Lindsey A. White
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Lindsey A. White
Phone: 410-843-3472
Fax: 410-752-8861
E-Mail: white@shawe.com
Lindsey White is an experienced litigator who represents management in employment cases in state and federal court, and before state, federal, and local administrative agencies. She represents a wide range of clients including nonprofits, health care institutions, government contractors, and insurance companies. She has successfully tried cases before juries.
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Lindsey works closely with clients to develop strategies to address employment claims, including recommending and providing representation in mediation or settlement negotiations.
In addition to her litigation practice, she also advises companies on a wide range of personnel issues. Lindsey also provides employment training to management and employees.
Before joining Shawe Rosenthal, Lindsey was a Senior Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she litigated cases arising under Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Equal Pay Act. While at the EEOC, Lindsey was detailed as a Senior Attorney Advisor/Special Assistant to Commissioner Charlotte Burrows.
Following law school graduation, Lindsey was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Patricia Minaldi in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Lindsey graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and notes and comments editor for the Maryland Law Review.
Active in the American Bar Association’s Technology in Labor & Employment Committee, Lindsey was recently appointed to the position of Chair for the Programming Committee (management-side). Lindsey also serves on the Maryland State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Council. She was also a member of the University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Board for two terms.
Practice Areas
- Accommodations – Disability and Religion
- Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
- Employment, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, Confidentiality and Severance Agreements
- Employment Litigation, including Complex Class and Collective Actions
- FMLA/ADA Workers’ Compensation Leave Management
- Human Resources Advice and Counseling
- Independent Contractor Issues
- Personnel Policies, Procedures Handbooks
- Training
- Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets Litigation
- Wage and Hour Compliance and Litigation
- Whistleblower Actions
Honors
- Recipient The Daily Record Leading Women 2014
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018
- Super Lawyers, 2021 – Present
- Chambers USA, 2022
- Best Lawyers, 2022-2023
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Education
- University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. 2007, magna cum laude)
- Order of the Coif
- Maryland Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
- Miami University, (B.A., 2002, magna cum laude)
- Member, Kappa Alpha Theta
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
News
NEWS
Lindsey A. White was quoted in a April 7, 2023 in Society for Human Resource Management Article
Lindsey A. White and Veronica Yu Welsh presented on “Handling EEOC Investigations and Litigation”
Upcoming Webinar: Handling EEOC Investigations and Litigation
Webinar: Employment Law Issues Arising from the Pandemic & Managing a Remote Workforce
Mark Swerdlin and Lindsey White will present at the MSBA Corporate Counsel Institute on November 16
Multiple Attorneys Successfully Oppose Plaintiff's Motion In Class And Collective Action
Lindsey A. White was quoted in a February 21, 2022 Daily Record article
Gary L. Simpler and Lindsey A. White Successfully Obtain Protective Orders for Employer
Best Lawyers in America© Honors Shawe Rosenthal
All Shawe Rosenthal Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers©
Shawe Rosenthal authored the Maryland Chapter of Chambers’ 2021 Regional Employment Practice Guide,
Eric Hemmendinger and Teresa Teare Successfully Defeat a Motion for Conditional Certification
Shawe Rosenthal Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Lindsey A. White Appointed Programming Chair for ABA
COVID-19 and Beyond: The Top Labor and Employment Law Issues of 2020
Lindsey A. White was a speaker at “Legal Considerations for Reopening”
The New Normal: Considerations for Resuming and Continuing Operations During a Pandemic
Fiona W. Ong and Lindsey A. White conducted a webinar, “Bringing Them Back or Letting Them Go”
Lindsey A. White authored an article, “How may ‘non-essential’ Md. businesses operate?”
Lindsey White was quoted in a December 3, 2019 Daily Record article
Lindsey White and Paul Burgin were Successful in Defending Discrimination Suit for Non-Profit
Lindsey White Moderated a Discussion on Marijuana in the Workplace
Lindsey A. White moderated a panel on Biometrics and Privacy in the Workplace
Parker E. Thoeni and Lindsey A. White Won a Dismissal
Lindsey White Won Dismissal in State Court
Mark Swerdlin and Lindsey White Won a Complete Defense Verdict
Lindsey A. White Won Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Lindsey White Is Promoted to Partner
Conference-“Sexual Harassment: The “#METOO” Movement”
Super Lawyers Recognizes Shawe Rosenthal Attorneys
Teresa Teare and Lindsey White Get UI Ruling Overturned
Article – "Is Setting Pay Based on Prior Salary the Same as Setting Pay Based on Sex?"
Webinar – "Managing Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases in the Workplace."
Article – "Handling EEOC Systemic and Individual Discrimination Investigations and Litigation."
Publications
The EEOC’s Proposed Strategic Enforcement Plan – What Employers Can Expect for the Next Four Years
501(c)(3) Status May Trigger Title IX Obligations for Private Schools
D.C. Bans (Almost All) Non-Compete Agreements
Maryland Orders Closure of Non-Essential Business To The Public
Do Employers Have to Provide Accommodations for Medical Marijuana Use?
Is Setting Pay Based on Prior Salary the Same as Setting Pay Based on Sex?
Article – “Handling EEOC Systemic and Individual Discrimination Investigations and Litigation.”
NEWS & EVENTS
Fiona Ong Appointed General Counsel of Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Fiona Ong was re-appointed General Counsel of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and will serve on the Executive Committee. She is the first minority and second woman to serve in
Vlog: Employment Matters
Chad Horton was the presenter for the Employment Law Alliance’s Employment Matters Vlog #25 – New Employment Laws in Maryland. The Employment Law Alliance is a comprehensive global network of
Webinar: Maryland Newest Employment Laws
On May 3, 2023, Fiona Ong and Chad Horton, along with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Andrew Griffin explained and provided guidance on complying
Teresa Teare Selected as Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation
We are delighted to announce that our co-Managing Partner Teresa Teare was selected to be a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation. Fellowship in the Foundation is by invitation only
Webinar: Complying with Maryland’s New Employment Laws – 2023
Maryland’s General Assembly session just ended, with the passage of significant new employment legislation, including the expedited increase to a $15 minimum wage rate, modifications to the new Paid Family
Resource Guide
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 edition of The Legal 500: Employment & Labour Law Country Comparative Guide, for which we authored the U.S. chapter, is now available. A copy
Lindsey A. White moderated a panel for the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law National Symposium
On April 20, 2023, Lindsey White moderated a panel for American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law on the
Lindsey A. White was quoted in a April 7, 2023 in Society for Human Resource Management Article
Lindsey White was quoted in a April 7, 2023 article by Allen Smith for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM.org), “When Fitness-for-Duty Examinations Are Allowed.” (Subscription may be required
Fiona Ong was quoted in an April 20, 2023 Law.com Article
Fiona Ong was quoted in an April 20, 2023 Law.com article by Trudy Knockless, “Businesses Are Paying Big Bucks in Response to Gender Stereotype Lawsuits.” (Subscription required for access).