Tara L. Shaw

Tara L Shaw routinely advises clients on an array of subjects such as anti-discrimination laws, sexual harassment, disciplining and terminating employees, retaliation and whistle blower issues, non-compete and trade secret agreements, wage and hour matters, unemployment compensation, severance agreements and employment contracts. She has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts and in front of various administrative agencies. Attorney Shaw has defended various types of litigation including discrimination claims, suits alleging wage and hour violations, breach of contract claims and administrative appeals pursuant to the UAPA. Attorney Shaw has represented public and private sector clients in collective bargaining negotiations, as well as labor-related arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings. Beyond consultation, litigation and labor-related representation, Attorney Shaw regularly works with corporate and municipal clients in drafting and implementing various policies and procedures in order to ensure legal compliance and promote effective management.

• Civil Litigation

Connecticut

Since 2004

2nd Circuit

Since 2009

Federal Circuit

Since 2009

United States District Court, District of Connecticut

Since 2005

Tufts University

B.A. | Political Science

University of Connecticut School of Law

J.D. (2004)

2004

Selected as a Connecticut Rising Star

Super Lawyers®: Labor and Employment; 2014-2017

2017

AV Peer Review Rated

AV® Peer Review rated, Martindale-Hubbell™

State Bar of Connecticut  # 423701

Member

Current

Connecticut Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Member

Current

Waterbury Bar Association

Current

SHRM Member

Current