PHILADELPHIA – Stradley Ronon Partner Danielle Banks was named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2017 “Women of Distinction” list. Banks was recognized for being one of the “best known and most prolific litigators in the Philadelphia area,” and was honored at a reception on Nov. 16 in Philadelphia. The 2017 Women of Distinction were chosen from a record number of applicants based on their career accomplishments and involvement in community service.
Banks devotes a significant amount of her practice to defending employers against employment discrimination claims, including claims brought under Title VII, Section 1981, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. She also defends governmental entities against Section 1983 claims. Additionally, Banks represents businesses in housing and mortgage discrimination claims and has represented defendants in products liability actions, including pharmaceutical and asbestos litigation. She also handles matters on behalf of religious entities.
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