Attorneys

Hinda K. Kimmel, Director

Attorney Kimmel practices in the Suisman Shapiro Labor, Employment, Municipal and Educational Law Department and is a Director of the firm.  She earned her Bachelors Degree from Mills College and her Masters Degree in Special Education from California State University.  In 1994, after receiving her Juris Doctor (magna cum laude) from New England School of Law, Ms. Kimmel joined the firm of Suisman Shapiro.  She is a member of the Connecticut and New London County Bar Association.

Attorney Kimmel regularly consults with municipal and private employers on discriminatory employment practices, and advises on or conducts internal investigations of alleged discrimination or employee misconduct, including sexual harassment investigations.  She frequently defends employers in discrimination actions before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.  Ms. Kimmel often consults with employers on the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and prepares or revises employee handbooks.

Attorney Kimmel is a former special education teacher who has applied her past and current expertise to counsel clients in the areas of elementary and secondary student rights, access to services and discriminatory practices.
 
Ms. Kimmel may be reached at her direct extension, (860) 271-2237, or via email at hkimmel@sswbgg.com.

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