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Employers trust Joy Einstein to be in it with them — through the day-to-day complexities of workforce management, the high-stakes tensions of a big litigation or a union campaign, and the unexpected moments that demand clear judgment and a steady hand. As a shareholder in Shulman Rogers’ Employment & Labor Practice Group, Joy brings elite legal expertise to employers across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and delivers it the way clients actually need it: directly, accessibly, and with a genuine investment in the outcome.

Joy advises businesses on the full spectrum of employment law matters, from workplace harassment and employee misconduct to compensation, leave, and wage and hour compliance. She designs tailored employment policies and employee handbooks that help organizations stay ahead of risk, and she represents employers before federal and state courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and municipal human rights commissions.

For employers with unionized workforces, Joy is a trusted partner through every stage of the labor relations process. She represents employers in matters involving labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, unfair labor practice charges, and union representation proceedings before the NLRB. She also handles strikes, grievances, and arbitration, staying close to the work and focused on outcomes that protect the business over the long term.

When litigation is unavoidable, Joy advocates for clients before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies including the Department of Labor (DOL), the EEOC, and municipal human rights commissions. She also has substantial experience defending consumer reporting agencies, financial institutions, background check companies, and tenant screening companies in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation and related claims brought under other federal and state laws.

Beyond the courtroom, Joy assists executives, partners, and owners in negotiating severance agreements or “business divorces.” Her proactive approach focuses on delivering strategic advice to help clients rebuild their careers with confidence.

Joy is also a recognized resource in the hospitality industry, collaborating regularly with the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington to deliver educational programs on employment law topics, from the FLSA 80/20 Rule and tip credit regulations to wage modeling and post-pandemic workforce challenges. Clients value her ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance they can actually use.

Joy earned her J.D. from William & Mary’s Marshall Wythe School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from William & Mary. Before joining Shulman Rogers, she served as a law clerk for Judge James E. Seibert in the Northern District of West Virginia. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, and she is fluent in French.