Tracy A. WalshPartner, Board of Directors & Employment Managing Partner AssistantDenise Barr
215.972.7900 ext 7896
dbarr@wglaw.com Tracy defends private employers, public entities and individuals in all areas of employment-related litigation. Tracy’s practice also includes counseling employers on compliance with workplace laws.
Tracy regularly defends private employers, public entities and individuals in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before administrative and government agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Delaware Department of Labor. She represents employers in cases alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 and 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, New Jersey Law Against Discrimination), as well as claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical and Leave Act, the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, USERRA and state wage and hour laws.
Tracy also defends employers in cases of alleged negligent hiring and supervision involving sexual harassment and assault.
Tracy’s practice includes providing risk management advice, guidance and training to employers and management personnel on matters including handbooks and policies, on-site anti-harassment training, FMLA and ADA compliance, and discipline and termination strategies.
Her practice also includes defense of public and quasi-public agencies and law enforcement officers against claims of constitutional violations such as Section 1983, due process, equal protection, excessive force, malicious prosecution and conspiracy.
Tracy is recognized in the industry as a leader in the field. She has achieved an "AV" Preeminent rating and was selected as a Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment by Martindale-Hubbell.
The Pennsylvania edition of Super Lawyers recognized Tracy in 2011, 2012, 2020, 2021, and 2022 for her practice of Employment and Labor Law.
At Weber Gallagher, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Tracy is the Pro Bono Committee Chair and is an active member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Women's Initiative.
Tracy A. WalshPartner, Board of Directors & Employment Managing Partner Tracy defends private employers, public entities and individuals in all areas of employment-related litigation. Tracy’s practice also includes counseling employers on compliance with workplace laws.
Tracy regularly defends private employers, public entities and individuals in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before administrative and government agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Delaware Department of Labor. She represents employers in cases alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 and 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, New Jersey Law Against Discrimination), as well as claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical and Leave Act, the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, USERRA and state wage and hour laws.
Tracy also defends employers in cases of alleged negligent hiring and supervision involving sexual harassment and assault.
Tracy’s practice includes providing risk management advice, guidance and training to employers and management personnel on matters including handbooks and policies, on-site anti-harassment training, FMLA and ADA compliance, and discipline and termination strategies.
Her practice also includes defense of public and quasi-public agencies and law enforcement officers against claims of constitutional violations such as Section 1983, due process, equal protection, excessive force, malicious prosecution and conspiracy.
Tracy is recognized in the industry as a leader in the field. She has achieved an "AV" Preeminent rating and was selected as a Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment by Martindale-Hubbell.
The Pennsylvania edition of Super Lawyers recognized Tracy in 2011, 2012, 2020, 2021, and 2022 for her practice of Employment and Labor Law.
At Weber Gallagher, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Tracy is the Pro Bono Committee Chair and is an active member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Women's Initiative.
ExperienceObtained summary judgment, affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, of civil rights claims, including Fourth Amendment violation claims based on individual and municipal liability, for a municipality and borough official.
Obtained summary judgment, affirmed by the Pennsylvania Superior Court, of disability discrimination claims under PHRA for a health care facility in state court in a case brought by a former employee.
Obtained dismissal of civil rights claims, including false arrest and selective prosecution, and RICO violation claim, for police officer in a federal court case.
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Selected Cases
Wells v. Retinovitreous Associates, (3d Cir. 2017) (disability discrimination retaliation)
Salvo v. Duryea Borough, M.D. Pa. 2013 (sex/pregnancy discrimination & First Amendment)
Pfeiffer v. Borough of Slatington, 2010 WL 3933278 (E.D. Pa. 2010) (First Amendment)
Doby v. Decrescenzo, 171 F.3d 858 (3d Cir. 1999) (defamation/invasion of privacy)
Varela v. Philadelphia Neighborhood Housing Services, 68 F.Supp.2d 575 (E.D. Pa. 1999) (disability discrimination).
Professional & Community InvolvementPennsylvania Bar Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI), Employment Law Committee, Governmental Liability Committee
Friends of the Delaware County Women's Commission
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
AssistantDenise Barr
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