Brenda Eckert practices in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights, employment law litigation, and employment-based immigration law before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. She has successfully defended public and private sector employers, including both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, against employment law claims. These cases include the full range of employment issues including the defense of contract claims, discrimination claims and related state tort claims. In order to avoid employment law claims or to maximize an employer's chances of successfully defending such claims, Brenda regularly engages in counseling clients on employment law matters.

Brenda Eckert practices in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights, employment law litigation, and employment-based immigration law before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. She has successfully defended public and private sector employers, including both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, against employment law claims. These cases include the full range of employment issues including the defense of contract claims, discrimination claims and related state tort claims. In order to avoid employment law claims or to maximize an employer's chances of successfully defending such claims, Brenda regularly engages in counseling clients on employment law matters.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1973

Sarah Lawrence College, B.A., 1967

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Court Admissions

United States District Court District of Connecticut

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Distinctions

* AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Fellow, American Bar Association

* Fellow, Connecticut Bar Association

* Lifetime Bencher, Connecticut Inn of Court

* Special Master, Connecticut Superior Court Domestic Relations Division

* Former Co-Chair, United States District Court Special Master Program

* Grievance Committee for the United States District Court of Connecticut

* Awardee, University of Connecticut Law Review, Award for Legal Scholarship and Service (2004)

* Board of Editors, Connecticut Law Review

Professional Affiliations

* Hartford County Bar Association

* Connecticut Bar Association

* American Immigration Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

* University of Connecticut Law School Foundation: Former President and Trustee

* Wheeler Clinic: Former Board Member

* Mystic Chamber of Commerce

* Whiting Estates Association, Inc.: President, Board of Directors

* Hartford College for Women: Former Trustee