maricarmen Almodovar
Professional Work History
Columbia University (1980) - Master concentrating in Industrial Social WelfareAttorney (since 1988) - Active uninterrupted state, federal and appellate litigation practice concentrating in employment law. Substantive areas have included controversies related to Title VII anti-discrimination provisions, FMLA, C.O.B.R.A., A.D.A.A., A.D.E.A., Civil Rights litigation against the U.S.A., state and municipal government.
Additional litigation practice includes litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983 for constitutional violations including police brutality claims.
I have been a guest speaker at the ABA Employment Conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, among others.
Dispute Resolution Experience
As a legal representative, I have participated in numerous dispute resolution efforts related to pending litigation on employment law centered matters.Cornell University Dispute Resolution Training (Course titles and dates taken)
Training Mediators in Employment LawNew York City, February 10-14, 2014
Professional Associations
American Bar AssociationPuerto Rico Bar Association
Education
Syracuse University, B.S.Columbia University, M.S.
University of Puerto Rico, J.D.
References
Law professorsLuis M. Villaronga -University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Efren Rivera Ramos- University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Omar Jimenez - Interamerican University School of Law