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Jeanine L. Poole

Jeanine Poole is a Member of Sulloway & Hollis, who practices in the area of Employment and Labor law. She advises clients – predominantly employers in both the private and public sectors – in all aspects of employment law from employment-related decisions (such as application and hiring, discipline, promotion, termination, etc.) and wage and hour issues to the preparation and implementation of effective employment practices and policies.

Ms. Poole, who has been with the firm since 1989, reviews and drafts employee handbooks and policies, and advises employers regarding recommended practices to avoid risks associated with employment-related claims. She assists employers with investigations of allegations of employee misconduct and sexual harassment.

Practice Interests:
  • Labor and Employment (Co-Leader)
  • Business/Private Clients
  • Health Care
  • Non-profit Clients
Education:
  • A.B., Smith College. Double major in Economics and Psychology
  • J.D., Cornell Law School
  • Classes at Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School
Admissions:
  • NH Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court for the District of NH
Career Highlights:
  • Negotiation of numerous school district collective bargaining agreements
  • Frequent presenter on employment-related legal topics
Honors:
  • The Best Lawyers in America in the Labor and Employment Law category
  • Ranked as leader in the field of labor and employment in NH by Chambers USA: A Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Community involvement:
  • Member, Society of Human Resources Management
  • Member, Human Resources Association of Greater Concord
  • Legal Updates 2009-2010 program year (and earlier years)
  • Member, New Hampshire Council of School Attorneys
  • Member, New Hampshire School Boards Association
  • Member, National School Boards Association
  • Former member, Board of Trustees, Canterbury Shaker Village
  • Former Chair and member, Personnel Committee, Canterbury Shaker Village
  • Member, Board of Corporators, Canterbury Shaker Village
  • Member, Vice chair, Chair, Steering Committee, Leadership Greater Concord
  • Former trustee, Friends of White Park
Published works:
Editor and monthly contributing author, the New Hampshire Employment Law Letter
Some of my legal updates are available on the Human Resources Association of Greater Concord website at www.hra-gc.org
Industry ratings:
  • Martindale Hubbell BV rating
 

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