Overview
Profiles in Diversity
"I did not start my working life as a lawyer, and though my parents had suggested that I consider law school, after graduating college, I opted for a master’s degree in Communications. Upon receiving my master’s degree, I accepted a job in the management training program of a prominent New Jersey insurance company. During my final rotation, as a technical claims examiner, which involved working with lawyers in the legal department, I realized I had an affinity for untangling issues, legal problem-solving, and writing. Also, I saw that the career of a lawyer held more promise to me than that of an insurance executive. Thus, newly married, with a new mortgage, and before being promoted, I quit my job and headed to law school.
"In my senior year, I worked as the Teaching Assistant to Adjunct Professor Elaine Jacoby, who taught Research & Writing. After a judicial clerkship, I joined the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General (“AG”) as a Deputy Attorney General. During this time, I stayed in touch with Elaine, who became an early mentor and remains a dear friend.
"In 1986, Elaine left her in-house legal position to help open Epstein Becker Green’s New Jersey office. Shortly thereafter, she called and invited me to lunch to discuss joining the office as an associate attorney. The position offered the chance to work with a woman whom I liked and admired, become part of a respected national firm, and be involved in cutting-edge employment and health law issues.
"Although the timing was nearly perfect because my initial three-year commitment with the AG’s office was almost up, there was only one hitch—I was six-months pregnant. When Elaine, with the firm’s blessing, offered to hold the job open for nine months, my decision was made. That was more than 30 years ago.
"I felt then, as I still do now, that I had landed in a great firm. Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to work with many fine lawyers in nearly all of our offices and practice groups. My colleagues at Epstein Becker Green—both lawyers and non-lawyers—have been accomplished, smart, and caring people.
"My advice to lawyers entering the legal profession is to determine your professional goals and find a personal balance that works for you. For me, it was finding a place that was collegial, appreciated my work, recognized my contributions to the organization, gave me the opportunity to maximize my potential, and supported my decision to start and grow a family.
"Take the effort to really learn and hone your craft. Accept every opportunity. Always look to add value to the organization and to your clients—and don’t be shy about your accomplishments. At the end of every day, feel that you have done something that has moved the ball forward. Finally, enjoy the work. Enjoying what you do is the foundation to creating a meaningful career and satisfying life. At Epstein Becker Green, I have had the good fortune of a rewarding and purposeful career—and, happily, one that my wonderful family is also proud of."
— Mickey Neuhauser
Focus Areas
Services
- ADA and Public Accommodations
- Appellate
- Employment Compliance Counseling
- Employment Litigation
- Employment, Labor & Workforce Management
- Health Care and Life Sciences Investigations and Enforcement
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Managed Care
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
- Remote and Hybrid Work
- Social Media and the Workplace
- Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
- Wage and Hour
- Whistleblowing and Compliance
Industries
Experience
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
- Defended a global financial services company against claims it terminated an employee in retaliation for complaining about alleged sexual harassment. Mickey successfully demonstrated that the company’s anti-discrimination and sexual harassment policy did not recreate a contract, and her motion to dismiss the case was granted and then affirmed on appeal.
- Represented a global financial services company in responding to a current employee’s claims of disability discrimination. Mickey helped her client avoid litigation by negotiating a severance package equivalent to what the employee would have received in a job elimination—20 percent of the employee’s initial demand.
- Defended a national pharmaceutical company after an employee alleged claims including retaliatory discharge for protected whistleblowing, harassment, and discrimination. Through discovery, Mickey established that the plaintiff had demonstrably manufactured claims and was running a side business. Her client determined to take a firm “no pay” stance and go to trial. The jury ruled in favor of Mickey’s client.
- Represented an equipment manufacturer in responding to an employee’s claim of retaliatory discharge for filing OSHA complaints. Mickey successfully avoided an administrative action by OSHA and a civil lawsuit by successfully getting the OSHA complaints dismissed and then resolving the plaintiff’s claims in an amount representing six weeks' pay.
- Defeated a lawsuit brought against a national pharmaceutical company alleging retaliatory discharge for protected whistleblowing. Mickey persuasively demonstrated that the employee was discharged for reasons unrelated to the complaint and the employee voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
- Defeated a race discrimination and discriminatory discharge lawsuit brought against an international equipment manufacturer. After Mickey filed a summary judgment motion showing the discharge was for legitimate business reasons, the employee voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
Recognition
Listed in:
- The Legal 500 United States, Workplace and Employment Counseling (2016 to 2018). This award is conferred by The Legal 500. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- New Jersey Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation: Defense, and Health Care (2005 to 2017). This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine, “Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey” (2007 to 2008). This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Credentials
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law – Newark (J.D., 1983)
- Notes and Comments editor, Women's Rights Law Reporter
- Syracuse University (M.S., 1977)
- Tufts University (B.A., cum laude, 1976)
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Health Lawyers Association
- New Jersey Bar Association, Labor and Employment, Health Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
- Society for Human Resources Management
Media
Events
Past Events
- January 13, 2023
Insights
Insights
- BlogsOn Trend: New Jersey Hops on the Pay Transparency Bandwagon5 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey’s Department of Labor Adopts Regulations Implementing Key Sections of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights ...7 minute read
- Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green Earns Finalist Spots in New Jersey Law Journal's 2024 Legal Awards: Celebrating Excellence in ...
