Gary Starr provides practical advice to a wide range of clients in the private and public sector, bringing over 20 years of experience to counseling clients in traditional labor relations matters as well as human relations problems. His experience helps clients avoid the "big mistakes" as well as the day-to-day hassles.

Gary also defends employers in state and federal courts, regularly appearing before judges and juries, as well as before administrative agencies. He provides strategic and creative approaches to difficult employee issues, seeking practical solutions and aggressively litigating where and when necessary. Gary is the author of many articles on labor relations matters, including articles which regularly appear in the Connecticut Association of Nonprofit's newsletter. He is a frequent speaker to business and professional groups on labor and employment law topics.

Gary Starr provides practical advice to a wide range of clients in the private and public sector, bringing over 20 years of experience to counseling clients in traditional labor relations matters as well as human relations problems. His experience helps clients avoid the "big mistakes" as well as the day-to-day hassles.

Gary also defends employers in state and federal courts, regularly appearing before judges and juries, as well as before administrative agencies. He provides strategic and creative approaches to difficult employee issues, seeking practical solutions and aggressively litigating where and when necessary. Gary is the author of many articles on labor relations matters, including articles which regularly appear in the Connecticut Association of Nonprofit's newsletter. He is a frequent speaker to business and professional groups on labor and employment law topics.

EDUCATION

New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1978, with honors

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1975, with honors

Union College, B.A., 1972, cum laude

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Court Admissions

United States District Court District of Connecticut

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

United States Supreme Court

Distinctions

* BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Volunteer of the Year: Union College, Admissions Department (2002)

* Editor, Connecticut Law Review (1974-1975)

* Listed as a 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Employment & Labor

* Listed as a 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Employment & Labor

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association: Labor and Employment Law Section; Litigation Section

* Connecticut Bar Association: Labor and Employment Law Section; Federal Bar Section

Community Involvement

* The Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity: Nominating Sub-Committee Chair, Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award (2007), Committee Member (2006-present)

* Beth El Temple, West Hartford: Vice President (2005-present); Chair, Personnel Committee (1995-present); Endowment Fund Board of Trustees (1997-present)

* Greater Hartford Jewish Federation: Allocation Committee (2000-2004)

* Jewish Association for Community Living: President (2002-2004); Vice President (1998-2002); Board of Trustees

* Union College: Coordinator, Alumni Interviewing

* Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, Inc.: Board of Trustees (2005-present)