
Overview
Sara B. Tomezsko is a senior associate in the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Her practice is focused on defending employers in a broad array of employment matters, including single plaintiff and class or collective actions, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, pay equity, and wage and hour matters. Ms. Tomezsko has successfully defended clients in numerous trials and arbitration hearings. She also advises clients on litigation avoidance, arbitration agreement issues, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Ms. Tomezsko received her B.A. from Loyola University in Maryland in 2006. She graduated summa cum laude and received the Carrell English Medal for distinction within the English Department. She earned her M.A. in English literature and theory from New York University's Graduate School of Arts and Science in 2009 while simultaneously working in the financial services industry. Ms. Tomezsko received her J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2013, where she served as the Senior Notes Editor for the Cornell Law Journal of Law and Public Policy.
Recognitions
- The Legal 500 USA, Rising Star, Labor and Employment Disputes Including Collective Actions: Defense (2021-2022)
Education
- Cornell Law School, J.D., 2013
- New York University, M.A., 2009
- Loyola University Maryland, B.A., 2006
Recognitions
insights
- NYC Council Passes Amendments to Salary Disclosure Law - April 29th, 2022
- New York City Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on New Salary Transparency Law - March 28th, 2022
- Congress Seeks to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Related Claims - February 22nd, 2022
- New York City Now Requires Salary Disclosures for Applicants and Employees - January 17th, 2022
- OSHA Continues to Publish Alerts Offering Industry-Specific Safety Guidance - May 18th, 2020
- Critical Workers and Direct Threat to Self: EEOC Publishes More Technical Guidance - May 8th, 2020
- The EEOC’s Updated Technical Assistance Q&A, Including New Return to Work Guidance - April 20th, 2020
- OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19 - April 16th, 2020
- PH COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Expanded Guidance from the CDC and EEOC - April 13th, 2020
- FFCRA: Guidance and Controversy This Week - April 4th, 2020
- SCOTUS Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers In Arbitration Agreements - May 23rd, 2018
- New York City’s Salary History Ban Going into Effect October 31: What Employers Need to Know - October 13th, 2017
- New York City Issues Sweeping New Guidance Regarding Gender Identity and Expression Discrimination - January 8th, 2016
- New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Annual Notice Requirement Eliminated - January 2nd, 2015
Engagement & Publications
- Employment Discrimination Law (Sixth Ed.), Associate Editor
- "Contractually Shortened Statutes of Limitations for Employee Claims," Thomson Reuters (2014)