Shari Manasseh Ohri

Shari Manasseh Ohri is an accomplished labor and employment attorney who represents private- and public-sector employers in a wide range of matters. She advises and defends clients in matters arising under federal and state employment laws and represents employers before administrative agencies and courts, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and other state and federal tribunals.

In addition to her employment defense work, Shari regularly represents large multifamily property owners and management companies in fair housing matters. She also represents transportation companies, national retailers, insurers, and self-insured entities in general liability, personal injury, and premises liability matters. Her clients value her practical, business-oriented approach and her ability to provide clear guidance on complex legal issues.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Shari served as a Senior Attorney Advisor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, defending the agency in employment matters and advising on employee performance and disciplinary issues. She litigated matters before the EEOC and the Merit Systems Protection Board, served as co-counsel to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in federal court litigation, and negotiated favorable resolutions in employment disputes. She also worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. General Services Administration, adjudicating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.

Earlier in her career, Shari practiced in New York City, representing businesses in general commercial and landlord-tenant litigation.