Irene A.
Zoupaniotis
Labor & Employment
Associate
Uniondale
T: 516-227-0726
izoupaniotis @farrellfritz.com izoupaniotis @farrellfritz.com
About Irene
Irene Zoupaniotis assists in the representation of employers in all aspects of employment litigation, arbitration, and mediation, including matters arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the New York Human Rights Law, and the New York Labor Law. Additionally, Irene prepares and reviews employee handbooks and personnel policies, negotiates and drafts employment and separation agreements, and advises employers on an array of workplace issues.
After practicing personal injury law, Irene earned an LLM degree from Columbia Law School, focusing on labor and employment law courses.
Prior to joining Farrell Fritz, Irene was a litigation associate at McGivney & Kluger, P.C. in New York, NY. She also held the following positions: judicial fellow, The Honorable Leonard B. Austin, Appellate Division 2nd Department; intern, NYS Division of Human Rights, Office of Sexual Harassment Issues; intern, NYC Office of Labor Relations; and judicial intern, The Honorable Nicholas G. Garaufis, U.S. District Court E.D.N.Y..
Irene is fluent in Greek.
Credentials
Education
- Columbia Law School
- Hofstra University School of Law
- William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Court Admissions
- U.S.D.C., Eastern District of New York
- U.S.D.C., Southern District of New York
Articles & Advisories
Bad Language: A Good Reason to Fire People?
What is an employer to do when an employee goes on a tirade at the work place or on social…
June 08, 2017
Did the Union Cross the (Picket) Line?
When I arrived home last night, there were picketers in my front yard carrying signs saying “Shame on Johnny! He…
February 27, 2017
2017 Minimum Wage Hike: What You Need To Know
Effective December 31, 2016, New York no longer has a state wide minimum wage. In 2017, the minimum wage is…
February 01, 2017
The Current Status of D.R. Horton, Pending Appellate Litigation, and Predictions of Supreme Court Review
September 01, 2016
News
Who’s Who in Labor Law – Irene Zoupaniotis
Irene Zoupaniotis, a labor & employment associate at Farrell Fritz, P.C., assists in the representation of employers in all aspects…
February 05, 2019
Press Releases
Irene A. Zoupaniotis Appointed to the Queens Theatre Board
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Irene A. Zoupaniotis has recently been appointed to the Queens Theatre board. The…
December 12, 2018
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2017
Farrell Fritz Welcomes Irene A. Zoupaniotis, Labor & Employment Associate, to its Uniondale Office
Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Irene A. Zoupaniotis to its Uniondale office as a labor & employment associate. From…
June 16, 2016
Recognition
Hofstra University School of Law Labor & Employment Law Journal
Articles Editor
Community Work
A native of Queens, Irene volunteers her time with local organizations, including mentoring aspiring lawyers with the Cypriot Young Professionals group. Irene is also a board member of the Queens Theatre and a board member of the LIC Partnership.