With over 12 years of experience as an attorney and specialist in labor and employee relations, this professional has a proven track record of making consistent, impactful contributions. He has expertise in contract negotiations, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. He is frequently entrusted with leading system-wide projects involving complex and unprecedented challenges. Eager to familiarize himself with the organization's specific challenges, and leverage his insights to address them in innovative ways.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Mount Sinai Morningside & West
06.2018 - Current
Responsible for two (2) hospitals, comprising over 7,000 employees, and numerous ambulatory off-sites
Enforce eight (8) distinct collective bargaining agreements, as well as all Human Resources policies
Chief negotiator in Local 971, SSOBA, and Local 30 collective bargaining
Achieved transition to Paid Time Off (PTO) program and Hospital health benefits for security officers
Active role in NYSNA, 1199SEIU, and Local 810 collective bargaining, including participating in bargaining sessions, costing, drafting proposals, and contract integration
Spearhead and key communicator for numerous programs and initiatives, including NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program, Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP), and Shared Work Program
Lead investigator / Mount Sinai representative in litigations, discrimination claims, FLSA challenges, and grievance arbitrations
Hearing Officer for disciplinary and contractual grievances, as well as Title IX appeal
Investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and leave abuse
Orchestrate Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) Human Resources Policy Committee meetings and policy updates
Advise management in labor and employment matters including discipline, contractual rights, and legal compliance
Liaison between management, corporate HR, and staff to resolve outstanding benefit matters
Manage reductions in force, including regulatory compliance, notices, and displacement fairs
Senior Associate
Guercio & Guercio, LLP
12.2012 - 06.2018
Represented school districts, BOCES, and public libraries in all labor and general matters
Appeared before local, state, and federal agencies regarding labor disputes and employment discrimination matters
Prepared and briefed labor arbitrations, employee disciplinary proceedings, and special education (IDEA) hearings
Prepared and negotiated inter-municipal agreements, service contracts, lease and financing agreements
Counseled BOCES with regard to competitive bidding matters, and defended related Article 78 petitions
Responded to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and other record requests
Defended related litigation
Conducted student disciplinary hearings
Provided counsel to the board of education and administration at public meetings, elections, and bond votes
Trained board members and school staff on varied topics, including board governance and student discipline
Education
Juris Doctor -
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Corrective Action and Performance Management Consultant
Leader in System-Wide Programs & Policy Updates
Timeline
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Mount Sinai Morningside & West
06.2018 - Current
Senior Associate
Guercio & Guercio, LLP
12.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Juris Doctor -
Brooklyn Law School
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