Maria Saez is an attorney in Michigan who counsels and represents employers in various aspects of employment matters, including:
- administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and equivalent state agencies
- arbitration proceedings
- investigations of claims of harassment
- discrimination and retaliation
- litigation matters under a variety of employment statutes, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Maria is a member of Smith Haughey's Health Law Practice Group as well and frequently counsels health care employers on issues relating to HIPAA compliance, medical staff bylaws and interpretive services for non-English speaking patients and patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.
In addition, Maria is trained as a social worker which makes her uniquely suited to assist non-profit and community organizations with their employment law needs.
"My clients know that I care as much about their business as they do. Whether it is a quick question over the phone or an on-site training session, my clients never hesitate to call me because they know that I am with them every step of the way. I don't tell my clients what they should do - I show them what we can do together."
- Maria Saez
A native of New York City, Maria now lives in Ann Arbor. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, archery, and photography.
Admitted to Practice
- Illinois, 2004
- Michigan, 2006
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2004
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2006
- United States Supreme Court, 2009
Education
- University of Michigan (B.S., 1997)
- University of Michigan (M.S.W., 2001)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., cum laude, 2004); Lincoln Scholar, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Scholarship Recipient, Law Review – Notes Editor, Rickert Award for Excellence in Legal Publications
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Washtenaw County Bar Association
- Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan (Treasurer, 2008-2009)
- Women Lawyer's Association of Michigan
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Inforum Michigan
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Advocate – Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House, Ann Arbor, MI
- Associate Attorney – Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, Chicago, IL
- Law Clerk – University of Illinois Office of General Counsel, Urbana, IL
