Education

•  J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
• B.A., Economics, cum laude, University of Maryland, College Park

Bar & Court Admissions

• Georgia | Washington, D.C. (inactive)
• United States District Courts: Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia; Northern District of Illinois; Southern District of Texas
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• Georgia Supreme Court

Can Speak To You About

• Workplace discrimination and retaliation
• Employee handbooks and policies
• Leave and accommodations
• Employee benefit disputes
• Employment and separation agreements

Marissa counsels clients through the full spectrum of employment law challenges, from defending against charges and demands, to advising on policies, contracts, and compliance. She brings a litigation-informed perspective to advising businesses on risk avoidance and dispute management, helping clients stay ahead of legal obstacles.

Prior to joining Stanton Law, Marissa worked in the litigation group of a nationally recognized law firm, and later at a boutique litigation firm representing employers and employees in employment and ERISA litigation. A New Jersey native, she holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Marissa’s varied experience outside of legal practice, including in banking compliance for the Treasury Department and best practices research in healthcare management, gives her practical insight into how legal issues arise and impact business operations.

Marissa particularly values partnering with clients to help them address business challenges that have legal implications. She’s drawn to Stanton Law’s willingness to think differently about legal practice and to help clients prioritize what matters most to them.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys exploring trails and new destinations with her family, cheering on her two children, contending for the title of the world’s most unsuccessful dog trainer, and reading dystopian novels.