Band 4
Provided by Marla Presley
Marla is trial lawyer and high-stakes litigator who focuses her practice on representing employers in complex wage-and-hour disputes, class and collective actions, and discrimination claims under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, and state tort theories. Outside of litigation, Marla leads high-profile investigations into employee misconduct and workplace culture and advises employers on litigation avoidance by providing practical and pragmatic advice on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, terminations, and reductions in force. A significant portion of Marla’s practice is focused on representing Pittsburgh-area colleges and universities with third-party investigations, Title IX compliance, Title IX/Sexual Violence policies and procedures drafting, and training responsible persons, investigators, and hearing panels.
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D.
2003
University of Mount Union
B.A.
2000
Provided by Chambers
Marla Presley has notable strength in a range of labor and employment disputes, with recent experience in claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. She is based in the Pittsburgh office of Cozen O'Connor.
Provided by Chambers
Marla Presley is pragmatic, efficient and highly engaged with colleagues across the team.
She is very responsive and gives practical advice.
Marla Presley is pragmatic, efficient and highly engaged with colleagues across the team.
She is very responsive and gives practical advice.