Maria Greco Danaher

Maria Greco Danaher regularly represents and counsels companies in employment related matters. She specializes in representing management in labor relations and employment litigation, and in training, counseling, and advising human resource departments and corporate management on these topics. Maria has first chaired trials in both federal and state courts since 1986, and regularly instructs attorneys and students in issues related to trial tactics.

In addition to her litigation experience, Maria regularly acts as a “neutral” for the local federal court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, and was a co-drafter of the local rule related to ADR. She counsels and trains companies on dispute resolution procedures and facilitative communication, and is a member of the firm’s Diversity Steering Committee. Maria also writes regularly for HR News, a monthly publication of the Society for Human Resource Management, and is on the Advisory Board of “You & the Law,” a publication of the National Institute of Business Management. She is a regular contributor to the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Lawyer’s Journal. She is a presenter for Pennsylvania Bar Institute continuing legal education programs, and is an adjunct professor for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and has been named one of the “Best Lawyers in America.”

More About Maria Greco Danaher

Experience

Education & Admission

Professional Activities

Speeches

Ogletree Deakins Podcast – “Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Using Mediation in Employment Cases” – May 28, 2024
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Working Through Conflict to Resolution: Using Mediation in Employment Cases” – Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2024
Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Workplace Violence: Preventive Strategies and Legal Issues in Violent Times” – Phoenix – November 9, 2023
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Avoiding a Tragedy: Workplace Violence Prevention Planning” – June 27, 2023
Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Training and Presenting in the New Workspace” – Phoenix – May 4, 2022
Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Performance Management for the Hybrid Workplace: The Newest Tactics, Technology, and Resulting Legal Issues” – Amelia Island – November 12, 2021
Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Mental Health and Mindfulness: Emerging Stronger From Challenging Times” – Austin – June 24, 2021
Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Engaging Virtual Audiences to Meet Your Training Needs” – Austin – June 23, 2021
Navigating California Employment Law – “On the Lookout for Violence, Depression, Anxiety, and Other Maladaptive Habits in Employees” – March 5, 2021
Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Post-Traumatic (Stress) Growth: Emerging Stronger From Challenging Times” – November 11, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Post-Traumatic (Stress) Growth: The Hidden Gem in Times of Crisis” – June 30, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “The New Normal: Preparing Your Workplace and Workforce for a Changed Reality” – June 12, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Pandemic Problems: Preventing Harassment in Remote Workforces” – May 18, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Podcast – “Quarantine Quandaries: Wellness Tips for Attorneys and Other Professionals” – May 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Workplace Violence in the Midst of Crisis: Identifying and Resolving Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic” – April 29, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Resilience During Uncertain Times: Strategies for Supporting and Engaging Employees” – April 3, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Road Map to Resilience: Strategies for Building an Engaged Workforce” – January 29, 2020
2019 ACC Annual Meeting – “WHAT (Wellness, Health, and Treatment) Is Good for Your Legal Department” – Phoenix – October 29, 2019
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “What Is Your EQ? Recognizing and Managing Emotions in an Impassioned World” – Las Vegas – May 4, 2019
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Mind Over Matter: Mindfulness, Communication, and the Workplace” – Las Vegas – May 3, 2019
Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Changing Your Mind: Why the ABA, Ethics Boards, and Corporate Law Departments Are Supporting Mindfulness Training for Lawyers” – La Quinta – November 10, 2018
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “How In-House Counsel and HR Professionals Can Work Together to Reduce HR Burnout” – Phoenix – May 10, 2018
Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “The Dizzying Array of State and Local Employment Laws: Round 3—Wage and Hour Requirements” – Boca Raton – November 10, 2017
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “From Hello to Goodbye—Does Your Toolbox Measure Up?” – San Diego – May 3, 2017
AHLA Webinar – “Bundles of Joy, Bushels of Paperwork: Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues in the Workplace” – July 31, 2014
Business and Legal Resources (BLR) Webinar – “Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues in the Workplace” – November 22, 2013
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Employment Law West Program – “Privacy Issues in the Workplace” – Pittsburgh – November 14, 2013
Ogletree Deakins Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Ethics, Negotiation, and The Art of War: How to Win Without Fighting” – Charleston – November 7 – 9, 2013
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Bundles of Joy, Bushels of Paperwork; Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues in the Workplace” – October 23, 2013
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Don’t Shoot The HR Messenger: Five Tips To Communicate Better With Employees and Managers” – New Orleans – May 9 – 11, 2013
Ogletree Deakins Breakfast Briefing – “Recent Developments in Workplace Safety and Health: OSHA’s Continued Push on ‘Tough’ Enforcement and New Standards” – Pittsburgh – April 11, 2013
American Corporate Counsel – Pittsburgh Chapter – “Sun Tzu’s The Art of War: How to Win Without Fighting” – Pittsburgh – April 1, 2013
Webinar – “Facing the Dangers of Workplace Violence: Prevention and Response Strategies” – March 19, 2013
AHLA Hospitals and Health Systems Law Institute – “The Intersection of Peer Review and Discipline of Employed Physicians” – Las Vegas – February 11, 2011
Client Seminar – “Handling Discrimination Complaints: Training for Managers and Supervisors” – Beckley – November 11, 2010
National Institute of Business Management – “Employment Law 101” – webinar – November 4, 2010
Ogletree Deakins Briefing – “Collision Course: Physician Staffing Issues and Employment-Related Lawsuits” – Pittsburgh – October 26, 2010
Ogletree Deakins Breakfast Briefing – “Independent Contractors: Is there any such thing . . . ?” – Pittsburgh – October 20, 2010
Providing Advice and Guidance in Internal Investigations – “Investigating Employee Complaints: A Protocol for Offering Legal Direction to HR” – Woodcliff Lake – October 5, 2010
Healthcare Goes Lean Conference – “The Intersection of Employment and Peer Review” – Pittsburgh – August 27, 2010
HortySpringer Seminars – “Employed Physicians’ Credentials Files vs. Employment Files: Does it Matter?”” – audio conference – August 13, 2010
NYU School of Law – “NITA Advocacy Teacher Training Program” – New York – June 11 – 13, 2010
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Workplace Romance: Minimizing the Legal Risks” – Las Vegas – May 7, 2010
Ogletree Deakins Breakfast Briefing – “Tips Toward Trouble-Free Terminations” – Pittsburgh – April 20, 2010
PA Bar Institute’s Annual Healthcare Law Symposium – “The Hybrid Medical Staff: Do Employed and Independent Physicians Mix?” – Philadelphia – March 11, 2010
PA Bar Institute’s Employment Law West – “Family and Medical Leave Act: Employee’s Duty to Cooperate” – Pittsburgh – January 21, 2010
American Health Lawyers Association – “H1N1: the Flu Shot Heard ‘Round the World” – webinar – January 14, 2010

