LAURA TERESINSKI
Shaker Heights
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, GS-0201-15
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
08.2025 - Current
- Office of Human Resources
- Division of Employee and Labor-Management Relations (DELMR)
- (Acting)
Chief, GS-15-0201
DELMR, Administrative Investigations Branch
08.2023 - Current
- (Acting)
Chief, GS-15-0201
DELMR, Employee Relations Branch
07.2023 - Current
- (Acting)
Senior Advisor, GS-14-0201
Human Resource Center
01.2014 - 07.2020
- Advise senior management on issues related to misconduct, performance management, discrimination, harassment, prohibited personnel practices, and the Whistleblower Protection Act. Draft adverse actions, reports of investigation, and advisory memoranda for Agency's senior leadership. Conduct and oversee investigations into allegations of managerial misconduct, including discrimination and harassing conduct. Draft and review policies and standard operating procedures for the national office on issues related to employee conduct, discrimination, harassing conduct, and third-party litigation. Review adverse actions and reports of investigation from the Agency's regional and national offices for consistency with agency policies and federal law. Conduct training on broad spectrum of employment and labor related issues for managers and human resources practitioners.
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Litigated cases in front of the MSPB, EEOC, and U.S. District Court on issues related to Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Advised senior leadership on issues related to misconduct, performance management, and equal employment opportunity.
Senior Litigation Specialist GS-0201-14
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Departmental Management
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Duties, accomplishments, and related skills
- Advised Agency leadership on matters related to equal employment opportunity, misconduct, and performance. Represented the Department in cases before the EEOC, MCPB, and related forums regarding Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, the FMLA, and misconduct. Independently handled all aspects of litigation. Reviewed proposed adverse actions, misconduct investigations, and accommodation responses to ensure compliance with Agency policies and federal law. Prepared and provided training on misconduct and performance management. Regularly acted as Branch Chief during supervisor's absence.
Attorney
U.S. Postal Service
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Provide legal advice to senior management on employment issues related to the Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII, USERRA, FMLA, FLSA, and Internal Revenue Code. Designated national expert on FMLA and USERRA and established national policies regarding issues arising under these Acts. Counseled management on and prepared responses to Congressional inquiries and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Prepared comments to proposed regulations and amendments to the FMLA and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Reviewed investigative reports and advised on misconduct issues. Drafted and reviewed national policies on issues related to restoration to duty, FLSA, FMLA, GINA, USERRA, workers' compensation, sexual harassment, and adverse actions. Provided litigation support and coordinated national responses to cases in front of the EEOC, MSPB, and federal court. Assigned legal counsel to Headquarter Reasonable Accommodation Committee.
Litigation Specialist, GS-0201-13
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Business Services
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Represented supervisors and managers before the EEOC and MSPB in cases involving issues arising under Title VII; the Rehabilitation Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Whistleblower Protection Act. Independently handled all aspects of litigation, including drafting and executing pleadings, motions, discovery, oral argument, negotiations, and mediations. One month detail to the Office of Civil Rights to draft Final Agency Decisions in EEOC cases.
Deputy City Solicitor, Labor and Employment Law Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
09.2002 - 04.2006
- Litigated cases filed in United States District Court, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, American Arbitration Association, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the EEOC in cases filed under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C.A. 1983, and federal and state class action, wage, and civil rights laws. Advised senior managers in all City departments on labor and employment issues, including misconduct, performance, discrimination, and reductions in force. Assigned legal advisor to the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and provided advice on issues related to the implementation and execution of its statutory duty to enforce equal opportunity in employment in the City of Philadelphia.
Assistant City Solicitor, Appeals and Legislation Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
07.1999 - 09.2002
- Drafted City legislation for City Council and City Agencies on issues related to public safety, civil rights, and pension benefits. Assigned legal advisor to the City Board of Pensions and Retirement, advising Board on legal issues related to management of four-billion-dollar pension fund and disbursement of benefits. Represented Pension Board in litigation in State Court. Tracked federal and state legislation with potential to impact City. Provided advice to City managers on issues including civil rights, labor relations, confidentiality, public records, the implementation of recently enacted HIPAA, and employee relations.
Law Clerk
First Judicial District of Philadelphia
04.1998 - 07.1999
- Performed legal research and drafted memoranda and opinions.
Education
B.A. - International Relations
St. Joseph's University
05.1989
J.D. - undefined
Temple University Beasley School of Law
05.1994
Skills
- Drive organizational success
- Strategic analysis and decision-making
- Excellent communication skills
- Expert project management
Timeline
Chief, GS-0201-15
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
08.2025 - Current
Chief, GS-15-0201
DELMR, Administrative Investigations Branch
08.2023 - Current
Chief, GS-15-0201
DELMR, Employee Relations Branch
07.2023 - Current
Senior Advisor, GS-14-0201
Human Resource Center
01.2014 - 07.2020
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor
12.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Litigation Specialist GS-0201-14
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Departmental Management
01.2010 - 12.2012
Attorney
U.S. Postal Service
09.2007 - 01.2010
Litigation Specialist, GS-0201-13
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Business Services
06.2006 - 09.2007
Deputy City Solicitor, Labor and Employment Law Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
09.2002 - 04.2006
Assistant City Solicitor, Appeals and Legislation Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
07.1999 - 09.2002
Law Clerk
First Judicial District of Philadelphia
04.1998 - 07.1999
J.D. - undefined
Temple University Beasley School of Law
B.A. - International Relations
St. Joseph's University