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Worcester Office
311 Main Street
P.O. Box 15156
Worcester, MA 01615-0156
T (508) 926-3439
F (508) 929-3055

 

James E. Wallace, Jr.
Partner - Practice Area Leader for Higher Education

Mr. Wallace advises employers in all facets of employment, from hiring to termination, with a particular emphasis on discrimination law. He defends employers in court and agency proceedings, especially those involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, covenants not to compete and sexual harassment. Mr. Wallace advises institutions of higher learning in employment of faculty (tenure, hiring, promotion), student affairs (disability, discipline, FERPA, academics), contract and governance matters. In labor law matters, Mr. Wallace handles grievances, arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges. He is a frequent speaker on employment and discrimination law and has taught courses in the field for legal organizations, chambers of commerce, employer groups, and national educational programs.

Admitted to Practice
Background
  • Lecturer, Lorman Education, Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. and Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Author, “Termination without Litigation: Practical Advice for Terminating Employees,” Essentials of Long Term Care Administration, Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1994
  • Contributor, “The Legal Perspective,” monthly column of HRMA Perspectives
  • Presenter, Bowditch & Dewey College and University Luncheon Roundtable Seminar Series (1993- ).
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America
  • Named in Massachusetts Super Lawyer
Representative Experience
Professional/Community Affiliations
  • Member, Massachusetts Bar Association Labor & Employment Section Council (1995-1997)
  • Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • Select Counsel, United Educators Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
  • Member, WCBA Labor and Employment Committee
  • Member, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Employment Law Curriculum Advisory Committee.
Speaking Engagements
6/7/07Bowditch & Dewey, LLP Honored With Morton H. Sigel Memorial Award
1/1/0714 Bowditch & Dewey Attorneys Selected as 2007 "Super Lawyers"
2/1/07Hire Calling
B.A., 1966, Stanford University
J.D., 1969, University of California, Hastings College of Law
LL.M., 1970, Boston College