Diane works with clients in the staffing industry regarding various business issues, including preparing various client and employment agreements, including noncompete, confidentiality, independent contractor and separation agreements, affirmative action plans, employee policy handbooks, and social media policies. She frequently represents management on matters related to the use of independent contractors and reductions in workforce as well as counsels employers on matters related to harassment and discrimination claims.

She handles inquiries from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Justice Department, and Department of Homeland Security and has represented clients before the EEOC, the NLRB, the Human Rights Commissions, and various local arbitration associations.

Heather has been a trusted adviser to a range of clients for nearly two decades. From financial institutions and private money lenders to businesses in the fuel, manufacturing, and staffing industry, Heather has developed a robust practice that clients rely on for creative solutions, practical results, and zealous advocacy when disputes arise. 

A seasoned litigator, Heather has extensive experience in business and bankruptcy-related issues. She frequently represents and defends clients inside and outside of state and federal court disputes, including advising on fiduciary matters, contract disputes, collections, staffing concerns, secured lending, and bank operation litigation. She also represents Chapter 11 debtors, businesses, creditors, institutional lenders, and community banks in areas of corporate restructuring, orderly liquidation, and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Heather also advises clients on a variety of business-related matters including transactions and employment-related issues, which arise as a matter of operations.