Kristine Grady Derewicz

Kristine Grady Derewicz

Employment Law - Management

4.0 (1 reviews)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
35+ years experience
Littler
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Three Parkway, 1601 Cherry Street, Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of:Title VII and Title IXThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Fair Labor Standards ActThe National Labor Relations ActShe appears in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Kristine has also handled numerous employment arbitrations involving claims of discrimination, compensation disputes, and breach of contract claims. Her experience also includes drafting employment and severance agreements, drafting and litigating covenants not to compete, and labor-management relations.Kristine handles traditional union matters, including:Labor arbitrationsDisputes under collective bargaining agreementsCollective bargaining negotiationsRepresentation electionsUnfair labor practice proceedingsWhen clients handle negotiations themselves, she provides behind-the-scenes advice and counsel. Kristine also regularly counsels clients about discrimination and wage and hour concerns. She frequently represents healthcare employers, private schools, and colleges and universities, among other employers, and works closely with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to:Implement best practices in the workplaceAddress employee relations concerns creatively and effectivelyAvoid unnecessary litigationAggressively defend actions initiated by employees and unionsKristine is the office managing shareholder and one of the founding members of Littler Mendelson’s Philadelphia office, and has served on the firm's Associates Committee, the Good Business Practices Committee, and the Nominating Committee. Kristine also represents a number of Philadelphia-based social service agencies on a pro bono basis. Prior to working at Littler, she was associate counsel with a large private university's health system, handling all of the system's labor and employment law needs. Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of:Title VII and Title IXThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Fair Labor Standards ActThe National Labor Relations ActShe appears in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Kristine has also handled numerous employment arbitrations involving claims of discrimination, compensation disputes, and breach of contract claims. Her experience also includes drafting employment and severance agreements, drafting and litigating covenants not to compete, and labor-management relations.Kristine handles traditional union matters, including:Labor arbitrationsDisputes under collective bargaining agreementsCollective bargaining negotiationsRepresentation electionsUnfair labor practice proceedingsWhen clients handle negotiations themselves, she provides behind-the-scenes advice and counsel. Kristine also regularly counsels clients about discrimination and wage and hour concerns. She frequently represents healthcare employers, private schools, and colleges and universities, among other employers, and works closely with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to:Implement best practices in the workplaceAddress employee relations concerns creatively and effectivelyAvoid unnecessary litigationAggressively defend actions initiated by employees and unionsKristine is the office managing shareholder and one of the founding members of Littler Mendelson’s Philadelphia office, and has served on the firm's Associates Committee, the Good Business Practices Committee, and the Nominating Committee. Kristine also represents a number of Philadelphia-based social service agencies on a pro bono basis. Prior to working at Littler, she was associate counsel with a large private university's health system, handling all of the system's labor and employment law needs. Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of: She appears in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Kristine has also handled numerous employment arbitrations involving claims of discrimination, compensation disputes, and breach of contract claims. Her experience also includes drafting employment and severance agreements, drafting and litigating covenants not to compete, and labor-management relations. Kristine handles traditional union matters, including: When clients handle negotiations themselves, she provides behind-the-scenes advice and counsel. Kristine also regularly counsels clients about discrimination and wage and hour concerns. She frequently represents healthcare employers, private schools, and colleges and universities, among other employers, and works closely with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to: Kristine is the office managing shareholder and one of the founding members of Littler Mendelson’s Philadelphia office, and has served on the firm's Associates Committee, the Good Business Practices Committee, and the Nominating Committee. Kristine also represents a number of Philadelphia-based social service agencies on a pro bono basis. Prior to working at Littler, she was associate counsel with a large private university's health system, handling all of the system's labor and employment law needs.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Philadelphia (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Philadelphia (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Philadelphia (2020)
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
  • Special Focus: Employment
  • Special Focus: Labor
  • Special Focus: Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1990
  • La Salle University, BA

Reviews

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Amanda Murphy

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate for complex employment matters

Our company retained Kristine Grady Derewicz at Littler to navigate a particularly thorny wrongful termination claim that threatened to escalate into a high-stakes lawsuit. From our initial consultation, her deep knowledge of Pennsylvania employment law was immediately evident. With 35 years of experience, she possesses a rare combination of strategic foresight and practical, real-world insight. Her background in representing employers in both union and non-union environments was invaluable, as she adeptly guided us through the procedural nuances while keeping our broader business objectives in focus. The recognition she has received, including being named Lawyer of the Year multiple times, is clearly well-deserved; her counsel felt authoritative and grounded in extensive trial experience. Kristine and her team crafted a defense that was both robust and pragmatic, ultimately leading to a favorable settlement before trial. The only minor critique would be that during the busiest phases, communication from junior team members could occasionally lag, requiring a follow-up. However, when Kristine herself was engaged, her attention was total. For any Philadelphia-area employer facing complex labor or employment litigation, she is an exceptional resource.

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