An Ohio native, Paige Pataky concentrates her law practice on labor and employment law and employment litigation.
Paige has experience representing both private and public sector employees, as well as employers and labor associations.
Active in the community, Paige’s civic involvement includes serving in leadership positions for Phoenix Suns Charities 88 and Vitalant’s Community Leadership Council.
PRACTICE AREAS
Employment Law
Employment Litigation
HONORS & AWARDS
The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” (Labor and Employment Law, Labor and Employment Litigation), 2023
Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (Employment & Labor), 2017, 2020-present
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Employment discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability and other protected categories
Employment contracts, non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants
Wage disputes, including wage-and-hour and overtime requirements
Wrongful termination
Defamation (libel and slander) and invasion of privacy
Sexual harassment and hostile work environment
Employee benefits
Employer policies and manuals
CLERKSHIPS
Arizona Supreme Court, Hon. Andrew W. Gould
Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, Hon. Patricia A. Orozco
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
Arizona, 2013
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Arizona
Arizona Employment Lawyers Association
Ladder Down, Class of 2016
EDUCATION
J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, 2011: Dean’s Award; Willard H. Pedrick Scholar; Center for the Study of Law, Science, & Innovation Scholar; Associate Editor, Sports & Entertainment Law Journal
B.A., summa cum laude, Broadcast Journalism, Arizona State University, 2003
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Phoenix Suns Charities 88: Alumni Committee
Vitalant Community Leadership Council: Vice Chair/Chair-Elect
Fiesta Bowl: Volunteer