Briana Al Taqatqa

Briana is an associate in Dorsey’s Labor & Employment practice group. She works with employers to develop effective workplace strategies and implement efficient policies and procedures to help manage employment risks. She advises companies of all sizes on an array of employment matters including leaves of absence, wage and hour laws, hiring, performance improvement, sensitive terminations, and other employment related policies.

When disputes are unavoidable, Briana draws on her strong litigation experience to defend her clients. She has successfully represented single and multi-plaintiff actions against claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract matters, and wage and hour suits. Briana has expertise representing financial services firms in arbitrations before FINRA, including disputes regarding misappropriation of trade secrets, non-solicitation agreements, and advisers’ requests to expunge adverse disclosures.

She maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising non-profit organizations on employment issues. Before coming to Dorsey, Briana worked for an international education-management company, supporting its efforts both in the United States and in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to provide high quality education to help children achieve their full potential.