Tami Essis Culkar

Tami Essis Culkar is co-leader of the firm's Construction Industry team. Tami has been a traditional labor lawyer for nearly 20 years, representing private and public sector employers in contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practices charges, strikes, and other litigation involving employment law and benefits. 

Tami is a skilled negotiator who bargains pro-employer collective bargaining agreements with a constructive and collaborative approach. She has negotiated over a hundred labor agreements covering industries including education, performing arts, logistics, cannabis, construction and hospitality. She utilizes her training in interest-based approaches to negotiate client-centered agreements that enhance effective operations and improve employer-employee relations. Her practical and efficient approach allows her to help clients reach their goals while building relations.