Susan Llewellyn Deniker

Susan Llewellyn Deniker is a West Virginia employment lawyer and executive committee member who counsels employers and higher education institutions. Her practice covers wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, discipline, discharge, workplace investigations, employment policies, contracts, and severance agreements. She advises colleges and universities on Title IX, student conduct, legal compliance, and crisis management. Her work includes litigation and administrative proceedings.

Susan earned a J.D. from William & Mary Law School and a B.S. from Frostburg State University. Her academic background supports the analysis, writing, and problem-solving required in employment, education, civil rights, and regulatory matters. She is licensed in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Her admissions support representation of organizations in workplace and institutional disputes before courts and administrative agencies.

Susan has represented employers, colleges, universities, and school systems in a wide range of disputes. Her experience includes securing a defense verdict after a 16-day jury trial and defending a university in negligence litigation. She has handled FLSA actions and represented clients before the EEOC and state human rights commissions. Her work includes internal investigations, Title IX and Title VII issues, Department of Labor investigations, and policy drafting.

Susan Llewellyn Deniker has received sustained recognition for employment and labor law. Chambers USA has recognized her in Labor & Employment since 2021. Best Lawyers has listed her in Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment since 2016. She is a Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation and serves on the Board of Directors of West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. Her professional work includes frequent speaking and writing on employment and higher education issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
• Member, West Virginia State Bar Association
• Member, Harrison County Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Pennsylvania

Education

• William & Mary Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Frostburg State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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