Biography
Theresa A. Topping concentrates her practice on representing employers in a wide range of employment litigation matters.
Theresa handles litigation cases in both single-plaintiff and collective actions in state and federal courts. She defends employers against a variety of claims involving employment discrimination and retaliation, hostile work environment, failure to pay overtime wages, tortious interference of contract rights, violations of restrictive covenants, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Prior to joining the firm, Theresa served as an associate at a Philadelphia-based law firm. She also previously served as an assistant district attorney at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. During law school, Theresa was a member of Drexel Law’s nationally recognized Trial Team where she earned the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy.
Theresa continues to be involved with her alma mater and currently serves as a coach for Drexel Law’s Trial Team.
Outside the Firm
Theresa enjoys spending time at the beach, cheering on the Phillies, Pilates classes, and trying new restaurants throughout Philadelphia.
News & Views
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Blog Post
Court Temporarily Hits the Brakes on EO 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination: What Employers Should Know
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Alert
Court Temporarily Hits the Brakes on EO 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination: What Employers Should Know
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Deal
Blank Rome Advises Gladstone Investment Corporation on Acquisition of Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc.
Emanuel Faust, Simon I. Bord, Nora E. Tidey, James D. Kelly, Gabrielle C. Phillips, Joseph T. Gulant
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Blog Post
New Year, New FTC Chair, and Renewed Focus on Non-Compete Agreements
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Alert
Steps Employers Should Take After President Trump Revoked Executive Order 11246
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Blog Post
Employers Are Extra Grateful This Thanksgiving After Federal Court Sets Aside DOL’s Salary Threshold Increase
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Press Release
Blank Rome Welcomes Labor & Employment Associates Theresa A. Topping and Gabrielle I. Weiss in Philadelphia
Credentials
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
Education
- Stockton University, BA, magna cum laude
- The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, JD, magna cum laude