About Theresa A. Topping
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.
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Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
Education
- Stockton University, BA, magna cum laude
- The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, JD, magna cum laude
