At SKJ, our practice in employment law includes representation of both management and employees. SKJ has litigated cases in federal court involving discrimination and retaliation under Title VII, and handled matters involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. SKJ also has broad experience in state courts in cases involving covenants not to compete, trade secrets and claims involving the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
SKJ also works closely with both employers and employees in averting litigation by providing advice on a range of employment issues including employment, non-compete and separation agreements. We have extensive experience in assisting our clients in drafting and filing EEOC and Department of Labor submissions in connection with both anticipated and pending discrimination charges.
SKJ’s experience representing both employers and employees provides us with a unique perspective in virtually all aspects of employment law.
Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP received a tier 1 ranking for Employment Law – Individuals from U.S. News and Best Lawyers®.
Served as lead counsel defending against a Whistleblower claim brought by a former employee. This matter was resolved. Davies v. Office of the Auditor of Accounts, C.A. No. K22c-05-030 (Del. Super. Ct.)
Served as lead counsel for plaintiff seeking a dissolution and stating breach of fiduciary duty claims. The Court dissolved the entity in 2022. In 2023, Kelly tried the case, and the matter was resolved after trial. Antinucci v. Enodo Networks LLC, C.A. No. 2021 (Del. Ch.)
Served as lead counsel representing defendant/counterclaim plaintiff in. Entercoms, Inc. brought claims for breach of noncompetition, non-solicitation and no hire agreements, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract for failure to reimburse Entercoms for expenses, and a declaratory judgment that Mr. Ahuja had been terminated for cause under the employment agreement. Mr. Ahuja brought a counterclaim for breach of contract related to Entercoms’ refusal to pay his severance. After engaging in document discovery, this matter was resolved between the parties. Entercoms, Inc. v. Ahuja, C.A. No. 2019-0341 (Del. Ch.)
Served as lead counsel who represented plaintiff employer in a matter alleging breach of employment agreement, violations of Delaware’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, tortious interference with business and contractual relations, breach of fiduciary duty, violations of Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Law, and conspiracy against a former employee. The complaint sought injunctive relief to stop wrongful competition and deceptive trade practice, the return of trade secret information and damages. On September 21, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an injunctive relief consent order against Defendant. GSV Acquisitions, LLC a/k/a Greater Sum Ventures, C.A. No. 2018-0420 (Del. Ch.)
Represented plaintiff in a covenant not to compete matter resulting in a favorable settlement. Bridgeport Tank Trucks, LLC v. Smith, C.A. No. 7936-VCG (Del. Ch. 2013)
Represented plaintiff in an action for indemnification and advancement resulting in a favorable settlement. Gay v. The Howard Hughes Corp., C.A. No. 4072 (Del. Ch. 2009)
Obtained summary judgment on employment discrimination complaint. Walker v. The News Journal, 2008 WL 766788 (D. Del. Mar. 24, 2008)
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