Of Counsel
Ursula counsels employers on a wide range of employment-related issues. She advises clients in workplace compliance and employee relations matters, focusing on finding solutions and avoiding litigation.
She handles matters involving workplace discrimination and harassment, family and medical leave, workplace accommodations, employee relations issues, employment agreements, wage and hour compliance, and policy drafting. She conducts training for clients and workplace investigations and routinely works with employers to develop best practices for litigation avoidance.
Prior to joining McNees, Ursula spent over 12 years working in-house for an international corporation in both the legal and human resources departments.
Ursula has also served on the board of directors and committees for various non-profit organizations. She provides legal services to local non-profit and community organizations through McNees’ pro bono program.
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Labor and employment attorney Ursula Siverling presented “What You Need to Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and ADA” at a Dauphin County Bar Association Virtual CLE on June 23, 2026. The presentation focused on employer obligations and employee protections under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, highlighting how […]
Labor and employment attorneys Schaun Henry and Ursula Siverling presented at the 2026 Safety Summit, hosted by the Associated Building and Contractors Keystone Chapter on May 14. The summit brought together construction industry professionals for insights on safety, including violence prevention, PPE, behavioral safety, and more. Schaun presented “Understanding the Legal Issues Surrounding Medical Marijuana,” […]
Attorney Ursula Siverling and HR Influenced’s Kristen Evans presented at Pennsylvania SHRM’s Spring Legal & Legislative Conference on April 30 at the Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center in Camp Hill, Pa. Their presentation, “Building a Bulletproof Culture of Compliance: Managing Risk Through Documentation, Policies & More,” explored how employers can reduce risk by strengthening […]
Many employers are beginning to introduce technologies that enhance workplace security and employee monitoring. For example, employers may require employees to clock in and out using fingerprints to streamline timekeeping procedures, use facial recognition or retina scans for entry into certain buildings, or review facial geometry from dash-cam video recordings to ensure safe driving practices. […]
Counsels public and private employers on labor and employment matters. Advises healthcare entities on compliance, risk management, privacy, and HIPAA.
Defends discrimination claims, advises on labor relations, counsels on union matters, and assists with immigration issues, including DHS and ICE investigations.
Leads McNees as firm chair. Represents employers in union negotiations and labor arbitration. Advises on all workforce issues, focusing on manufacturing and education.
Represents employers in employment-related litigation before federal and state governmental agencies and state and federal courts. Advises on employment practices, employee relations and employment law compliance.
