Overview
Clients rely on Anne Kane for thoughtful, steady guidance in complex employment and commercial matters where judgment and discretion matter most. Anne is known for helping organizations and their leadership navigate sensitive disputes and investigations with confidence and clarity.
Anne Kane handles a broad range of employment and commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts for regional, national and international clients. Colleagues and clients count on Anne for her experience, sound judgment and ability to manage matters involving legal, operational and reputational risk. She is frequently involved in disputes that require careful handling, clear decision-making and credibility with senior leadership and key stakeholders. Anne brings a calm, disciplined approach to challenging situations.
Much of Anne’s practice focuses on advising employers through high-stakes workplace matters, including discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes and compliance with state and federal employment laws. She regularly conducts independent workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower activity and corporate misconduct. Anne works closely with her clients as a long-term adviser, providing ongoing guidance on employment practices, workplace investigations and risk management. Clients describe her as candid, thoughtful and steady in moments of uncertainty.
Anne approaches litigation and appeals with an emphasis on preparation, consistency and strategic judgment. She is attentive to how cases are developed from the outset, including how records and arguments are positioned if a matter proceeds to appeal. When clients face uncertainty, they often seek her counsel not only on legal exposure, but on how best to move forward in a way that aligns with their overall business strategy. Anne helps them do so with clear options, careful analysis and steady guidance.
Representative Experience
- Successfully defended a governmental official from claims of religious discrimination arising from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- Conducted an internal investigation into allegations that a senior governmental official engaged in discriminatory, harassing and bullying conduct.
- Successfully defended a governmental official in five employment discrimination cases involving seven plaintiffs alleging age and reverse race discrimination.
- Litigated and brought to a successful conclusion an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee of a major financial institution.
- Defended PHRC and EEOC charges alleging violations of Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act on behalf of nonprofits, municipalities, financial institutions, governmental agencies, health care organizations and national retailers.
- Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, in a contractual dispute between former and current property owners regarding allocation of $42 million in environmental cleanup and insurance rights.
- Successfully defended a financial institution in ERISA breach of fiduciary duty litigation.
- Assisted employers in lawsuits involving enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements.
- Represented a national railroad in an economic loss class action arising from a train derailment, obtaining denial of class certification.
- Defended a research hospital in a trade secret dispute arising from collaboration with third-party scientists.
Professional and Community Activities
- American Bar Association, member
- Alaska Bar Association, member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, member
- Pennsylvania Parking Association, member
Professional Recognition
- Listed in The Best Lawyers of America for Employment Law-Management, 2018-Present
Representative Experience
- Successfully defended a governmental official from claims of religious discrimination arising from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- Conducted an internal investigation into allegations that a senior governmental official engaged in discriminatory, harassing and bullying conduct.
- Successfully defended a governmental official in five employment discrimination cases involving seven plaintiffs alleging age and reverse race discrimination.
- Litigated and brought to a successful conclusion an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee of a major financial institution.
- Defended PHRC and EEOC charges alleging violations of Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act on behalf of nonprofits, municipalities, financial institutions, governmental agencies, health care organizations and national retailers.
- Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, in a contractual dispute between former and current property owners regarding allocation of $42 million in environmental cleanup and insurance rights.
- Successfully defended a financial institution in ERISA breach of fiduciary duty litigation.
- Assisted employers in lawsuits involving enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements.
- Represented a national railroad in an economic loss class action arising from a train derailment, obtaining denial of class certification.
- Defended a research hospital in a trade secret dispute arising from collaboration with third-party scientists.