Miriam J. McKendall
Education Law
Education Law
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Miriam J. McKendall is co-chair of the Education Team and concentrates her practice in employment law, education law and related litigation. She provides counseling to clients in employment related issues, such as investigation and defense of sexual harassment and discrimination claims; development of disability and reasonable accommodations policies and procedures; wage and hour compliance and defense of audits and claims; defense of claims pending at the MCAD, EEOC, DOL, OCR, DOE, and state and federal courts; OSHA compliance and litigation; negotiation and preparation of employment agreements and severance agreements; the development of workplace policies and preventative strategies for containment of potential employee claims; and training of managers and administrators. She also provides counseling to clients in matters related to higher education, including student discipline and disability, campus security and crisis management, faculty governance issues, and regulatory compliance.Ms. McKendall is the chair of the OSHA, Workplace Safety and Whistleblower Claims Team at Holland & Knight. She completed the Occupational Safety and Health Act Forty Hour Training Course (OSHA 500) taught by the United States Department of Labor in 1994, and is a panelist on OSHA Thirty Hour Training Programs.Ms. McKendall frequently presents on employment compliance, student and academic matters, policy development, and compliance issues. Miriam J. McKendall is co-chair of the Education Team and concentrates her practice in employment law, education law and related litigation. She provides counseling to clients in employment related issues, such as investigation and defense of sexual harassment and discrimination claims; development of disability and reasonable accommodations policies and procedures; wage and hour compliance and defense of audits and claims; defense of claims pending at the MCAD, EEOC, DOL, OCR, DOE, and state and federal courts; OSHA compliance and litigation; negotiation and preparation of employment agreements and severance agreements; the development of workplace policies and preventative strategies for containment of potential employee claims; and training of managers and administrators. She also provides counseling to clients in matters related to higher education, including student discipline and disability, campus security and crisis management, faculty governance issues, and regulatory compliance.Ms. McKendall is the chair of the OSHA, Workplace Safety and Whistleblower Claims Team at Holland & Knight. She completed the Occupational Safety and Health Act Forty Hour Training Course (OSHA 500) taught by the United States Department of Labor in 1994, and is a panelist on OSHA Thirty Hour Training Programs.Ms. McKendall frequently presents on employment compliance, student and academic matters, policy development, and compliance issues. Miriam J. McKendall is co-chair of the Education Team and concentrates her practice in employment law, education law and related litigation. She provides counseling to clients in employment related issues, such as investigation and defense of sexual harassment and discrimination claims; development of disability and reasonable accommodations policies and procedures; wage and hour compliance and defense of audits and claims; defense of claims pending at the MCAD, EEOC, DOL, OCR, DOE, and state and federal courts; OSHA compliance and litigation; negotiation and preparation of employment agreements and severance agreements; the development of workplace policies and preventative strategies for containment of potential employee claims; and training of managers and administrators. She also provides counseling to clients in matters related to higher education, including student discipline and disability, campus security and crisis management, faculty governance issues, and regulatory compliance. Ms. McKendall is the chair of the OSHA, Workplace Safety and Whistleblower Claims Team at Holland & Knight. She completed the Occupational Safety and Health Act Forty Hour Training Course (OSHA 500) taught by the United States Department of Labor in 1994, and is a panelist on OSHA Thirty Hour Training Programs. Ms. McKendall frequently presents on employment compliance, student and academic matters, policy development, and compliance issues.
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Deborah Martin
Our private school faced a sensitive internal investigation involving allegations of misconduct by a senior administrator. The situation was fraught with potential legal pitfalls and reputational risk. Miriam McKendall was recommended to us, and her deep expertise in both education and employment law was immediately apparent. She guided our board and leadership team through every step with clarity and strategic foresight. Her 16 years of experience, particularly her recognized work in employment law management, gave us immense confidence. She helped us navigate the investigation, employee interviews, and eventual resolution in a way that protected the institution and was fair to all parties. The outcome was solid and avoided litigation. While her counsel was worth the investment, the billing structure for a firm of Holland & Knight's caliber did require careful budget management on our end. Overall, Miriam is a consummate professional who we would engage again without hesitation for complex institutional matters.