Kara M. Maciel is founding partner in Conn Maciel Carey’s national Labor and Employment Practice Group. Ms. Maciel works to create workplace solutions for her clients. She counsels clients on issues related to ADA accessibility requirements, wage hour compliance, prevention of harassment and discrimination, effective employment policies and procedures, and developing a compliant employee handbook. She also defends employers in litigation at both the federal and state levels. For unionized and non-unionized companies, Ms. Maciel provides advice and counsel regarding the employer’s rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Ms. Maciel focuses her practice on representing employers in the hospitality industry including resort owners and operators, clubs and restaurants. She is a popular speaker at conferences and events across the country. She lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband and two children.