Chelsie A. Vokes

Chelsie Vokes is a labor and employment lawyer, advising businesses and nonprofit organizations on discrimination, Wage Act, non-compete and other issues, primarily on behalf of employers. She is also involved with the firm’s environmental practice, an area of her work, as Chelsie puts it, “where my training in Environmental Science is a plus.”

Chelsie already has a reputation as a valued member of the firm. “Chelsie is known by others at Bowditch as personable, thorough and solution-oriented,” says Bob Cox, the firm’s Managing Partner. “She’s a creative thinker and good at spotting issues.”

Before Bowditch

Prior to joining the firm in 2017, Chelsie interned for a personal injury law firm in the Worcester area. In addition, she was a Student Advocate for Harvard Legal Services Center, where she drafted motions, amended agreements and created requests for reasonable accommodation. Chelsie conducted in-person and telephone conferences for clients facing eviction and counseled tenants in the Boston Housing Court. During law school, she worked as a Summer Associate for Bowditch.

Besides work

Chelsie grew up on Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury, Mass., where she enjoys kayaking, waterskiing and wake surfing each summer. She also enjoys baking and has a reputation at the firm for her gingerbread cookies.