Sherry W. Murray

Employment Law Specialist and Of Counsel at Morella & Associates

Sherry W. Murray serves as Of Counsel to Morella & Associates, where she brings extensive experience in employment law and human resources consultation. Sherry’s practice focuses on guiding clients through complex labor regulations and providing strategic counsel to ensure compliance and efficiency in workplace management.

A graduate of the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville (J.D., 1979), where she served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Family Law, Sherry also holds a B.A. in English and Psychology from Denison University (1972).

Sherry has deep experience with federal and state employment laws, including:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (harassment and discrimination related to age, gender, race, ethnicity, and religion)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA)
• National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

She provides counsel on employee contracts, performance management, compensation strategies, employee retention, and force reduction processes. Sherry’s comprehensive approach includes representing both plaintiffs and employers in hearings before the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Her ability to navigate labor disputes and successfully negotiate labor agreements with unions such as the USWA, UAW, IUE, and IAM demonstrates her exceptional skill in labor relations.

With her extensive background in employment law, Sherry helps organizations create compliant and productive workplaces, addressing both individual and systemic issues to foster better employer-employee relationships.