Energy
Business
Employment
Litigation
Biography
Susan Deniker focuses her practice in the areas of labor and employment law, litigation, and education law. Ms. Deniker's practice includes state and federal court cases, as well as cases before the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Deniker is leader of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Know-How
Work Experience
1999 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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 2006 Mylan CLE Series Presentation on Employment Law Frequent presenter for the West Virginia Employers Advisory Committee on employment law issues, as well as many other organizations.Numerous presentations for clients and industry groups on various employment law topics.
Key Experience
Defended a client in a class action litigation involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Represented numerous clients in actions before the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state human rights commissions on behalf of employers
Negotiated pre-suit settlements for clients in sensitive employment matters
Memberships & Awards
Professional
The Best Lawyers in America®Best Lawyers® 2019 Morgantown, WV, Employment Law, Lawyer of the YearEnergy & Mineral Law FoundationEmployment Law Committee, West Virginia State Bar AssociationDefense Trial Counsel of West VirginiaNational Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)Super Lawyers® Rising StarHarrison County Bar AssociationWilliam & Mary Law ReviewGraduated summa cum laude, with department and general honors, Frostburg State University