Published Works

Media Quotes

January 24, 2024 – Law360 – “What To Know About Mass. ‘Psychological Safety’ Bill”
August 30, 2022 – Pit & Quarry – “Seeking mine safety solutions”
August 29, 2022 – Pit & Quarry – “Building a more sustainable industry”
May 26, 2021 – SHRM Online – “The Art of the Settlement”
June 18, 2020 – Law360 – “Employers’ Mental Health Initiatives May Carry ADA Risk”
April 15, 2020 – Law360 – “5 Ways To Buoy Productivity When Everyone’s Teleworking”
October 23, 2018 – Law360 – “3 Tools To Help In-House Attys Manage Stress”
February 6, 2018 – SHRM Online – “An Employee Refuses to Sign Disciplinary Notice—Now What?”
May 23, 2017 – SHRM Online – “7 Manager Mistakes with Costly Consequences”
May 8, 2017 – Bloomberg BNA – “It’s All About Respect: Civility in the Workplace”
April 27, 2017 – Bloomberg BNA – “Workplace Political Tensions Persist in Trump’s First 100 Days”
April 26, 2017 – SHRM Online – “FMLA Is Not a Tool to Delay or Avoid Termination”
December 9, 2016 – Law360 – “What Cos. Need To Know About Nat’l Origin Discrimination”
November 1, 2016 – SHRM Online – “Dec. 1 Is a Thursday: When Should Employers Roll Out Overtime Rule Changes?”
October 19, 2016 – SHRM Online – “Business Groups Want Quick Decision on Overtime Rule”
August 25, 2016 – SHRM Online – “Beware: Rescinding Job Offers Can Prompt Legal Consequences”
July 29, 2016 – HR Morning – “OT rule change legislation isn’t likely to affect Dec. 1 effective date”
July 28, 2016 – Bloomberg BNA – “HR Walks Fine Line in Refereeing Political Discourse”
January 29, 2016 – SHRM Online – “No-Shows Aren’t Just for Debates”
January 19, 2016 – The Legal Intelligencer – “Are Advocacy and ADR Mutually Exclusive? Not in Employment Cases”
January 18, 2016 – SHRM Online – “Police Officer’s Return to Work Properly Denied”
July 27, 2015 – Modern Healthcare – “Healthcare employers should review federal rules on independent contractors”
November 4, 2014 – Practical Law Company – “Expert Q&A: What Employers Need to Know about Ebola”
May 16, 2014 – Law360 – “5 Tips For Avoiding An EEOC Pregnancy Bias Lawsuit”
April 21, 2014 – Human Resource Executive – “Helping at Home”
February 19, 2014 – Corporate Counsel – “Are Some Workers "Too Cute" To Employ?”
February 1, 2014 – SHRM.org – “Accommodating Pregnant Employees”
December 4, 2013 – HRM America – “Integrity Tests: The New Background Checks?”
May 2013 – InsideCounsel – “Employer Not Obligated to Provide FMLA 'Light Duty' Assignment”
April 4, 2013 – Human Resource Executive – “Same-Sex Harassment Not Always Straightforward”
January 27, 2013 – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – “Regulators set stance on worker Web posts”
January 2013 – InsideCounsel – “EEOC warns employers of discrimination related to domestic violence”
March 25, 2012 – Business Insurance – “Severance Pay Must Be Set With Equality In Mind”
February 23, 2012 – InsideCounsel – “EEOC Rule Defines "Reasonable" in ADEA Cases”
February 22, 2012 – Society for Human Resource Management – “Undegreed Applicants May Be Hired in Some Positions”
December 21, 2011 – BNA's Employment Discrimination Report – “What HR Says Can Be Used Against It; Experts Suggest Termination 'Talking Points'”
November 2011 – InsideCounsel – “Cat's Paw Case Leaves Imprint on Proper Employee Termination Steps”
November 13, 2010 – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – “Posting Gripes About Job a Risky Practice”
August 1, 2010 – InsideCounsel – “Lenient Leaves”
July 1, 2010 – InsideCounsel – “Lay Testimony Can Create Fact Issues in FMLA Case”
April 16, 2010 – Law360 – “Bias Suits Rise, Spurred In Part By Stronger ADA”
April 1, 2010 – InsideCounsel – “Gender Stereotyping Leads to Title VII Claim”
November 1, 2009 – InsideCounsel – “Gay People Can Bring Title VII Gender Stereotyping Claims”
July 1, 2009 – InsideCounsel – “The Parent Trap”
March 2008 – HR Magazine – “Pep Talk May Support Claim”