Ari Karen represents businesses and financial institutions in litigation matters, government investigations, and advises clients on regulatory compliance matters. He is widely praised for his business-friendly style of representation that combines aggressive advocacy with a sensitivity to practical business considerations. Ari’s approach looks at the impacts of legal strategy in real life scenarios, allowing his clients to remain both compliant and competitive.  

His practice is diverse, covering subject matters including banking regulations, consumer protection regulations, Dodd-Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, employment discrimination and fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints, and non-competition claims. This combination of expertise in employment, litigation, and regulatory matters allows him to develop and implement multifaceted strategies drawing from diverse experiences that provide his clients an edge in litigation and competitive environments.

Amanda Witts represents parties at all stages of litigation in federal and state courts, bringing extensive experience litigating employment, commercial, products liability, and mass tort matters. Her employment experience includes Title VII, Section 1981, ADEA, Pennsylvania Whistleblower, PHRA, and ADA claims.

Beyond her trial experience, Amanda has led internal investigations and routinely counsels clients on employment and human resources issues. She is also experienced in drafting employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, and developing and implementing employee trainings. As Deputy General Counsel of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, she managed labor and employment litigation brought against the PCCA, led investigations on employment-related issues, drafted employment policies, and advised internal stakeholders on legal, administrative, procedural, and regulatory matters. Additionally, she drafted the PCCA’s Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Discrimination Program.

Mitchell Sandler PLLC is a women-managed, majority women-owned boutique financial services and financial technology-focused law firm. Headquartered in Washington, DC, its lawyers include some of the most well-recognized and well-respected regulatory, enforcement, litigation, corporate, and financial technology attorneys in the country. The Firm offers high quality and cost-efficient legal services through practical advice and innovative approaches to billing, while deploying cutting-edge legal and regulatory technology solutions in support of clients’ needs. Read More