Brendan Gooley is a litigator who focuses on employment discrimination, education, and insurance matters. He joined the firm after clerking for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Connecticut Supreme Court.
Brendan defends employers, including municipalities and educational institutions, accused of various types of employment discrimination in all stages of litigation, including pre-suit, before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), and after actions are filed. He handles complaints alleging violations of Title VII and the ADEA, as well as the state law counterparts to those and similar statutes. Brendan handled appeals in many employment discrimination matters during his clerkship with the Second Circuit. He also has experience conducting investigations into employment-related matters. Brendan’s practice includes counseling employers in crafting various employment policies and handbooks. He is a frequent contributor to the Connecticut Employment Law Letter, writing articles on topical issues facing Connecticut employers.
As an education law litigator, Brendan focuses on issues related to Title IX. This work includes defending colleges and universities accused of violating that statute by discriminating against individuals through student discipline proceedings. In this area, Brendan has advised a Connecticut educational institution concerning lawsuits alleging discrimination in sexual misconduct proceedings. He also addresses FERPA and other privacy related issues for an array of educational institutions.
Brendan’s insurance practice includes providing coverage advice to property casualty insurance companies, particularly as to construction related accidents. He also advises life insurers on complex litigation matters, including numerous class action lawsuits. In addition, Brendan represents insureds named as defendants in personal injury matters ranging in complexity from slip-and-falls through high-risk lawsuits involving serious, debilitating injuries.
A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, Brendan was managing editor of the Connecticut Law Review and a member of the Connecticut Moot Court Board.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Brendan N. Gooley
- Court Holds Former Director in Contempt Following Wild Reinsurance Dispute - (Posted On Tuesday, January 28, 2020)
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Compel Arbitration in Smartphone App Case Based on Obscure “Browsewrap” Arbitration Clause - (Posted On Tuesday, January 28, 2020)
- Connecticut Supreme Court to Consider Whether Parties Can Use FAA to Extend Time to Vacate Arbitration Award - (Posted On Thursday, December 12, 2019)
- Eighth Circuit Rejects Claim That Arbitration Clause in Retainer Was Unconscionable - (Posted On Wednesday, December 11, 2019)
- Connecticut Supreme Court Fortifies Crumbling Foundation Claim Denials in Trio of Insurer Victories - (Posted On Friday, December 06, 2019)
- Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement Incorporated Into “Notice to Employees” - (Posted On Tuesday, November 19, 2019)
- North Carolina Court Rules Reimbursement for Extracontractual Losses Discretionary - (Posted On Thursday, October 31, 2019)
- Court Compels Arbitration Based on Clause Incorporated Into Guaranty Agreement - (Posted On Thursday, October 10, 2019)
- Second Circuit Confirms Arbitration Awards That Are (Literally) Out of This World - (Posted On Tuesday, October 08, 2019)
- Southern District Concludes That Invocation of AAA’s Rules Subjects Arbitrability Questions to Arbitrator, Rejects Waiver Claim - (Posted On Thursday, September 19, 2019)