Emily McDonough Souza

Emily McDonough Souza

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Emily McDonough Souza is counsel in the Employment and Labor practice at Shipman, where she evaluates, investigates and litigates employment-related disputes for a broad range of clients, both public and private sector, advising employers and reviewing policies for compliance on matters including FMLA, ADA, discrimination avoidance, disability, and accommodations. Ms. McDonough Souza also provides training to HR professionals and managers on various employment-related issues, including sexual harassment prevention. She has experience with workplace investigations and litigates cases in both state and federal courts. Additionally, she represents employers before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL). Ms. McDonough Souza is very active in her community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Beth-El Center, Inc., located in Milford, and previously serving as an elected representative on the Board of Education for the City of Milford. She also volunteers as pro bono attorney for the Lawyers for Children America, representing children who are the subject of abuse and neglect petitions. She earned her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Connecticut and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Ms. McDonough Souza is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, New Haven County Bar Association and the New Haven Inn of Court. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of CT.

Emily McDonough Souza's Courses

  • Connecticut Employment Law: New Laws, Useful Pointers, and Changes You Need to Make

    CT Specific

    Labor & Employment

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
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