Alejandra K. Hung
Boston,MA
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering an 18-year record of supporting clients and organizations in legal matters. Creative leader, problem solver, and tenacious advocate. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, stakeholders, and legislators. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Attorney
Banfield Hung Law Firm
01.2021 - Current
- Manage day-to-day firm operations and all aspects of employment law practice including client intake and engagement, legal counsel and strategy, direct investigation, motion practice, discovery, and trial practice.
- Advise business clients on employment matters and risk management strategies to mitigate future legal challenges or disputes.
- Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and other pretrial preparation tasks for effective trial representation.
- Negotiate successful settlements in high-stakes employment related disputes, saving clients time and resources.
- Design comprehensive legal strategies for complex litigation cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients, including six to seven figure settlements.
- Frequent speaker on labor and employment issues.
- Participated in professional associations to expand networks and stay informed about industry trends that may impact clients'' needs or cases directly.
Board Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
09.2009 - 12.2020
- Investigated and advised Regional management in unfair labor practices under Board law and General Counsel directives in organizing, refusal to hire, unlawful termination, collective bargaining, and strike cases.
- Managed all aspects of litigation strategy in unfair labor practice hearings, including investigation, subpoena and motion practice, and witness preparation for trial. Mentored and co-counseled to junior attorneys in trial practice.
- Mediated labor disputes and negotiated settlement agreements on behalf of the Board.
- Negotiated election agreements, conducted Union elections, adjudicated pre-election matters at hearing, and prepared Regional Director administrative decisions.
- As appointed Regional EEO Counselor, advised complainants of EEO process, investigated and resolved internal EEO complaints.
- Completed detail at NLRB Public Relations Office in Washington D.C., developed media strategy and prepared Agency press releases and informational brochures.
Litigation Associate
Cornell And Gollub LLC
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Defended product liability cases in state and federal courts of automotive product defect liability cases throughout New England in all stages of litigation, including draft pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively communicating case progress and providing timely updates, including witness deposition and risk management.
- Successfully argued and obtained dismissal of client from product liability case at Superior Court.
Assistant General Counsel
Department Of Telecommunications And Cable
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Advised Commissioner and General Counsel in regulatory matters involving cable and telecommunications rate and service matters and disputes between carriers.
- Adjudicated the first telecommunications dispute accepted on the Agency’s expedited “rocket” docket review and drafted agency decision and determination.
- Developed Agency public records request and document retention policy. Advised and trained Keeper of the Records and staff on records policy and oversaw FOIA requests and responses.
- Developed the Agency's co-op internship program and mentored interns.
Judicial Law Clerk
Massachusetts Superior Trial Court
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Assisted Justices in the preparation of draft decisions and jury instructions, and in trials and motion sessions in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Norfolk Trial Courts.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for Justices on various legal issues in civil and criminal matter.
- Prepared draft decision in preliminary injunction matter, noted for novel issue of “Is a Burrito a Sandwich?” See White City Shopping Ctr. v. PR Rests., No. 2006196313, 2006 WL 3292641, at *3 (Mass. Super. Ct. Oct. 31, 2006) ; Cited by The Honorable Antonin Scalia & Bryan Garner, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Text (2010).
Education
J.D. - Civil Rights And Employment Law
Northeastern University School of Law
BostonBachelor of Arts - Psychology And Political Science, Spanish Minor
Emory University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Legal Expertise
- Litigation Experience
- Public Speaking
- Investigation Skills
- Strategy Development
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association (MELA)
- MELA, DEI and Legislative Subcommittee Executive Member
- Massachusetts Trial Attorneys Association
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Travel, Fitness, Dance, Cooking, Reading, Youth Mentoring
Outside of my role as attorney, I am an avid enthusiast of fitness and movement and maintain an active and healthful lifestyle. I find great joy in the culinary arts and a creative outlet in cooking and experimenting with different cuisines and cultures. I am a dedicated lifelong learner and like to engage my curiosity through travel, reading, writing, documentary filmmaking, and mentoring youth in the creative arts.
Timeline
Managing Attorney
Banfield Hung Law Firm
01.2021 - Current
Board Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
09.2009 - 12.2020
Litigation Associate
Cornell And Gollub LLC
08.2008 - 09.2009
Assistant General Counsel
Department Of Telecommunications And Cable
01.2008 - 09.2008
Judicial Law Clerk
Massachusetts Superior Trial Court
09.2006 - 09.2007
J.D. - Civil Rights And Employment Law
Northeastern University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Political Science, Spanish Minor
Emory University