Overview
Raeann Burgo is a partner in the Pittsburgh office of Fisher Phillips with nearly 25 years of experience in labor and employment law. A member of the firm’s Labor Relations Practice Group and Leaves and Accommodations Group, her comprehensive practice spans both traditional labor relations and employment matters. This unique blend of practice experience allows her to work with both union and non-unionized workforces. A national speaker on labor and employment law topics, she presented at the 2024 National SHRM Conference on the intersection of the NLRA, Title VII, and other employment laws.
Her labor relations practice includes representing employers before the NLRB in representation petitions and unfair labor practice charges, and at arbitration hearings. Raeann has had several victories in contract interpretation arbitrations. She also assists clients with labor-management relations and maintaining policies compliant with the “protected concerted activity” doctrine. Raeann is a valued client partner in collective bargaining where she offers effective negotiation strategies and crafts bargain proposals.
In employment law, she handles Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and FMLA issues, guiding clients through workplace investigations, performance management, and workforce changes. As a trusted counselor, she works with employers daily to provide practical advice on issues throughout the employment lifecycle, including navigating the complex web of leaves and accommodations while maintaining ADA and FMLA compliance.
Raeann represents clients before state and federal employment agencies, including the EEOC. As a litigator, Raeann defends discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. She has recently obtained significant victories for clients, including summary judgment in single-plaintiff race discrimination and disability accommodation litigation. Raeann also defends businesses in ADA Title III lawsuits, including Website Accessibility matters, and has negotiated dozens of successful settlements in this area.
Raeann has a passion for helping employers understand the importance of safeguarding employee mental health and frequently speaks at HR and Corporate Counsel seminars on supporting and protecting employee mental health. Her strong connections in mental health advocacy bring a unique perspective to clients on this critical workplace issue.
A strong advocate for advancing gender equality and empowering women in the legal profession, Raeann is the Pittsburgh office Ambassador to the firm’s Women’s Initiative & Leadership Council (WiLC) and an active member of WiLC’s Programming Committee.