Edward J. Steve

As a former Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase, Ed provides real-world, client-focused employment law advice to public and private companies.

He has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and arbitration, and before federal, state, and local administrative agencies. He advises managers and human resources officers on a wide variety of employee issues and partners with policy makers on implementation of policies and procedures in response to legal and regulatory developments. In addition, Ed counsels clients on employment matters related to mergers and acquisitions and he regularly conducts training on employment law matters.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Webster Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association

NEWS

• May 16, 2023 | In The News
  Expert Analysis: Changes To Note In Revised NY Sex Harassment Model Policy
• April 17, 2023 | LEGALcurrents®
  New York State Issues Revised Model Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Materials
• August 21, 2019 | LEGALcurrents®
  New York Continues Expansion of Protections Against Discrimination and Harassment, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
• January 3, 2019 | Press Releases
  Edward J. Steve Appointed to ROCovery Fitness Board of Directors, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
• October 11, 2018 | LEGALcurrents®
  New York City Employers Required to Engage In Cooperative Dialogue In Response to Employee Accommodation Requests, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
• October 10, 2018 | In The News
  "New Sexual Harassment Guidelines are Due", WXXI News
• October 2, 2018 | LEGALcurrents®
  New York Provides Final Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidance and Model Policy and Training Materials, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
• September 28, 2018 | In The News
  "Employers Must Adopt Policies on Preventing Sexual Harassment", Rochester Business Journal
• April 24, 2018 | Press Releases
  Harter Secrest & Emery Welcomes Edward J. Steve and Caitlin Forsyth Kireker, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

PRESENTATIONS

• Presenter, “What Business Owners Need to Know About the Marijuana Laws,” Webster Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast Meeting, February 25, 2022
• Co-Presenter, “New York State Employment Law Update: What Employers Can Expect in 2022,” Harter Secrest & Emery Labor & Employment Law Breakfast Briefing Webinar Series, February 24, 2022
• Co-Presenter, “Addressing Workplace Harassment Practically and Effectively,” Harter Secrest & Emery Labor & Employment Law Breakfast Briefing Webinar Series September 28, 2021
• Co-Presenter, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Challenges in the Workplace: A Legal Perspective,” Harter Secrest & Emery Labor & Employment Law Breakfast Briefing Webinar Series, May 25, 2021
• Co-Presenter, “Requirements for Records Retention and Data Security,” Greater Rochester Chamber, April 8, 2021
• Co-Presenter, “Guidance for Employers on Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Session Nine,” Harter Secrest & Emery Webinar, May 7, 2020
• Co-Presenter, “Guidance for Employers on Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Session One,” Harter Secrest & Emery Webinar, March 12, 2020
• Co-Presenter, “What’s Happening at the EEOC? What You Need to Know If You Have Even One Employee,” Harter Secrest & Emery’s Labor and Employment Law Conference, April 30, 2019
• Co-Presenter, “Curbing the Impact of Workplace Harassment: Moving from Response to Prevention,” webinar for National Association of State Lobbyists, November 30, 2018
• Co-Presenter, “NYS’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements,” National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Fall Chapter luncheon, November 27, 2018
• Co-Presenter, “Stay in Compliance While Fostering a Safe and Supportive Work Environment,” webinar with Arthur J. Gallagher, November 13, 2018
• Co-Presenter, “New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements,” UNYCC-HR Fall 2018 Meeting, October 25, 2018
• Co-Presenter, “Q&A Session on the NYS Anti-Harassment Policy,” teleconference, Harter Secrest & Emery, October 5, 2018
• Co-Presenter, “Q&A Session on the Pending NYS Anti-Harassment Policy,” teleconference, Harter Secrest & Emery, September 6, 2018
• Presenter, “New York Imposes New Requirements to Combat Sexual Harassment,” Harter Secrest & Emery’s Labor and Employment Law Conference, April 26, 2018