Teresa Sirianni

Teresa is a strong advocate for her employment law, civil rights and municipal liability clients. In her role as an experienced litigator, Teresa represents school districts, school leaders, municipalities, police departments and various non-profit and corporate entities, in claims made and suits brought against them. She appears regularly in both the state and federal courts, representing clients in suits brought against them involving Section 1983 claims, Title VII actions, ADEA, ADA, FMLA and PHRA matters. When called on to represent and defend school leaders and school districts, Teresas experience and understanding in education law serve her clients well. She represents all types of education clients with a focus on Special Education Law, Due Process Student Rights, Bullying and Anti-Bullying Policies and Educator Due Process. In addition to her experience as a litigator, Teresa represents employers and other professionals in various administrative matters; before the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the National Labor Relations Board, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and multiple other administrative units including the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office for Dispute Resolution, the Office for Civil Rights and the State Ethics Commission. Teresa also consults with employers, school leaders and various types of public entities on matters including auditing, updating and revising personnel manuals and educational policies. A member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Teresa is recognized among The Best Lawyers in America for 2024 and 2025 in the areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and was recognized as a Best Lawyer in 2025 in the area of Employment Law - Management. Notably, Teresa was also recently inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, a community of trial lawyers committed to improving the civil trial process, preserving the jury system and enhancing the quality of trial advocacy in Allegheny County. Fellows must have significant trial experience and exhibit the highest levels of ethical standards and professionalism. Teresa is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and all Pennsylvania state courts.