Adam M. Tomiak

Attorney Adam Tomiak focuses on providing employers and human resource departments with practical and effective solutions to their personnel issues. He regularly advises on all stages of the employment relationship, from pre-employment considerations and hiring to terminations and post-employment restrictions.

Clients also turn to Adam for assistance with drafting employment policies and agreements, employee handbooks, and other employment-related documents. When an employer has policies and procedures already in place, Adam conducts an audit to ensure that they comply with relevant federal, state, and local law and best practices.

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An experienced trainer, Adam develops and conducts workplace training seminars for employees, managers, and human resources personnel. He also investigates allegations of employee misconduct and grievances.

For nearly a decade, Adam served as employment counsel for the Americas at a global financial services institution. In that role, he gained hands-on experience negotiating and drafting employment agreements and policies, investigating employee misconduct, and conducting trainings. Before his in-house experience, Adam was a labor and employment attorney at Epstein Becker Green, counseling clients on employee relations and personnel issues and representing clients in employment litigation.

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Workplace Risks Meet Holistic Legal Solutions: Adam discusses how his in-house experience shapes his ability to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions. Additionally, Adam explains how listening to clients, understanding their challenges, and integrating various risk factors all add up to legal strategies that align with business realities.

• Conducted a confidential investigation for a global financial services firm addressing whistleblower allegations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating potential reputational risks.
• Led a workplace investigation for a prominent retail company involving allegations of disability harassment and retaliation, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance workplace policies and culture.
• Advised a nonprofit organization on a sensitive internal investigation concerning race and disability discrimination, providing strategic guidance to align with organizational values and legal obligations.
• Managed a high-profile investigation for a fintech company addressing claims of gender harassment and bullying, resulting in improved workplace training and reporting mechanisms.

Education

• Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2006)
• New York University, Stern School of Business (B.S., magna cum laude, 2003)