Monica Ryden is Of Counsel in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has more than 10 years of experience litigating employment matters in state and federal courts.

Ms. Ryden advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, negligent hiring, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims. She also litigates non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secrets misappropriation disputes.

Ms. Ryden advises and trains managers and supervisors on preventive litigation practices, focusing on how to comply with applicable laws and regulations, avoid workplace disputes, and resolve employee relations problems, including workplace violence. She also advises employers on personnel policies and handbooks.

While attending law school, Ms. Ryden was an extern with the EEOC Phoenix District Office. She also served as President of the Women Law Students Association.