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Cynthia Sands

Special Counsel


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  • Counseling and Advice
  • Employment Discrimination and Harassment
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Overview

Cynthia Sands is a seasoned labor and employment attorney with over 20 years of litigation experience and a proven track record managing complex matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, as well as wage and hour disputes and class actions, for Fortune 500 companies and public entities. Cynthia also advises employers on various workplace issues, including HR compliance, policy development, and risk assessment.

Before joining Fisher Phillips, Cynthia was the Manager of Compliance Auditing and Staff Attorney for the Cuyahoga County Personnel Review Commission, where she conducted compliance audits, analyzed job classifications, and advised on personnel policies.

Cynthia works remotely and is licensed in Ohio and California. You may contact her via email or by phone. Please use our Cleveland address for mailing purposes only.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Capital University Law School
  • B.A., Ohio State University

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • California

Court Admissions

  • California Superior Court
  • California Courts of Appeal
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • Ohio Court of Common Pleas

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • Appointed as Member, State Bar of California Attorney Civility Task Force (January 2006-January 2009)

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