From discrimination and harassment to retaliation and wrongful termination, the potential for substantial financial and reputational damage in the current employment-practices landscape is too significant to ignore. (Bigstock/ALM archives) From discrimination and harassment to retaliation and wrongful termination, the potential for substantial financial and reputational damage in the current employment-practices landscape is too significant to ignore. (Bigstock/ALM archives)

Imagine a prominent and thriving law firm suddenly faces a lawsuit from a former employee alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment. Despite the firm's conscientious adherence to legal standards, the financial and reputational fallout is significant.

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