Biography
Back To AttorneysPRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE
Sharon concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense, labor and employment litigation, and general litigation.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Sharon has more than 21 years of litigation experience. Prior to joining Gebhardt and Kiefer in 2019, she was employed by a large Middlesex county law firm where she handled a wide range of complex matters in the areas of medical malpractice and the representation of insurance companies and health care professionals. She has successfully defended numerous physicians, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes and other allied health care providers and facilities.
Sharon currently manages a wide range of labor and employment litigation, such as cases involving wrongful termination and retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the state’s whistleblower statute, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She also represents clients in unemployment proceedings, negotiates employment and severance agreements, prepares employee handbooks, and conducts workplace harassment investigations. Sharon has achieved favorable outcomes in numerous matters related to hostile work environment, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and whistleblower allegations.
In addition to her employment law practice, Sharon represents clients in personal injury matters on both the plaintiff and defense sides. She advocates for individuals seeking compensation for injuries as well as defends businesses and individuals facing personal injury claims, providing comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of litigation.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Sharon graduated cum laude from Rowan University in 2000 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She graduated cum laude from Widener University School of Law in 2003.
After receiving her law degree, Sharon served as a judiciary law clerk to the Honorable Graham T. Ross, A.J.S.C., of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren County Superior Courts. Prior to that, she served as an intern in the office of the late Senator Frank Lautenberg.
Sharon is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, and the United States District Court of New Jersey.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Sharon is a member of the Hunterdon County Bar Association.
AWARDS
- NJ Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, 2017, 2018*
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Education
- Widener University School of Law
- J.D. - 2003
- Rowan University
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Criminal Justice
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Defense
- Employment Litigation
- General Litigation
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court of New Jersey
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Hunterdon County Bar Association
Awards
- New Jersey Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, 2017, 2018*