4 minute read - BlogsClearing Up Confusion: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Proposes Detailed Guidelines Concerning What Constitutes ...5 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights Issue Guidance Regarding the NJLAD’s Applicability to Remote ...3 minute read
- Media CoverageMickey Neuhauser Quoted in “5 Takeaways from the EEOC's New Harassment Guidance”2 minute read
- PublicationsReminder for New Jersey Employers: Review Employment Law Updates and Poster Requirements for 202419 minute read
- Media CoverageMickey Neuhauser Quoted in “Details Key to Worker ADA Requests, 4th Circ. Ruling Shows”3 minute read
- Media CoverageMaxine Neuhauser Quoted in "EEOC Amicus Blitz Illustrates Agency's Disability Bias Focus"2 minute read
- BlogsIgnore No More: NJ’s Amended Unemployment Compensation Law Increases Employer Reporting Obligations and Penalties ...6 minute read
- Media CoverageMaxine Neuhauser Quoted in “Increased ADA Filings at EEOC Presage Lingering Challenges”3 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Employers Face New WARN Act Burdens Soon2 minute read
- PublicationsNew Year Reminder for New Jersey Employers: Employment Law Updates and Poster Requirements18 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Health Care Workers: New Job Protections Following Changes in Control of Their Health Care Entity Employer ...4 minute read
- BlogsNew Job Protections for New Jersey Health Care Workers Following Changes in Control of Their Health Care Entity Employer ...4 minute read
- Media CoverageMickey Neuhauser Quoted in “Employers Risk Liability If Customers Discriminate in Workplaces”2 minute read
- BlogsNJDCR Adopts New and Amended Regulations Regarding Required Workplace Posters3 minute read
- Media CoverageMickey Neuhauser Quoted in “6 Movies, Shows That Discrimination Attys Should Watch”2 minute read
- Media CoverageEpstein Becker Green Post on the EEOC’s Withdrawal of Proposed Wellness Incentive Rules Cited in “$1.2K Wellness ...2 minute read
- Media CoverageMickey Neuhauser Quoted in “New EEOC Guidance Complicates Virus Testing Landscape”3 minute read
- Media CoverageMaxine Neuhauser Quoted in “NJ Midyear Report: Disbarment Rethink, Record Access Wins”3 minute read
- Media Coverage
Epstein Becker Green’s Women’s Initiative Featured in NLR Roundup: Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives ...
2 minute read - Firm AnnouncementsThe Women’s Initiative of Epstein Becker Green Celebrates 20th Anniversary3 minute read
- PublicationsNew Year’s Recommendation for New Jersey Employers: Review Employment Law Updates and Employee Posters15 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Age Discrimination Protections Broadened2 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey’s Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Protects Employee Users While Still Prohibiting High Times at Work ...6 minute read
- BlogsEEOC Withdraws Proposed Wellness Incentive Rules -- Increasing Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Uncertainties ...3 minute read
- BlogsHow Big Can the Carrot Be? The EEOC’s New Proposed Rules Regarding Permissible Level of Incentives in Health-Contingent ...10 minute read
- PublicationsRemote Workforce or Not, New Jersey Employers Must Ensure Notices and Posters Remain Up to Date20 minute read
- PublicationsNew Jersey Establishes COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidelines for All Employers, with Reporting Mechanism and Significant ...2 minute read
- BlogsStates and Municipalities Respond to the COVID-19 Second Wave Surge by Tightening Restrictions10 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Tightens Restrictions on Outdoor Gatherings and Indoor Sports2 minute read
- PublicationsNew Jersey Establishes COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidelines for All Employers, with Reporting Mechanism and Significant ...9 minute read
- Media CoverageWorkforce Bulletin Blog Post on DOL Guidance on Remote Worker Compensation Featured in HealthPlanMarkets1 minute read
- BlogsU.S. DOL Provides Guidance on Employers’ Obligation to Compensate Remote Workers3 minute read
- BlogsAs Schools Reopen, U.S. Department of Labor Issues FAQs on Childcare Leave Under the FFCRA4 minute read
- Media CoverageWorkforce Bulletin Blog Post on EEOC Guidance on ADA Compliance and "Return to Work" Issues Featured in The Regulatory Review3 minute read
- BlogsGetting Back to Work: What Employers Should Keep in Mind About Industry-Related Requirements for Returning to Work ...3 minute read
- BlogsNJ Governor Permits Hair Salons and Other Personal Care Services Facilities to Reopen on June 22, 2020, Provided They Comply ...9 minute read
- PublicationsNew Jersey's "Road Back": Rules of the Road, Exits Reached, and the Way Ahead18 minute read
- PublicationsNew Jersey Department of Labor Issues Poster Regarding Independent Contractor Misclassification4 minute read
- BlogsCalifornia Court of Appeals Finds Uninvolved Joint Employers Are Innocent Bystanders, Cannot Be Held Liable for Harassment ...2 minute read
- BlogsSupreme Court of California Holds That Claims Under the UCL and FAL for Civil Penalties Do Not Guarantee a Jury Trial ...4 minute read
- BlogsEEOC Adds COVID-19 Testing Guidance to Its Technical Assistance on COVID-19 and Anti-Discrimination Laws3 minute read
- BlogsEEOC Addresses ‘Return to Work’ Issues and Clarifies ‘Undue Hardship’ in New Guidance on COVID-19 and ...12 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Amends State WARN Act to Exclude COVID-Related Layoffs and to Postpone the Effective Date of Mandatory Severance ...2 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey Further Amends the State’s Family Leave Act to Expand COVID-19-Related Job Protected Leave2 minute read
- PublicationsReasonable Accommodation of Medical Cannabis Use: Let's Talk About It3 minute read
- BlogsNew Jersey DOL Issues Regulations Implementing COVID-19 Anti-Retaliation Law3 minute read
- Blogs
NY Gov. Cuomo Reduces to Zero the Number of Employees Allowed to Report to Work to Nonessential Businesses
5 minute read