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Sarah S. Healey

Sarah S. Healey

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  • shealey@carmodylaw.com

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Legal Services

  • Employment Litigation
  • Unfair Competition & Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2008 ~ with honors
  • Drew University, B.A., 2005 ~ summa cum laude

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Sarah S. Healey

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Sarah represents a variety of clients including financial institutions, utility companies, insurance brokerage firms, healthcare facilities, manufacturing companies and individuals in federal and state court, as well as administrative and arbitration proceedings. Sarah regularly advocates for employers in a wide range of matters involving, for example, claims of employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract and fiduciary duty, defamation, misappropriation of trade secret, wage and hour disputes, and the prosecution of non-compete agreements.

In addition to her traditional litigation practices, Sarah defends employers before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (“CHRO”) and the Department of Labor (“DOL”). Similarly, Sarah represents clients in administrative proceedings before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“PURA”). Sarah advises and counsels her clients on issues concerning, among other things, compliance with state and federal law as well as orders from regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the EEOC, CHRO,  and DOL, and PURA, and she provides practical advice on ways to minimize risk of litigation and administrative penalties.

Sarah frequently presents on current labor and employment law matters and trends. She conducts management training for clients on a broad spectrum of topics including harassment prevention, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodating employees with disabilities, and wage and hour compliance.  Lastly, Sarah conducts investigations on workplace matters.

Sarah oversees Carmody’s summer associate program and formerly served as the Co-chair of Women@Carmody.

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association

  • Connecticut Bar Association

  • Waterbury Bar Association

  • New Haven Bar Association

Distinctions

  • Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation – Labor & Employment, 2019-2024

  • Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers® – Employment Litigation Defense, 2013-2023

  • Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Lawyers for Children America, 2023

  • New Leader in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2015

  • Pro Bono Honor Roll, Connecticut Lawyer Magazine, 2011-2013

Community

  • Board of Education Member, Farmington, Connecticut
  • Catechist, St. Paul Parish, Kensington, Connecticut
  • Former Board of Directors, Friends Center for Children
  • Former Board of Directors, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc.

Experience

  • Trial counsel in a jury trial involving claims of tortious interference with contracts and business relations, conspiracy and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. Jury rendered verdict for client on all claims.

  • Successfully represented employer in a jury trial involving current employee alleging sex discrimination and retaliation.

  • Successfully represented manufacturing company at a fact finding before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. CHRO issued a finding of “no reasonable cause” on former employee’s claims of sexual harassment and dismissed the matter.

  • Trial counsel in a 17-day bench trial in which the court found for client on claims of breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing and fraud and awarded client approximately $1.7 million, plus prejudgment interest.

  • Part of team that successfully represented franchisees against franchisor in arbitration on breach of contract and constructive termination claim and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, resulting in an approximate $1.8 million arbitration award.

  • Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a manufacturing company in matter brought by former employee alleging race and color discrimination, constructive discharge and retaliation in violation of federal and state statutes.

  • Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of financial institution in matter brought by former employee alleging race discrimination in violation of federal and state statutes.

  • Obtained summary judgment in state court on behalf of hospital in matter brought by former employee alleging breaches of human resources policies.

  • Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of employer in two matters brought by former employees alleging disability and sexual orientation claims.

  • Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of an international manufacturing company against a qui tam plaintiff alleging that violations of false marking statute.

  • Enforced covenants not to compete and non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements in state and federal court.

  • Represents clients in private and court sponsored mediations.

  • Negotiates and drafts settlement, severance and employment agreements.

  • Successfully defended employers in unemployment compensation hearings before the Connecticut Department of Labor.

  • Represents children in neglect and abuse matters pending before the superior court on a pro bono basis.

Carmody Lawyers Named as ‘Litigation Stars’ in 2024 Benchmark Litigation

October 18, 2023
Carmody’s Litigation practice was recognized for 19 of its lawyers for the 2024 edition: Douglas A. Balko Maureen Danehy-Cox Jason R. Gagnon David T. Grudberg Damian K. Gunningsmith David S. Hardy Sarah S. Healey John R. Horvack Jr. Gary S. Klein Marc J. Kurzman Fatima Lahnin Todd Michaelis Peter M.
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Carmody Attorneys Named to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

October 09, 2023
Carmody Torrance Sandak and Hennessey LLP is pleased to announce that 30 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Connecticut Rising Stars lists for 2023. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Please visit www.SuperLawyers.com/SelectionProcess to learn more
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NLRB Makes it Harder to Discipline Employees for Outbursts

June 13, 2023
Authors: Sarah Healey and Lisette Donewald* Can an employer discipline an employee who shouts obscenities at a manager? The answer may not be so simple.  On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its ruling in Lion Elastomers LLC II, overruling its 2020 decision General Motors LLC and
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31 Carmody Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists

October 12, 2021
Carmody is proud to announce the selection of 31 of its attorneys to the Connecticut Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars lists for 2021. Selected attorneys are noted below. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers® and no more than 2.5%
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CHRO Provides Extensions for Certain Deadlines

April 10, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the Connecticut Commission for Human Rights and Opportunities (“CHRO”) has announced it will provide extensions of time for certain deadlines for COVID-19 related reasons. Sexual Harassment Training The CHRO posted on its website that it will consider a 90-day extension of the deadline
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session

December 19, 2023
As you are aware, Connecticut employers are required to provide two hours of sexual harassment training to all new employees within six months of hire and provide a refresher at least every ten years. Some employers, seeing the benefit of an informed workforce, may consider providing the training on a
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