Lori A. Higuera, a partner at Fennemore Craig and co-chair of the firm’s Employment and Labor Relations practice, has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Women’s Leadership Council for the Valley of the Sun United Way.

Higuera’s practice focuses on training managers, human resource professionals, and employees in all areas of employment law, including harassment prevention, lawful and effective investigations, effective hiring, performance management, the ADA and FMLA. She frequently conducts workplace investigations and advises clients on the implementation and maintenance of proactive employment practices. She is an employment law expert for CareerBuilder’s popular “Ask the Expert” column and often speaks on a variety of work-related topics before a wide range of professional organizations.

The Women’s Leadership Council’s mission is to build a powerful network of women who support the work of the Valley of the Sun United Way by giving, advocating, volunteering, and inspiring others to join and creating lasting change in the community.