Helenanne Connolly

Helenanne Connolly is a Partner at Cooley LLP specializing in labor and employment law.12 She represents clients in various employment-related matters, including counseling, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.2 Her expertise includes advising on terminations, disciplinary actions, reorganizations, FLSA compliance, and discrimination claims.2

Connolly has significant experience in:

1. Defending employers against discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims
2. Drafting employment policies, executive contracts, and employee handbooks
3. Leading internal investigations into harassment and discrimination claims
4. Litigating complex disputes in Virginia and Maryland state and federal courts

She has been recognized in Chambers USA for Labor & Employment in Virginia (2024) and as a Virginia SuperLawyers Rising Star (2013-2015).3 Connolly holds a JD from George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School and a BA from Loyola College.2

In addition to her legal practice, Connolly serves as General Counsel for The Women's Center and is a board member of the Child and Family Network Centers.3