Elliot Imani Griffin is an associate in the Litigation Department who focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. Elliot is also a member of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. In her practice, she represents employers in federal and state court actions involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract claims. She also assists employers with developing workplace policies and drafting employee handbooks.
Elliot also advises higher education institutions and government entities about traditional labor matters including union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and unfair labor practices. She represents universities and affiliated health care institutions in grievance arbitrations involving disputes regarding employee discipline and contract interpretation.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Elliot maintains an active pro bono practice, serving as a child advocate for children who have been adjudicated dependent by the Philadelphia Family Court. She also represents inmates in prisoner civil rights litigation.
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Litigation - Labor and Employment (Philadelphia), 2024, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, "Charting the Course: The Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion After the Harvard/UNC Decision," 2024 Ballard Spahr SEPA SHRM HR Legal Summit, September 19, 2024
"Labor, Employment and Benefits Year in Review 2018," Ballard Spahr CLE, February 27, 2019
Board Memberships & Community Service
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania Political Action Committee, June 2018-present
Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Employee Advocacy Project, Spring 2018
Credentials
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D. 2018)
Temple University (B.A., cum laude, 2012)
Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania