Melissa Atkins Appointed to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees

Obermayer labor and employment partner Melissa Atkins was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. The Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s mission is to make justice accessible for everyone by removing barriers, supporting civil legal aid, and strengthening the legal system so that all people can understand and use their legal rights.

Melissa is a seasoned labor and employment attorney, representing both private and public sector employers nationwide. She is a frequent speaker on topics including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the legal profession, as well as labor and employment laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, and other anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, anti-retaliation, and paid leave statutes.