| James E. Wallace, Jr.Of Counsel |
Mr. Wallace advises employers in all facets of employment, from hiring to termination, with a particular emphasis on discrimination law. He defends employers in court and agency proceedings, especially those involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, covenants not to compete and sexual harassment. Mr. Wallace advises institutions of higher learning in employment of faculty (tenure, hiring, promotion), student affairs (disability, discipline, FERPA, academics), contract and governance matters. In labor law matters, Mr. Wallace handles grievances, arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges. He is a frequent speaker on employment and discrimination law and has taught courses in the field for legal organizations, chambers of commerce, employer groups, and national educational programs. |
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- Lecturer, Lorman Education, Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. and Massachusetts Bar Association
- Author, “Termination without Litigation: Practical Advice for Terminating Employees,” Essentials of Long Term Care Administration, Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1994
- Contributor, “The Legal Perspective,” monthly column of HRMA Perspectives
- Presenter, Bowditch & Dewey College and University Luncheon Roundtable Seminar Series (1993- ).
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America
- Named in Massachusetts Super Lawyer
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- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association Labor & Employment Section Council (1995-1997)
- Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys
- Select Counsel, United Educators Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
- Member, WCBA Labor and Employment Committee
- Member, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Employment Law Curriculum Advisory Committee.
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| 4/23/10 | 2009-2010 James E. Wallace, Jr. College & University Roundtable Schedule | | 5/15/09 | Breakfast @ Bowditch |
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| 11/5/09 | 2009 Firm Super Lawyers Announced | | 7/13/09 | Twelve Bowditch & Dewey Lawyers Listed in "Best Lawyers in America" 2009 | | 6/9/09 | James E. Wallace, Jr. Honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association | | 4/7/09 | 2008-2009 Higher Education Roundtable Series Schedule | | 11/5/08 | 2008 Firm Super Lawyers Announced | | 10/24/08 | College & University Roundtable Series Named After Jim Wallace | | 6/7/07 | Bowditch & Dewey, LLP Honored With Morton H. Sigel Memorial Award | | 1/1/07 | 14 Bowditch & Dewey Attorneys Selected as 2007 "Super Lawyers" |
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| | B.A., 1966, Stanford University | | J.D., 1969, University of California, Hastings College of Law | | LL.M., 1970, Boston College |
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