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Kristine J. Dunne

Kristine J. Dunne
November 11, 2011
  • Counsel
  • Washington, DC
202.857.6385
kristine.dunne@arentfox.com

Kristine Dunne specializes in litigation and counseling relating to employment and labor matters, in addition to providing legal advice to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. She currently serves on the firm’s pro bono committee.

Client Work

Kristine regularly counsels for-profit and not-for-profit employers on compliance issues relating to personnel policies, equal employment opportunity, government contractor affirmative action compliance, employee discipline, wrongful discharge, noncompetition agreements, employment contracts, executive compensation, fiduciary responsibility, lay offs, plant closings, fair labor standards, unfair labor practices, occupational safety and health, and immigration matters. She has represented employers in litigation matters before federal and state courts in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, as well as before federal, state, and local agencies.

Professional Activities

Kristine is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Publications, Presentations and Recognitions

In 2002, Kristine received the firm’s Albert E. Arent Pro Bono Award for outstanding contribution to the public interest.

Life Beyond the Law

Kristine serves as a volunteer sailing instructor for DC Sail, a nonprofit community sailing program located on the Washington, DC southwest waterfront.

Bar and Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Virginia Bar
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • US District Court, District of Maryland
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • US District Court, District of Columbia
  • US District Court, Northern District of Florida

Education

University of Virginia School of Law
, JD
Harvard Graduate School of Education
, EdM
Gordon College
, BA

Practices

  • Labor & Employment

Industries

  • Nonprofit

Areas of Focus

  • Employment Litigation
  • Federal Contractors/Labor Standards & Affirmative Action
  • General Counsel & Transactional Services
  • Immigration
  • Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits
  • Litigation
  • Occupational Safety & Health
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