Overview
Alexis Abuhadba represents employers in employment and traditional labor matters. She assists employers in defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, and restrictive covenant disputes. Alexis also advises employers on compliance issues, including employment immigration, workplace policies, and evolving federal and state employment regulations.
Prior to joining Day Pitney, Alexis was the Manager of Partner Engagement and Development at the National Diversity Council, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and led strategic planning and business development efforts.
During law school, Alexis served as a legal intern at Yale Law School’s Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic. She was also the Managing Editor of the Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal, where she oversaw the editorial process. Alexis was a Summer Associate at Day Pitney and joined the firm as an Associate in October 2023.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Rutgers Law School, J.D., 2023; International Law and Human Rights Journal, Managing Editor
- The George Washington University, B.A., 2017
Admissions
- State of New Jersey
- State of New York
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Affiliations
- National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP)
- Rutgers Law International Refugee Assistance Project, Project Director, 2020-2022
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
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Federal Contractors and Other Recipients of Federal Government Funds, Be Wary: DEI Initiatives May Lead to Liability Under the False Claims Act, May 30, 2025 -
The Pendulum Swings Again: Labor Law Changes Under the New Administration, April 22, 2025 -
Countdown to Compliance: Getting Ready for the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law's June 1 Effective Date, April 16, 2025 -
Supreme Court’s Clarified Standard Makes It Harder for NLRB to Obtain Injunctions, June 18, 2024 -
EEOC's New Guidance on Workplace Harassment Being Challenged, May 21, 2024
In The Media
Publications
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Voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Versus Contracts Through the Context of the Bangladesh Accord, the Fair Food Program (FFP), and the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal, January 3, 2022
Speaking Engagements
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"NJMLA Ninth Annual Gala," New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association, September 26, 2024