Partner Suing Proskauer Reveals Identity, Alleges Retaliation

Connie Bertram, head of Proskauer Rose LLP’s labor and employment law practice in Washington and co-head of its whistleblowing and retaliation group, revealed she is the partner suing the firm for sex discrimination and retaliation.

“At this point, we’re preparing for trial, and you can’t have an anonymous Jane Doe at trial,” David Sanford of Sanford Heisler Sharp, who represents Bertram, told Bloomberg Law April 26. “We believe that the chances of resolving this case in settlement are slim at this point,” he said.

Sanford amended court documents in the case April 25 to identify Bertram as the plaintiff ...