Mental Health Conditions Under FMLA and ADA: Mitigating Risk of Employee Claims; Defense Strategies

Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience in disability rights law—including ADA and other civil rights cases for the federal government—Mr. Lutzker helps employers anticipate and address accessibility risks. His firsthand knowledge of enforcement strategies enables him to advise employers on how to interpret complex laws, identify areas of vulnerability, and implement proactive, practical solutions that promote accessibility and minimize legal exposure. Mr. Lutzker works closely with clients across industries, providing counsel on issues relating to all aspects of accessibility, including compliance with ADA Title I (employment) and Title III (public accommodations), as well as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Clients rely on him to develop accessibility policies and to deliver related training and advice on both public and employee accommodation issues. Additionally, Mr. Lutzker translates complex accessibility standards into actionable steps that help clients meet compliance goals, foster inclusive environments, and stay current with evolving legal and policy changes. He formerly serviced in the Disability Rights Section of the U.S. DOJ’s Civil Rights Division as a trial attorney, special counsel, and legislative and policy counsel.

Mr. Morris leads the firm’s Employment, Labor and Workforce Management Practice in the Washington, D.C., office, and co-chairs the firm's ADA and Public Accommodations Group. A former NLRB attorney, he now represents private and public employers in EEO, disability, labor, and general litigation matters. Mr. Morris regularly writes and lectures on various employment and litigation topics and is an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School, where he teaches Discrimination Law.