Claudia A. Halasz is an Associate in the Denver, Colorado, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She practices primarily at the intersection of employment law and higher education law, focusing on affirmative action compliance. Ms. Halasz is also a member of the firm's Pay Equity Resource Group.
Ms. Halasz helps clients develop sensible affirmative action plans and comply with regulations promulgated by the DOL's Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs (OFCCP). She also conducts pay equity analyses and defends clients during OFCCP investigations and audits. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Ms. Halasz practiced as Assistant University Counsel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, focusing on employment matters, Title IX and regulatory compliance, and contract law. In addition to negotiating and drafting contracts, Ms. Halasz wrote policies and procedures on sexual harassment, animals on campus, disability accommodations appeals, and contract administration.