Atlantic City, NJ – May 14, 2026 – Cooper Levenson is pleased to announce that Amy E. Rudley, Esq. has been named chair of the firm’s Employment Law Department. Rudley, a partner based in the firm’s Atlantic City office, brings extensive experience in employment law, hospitality and casino law, and defense litigation, and has long served as a trusted advisor to private, public, and governmental clients navigating complex workplace and litigation matters.
In her new role as chair, Rudley will lead Cooper Levenson’s Employment Law Department, guiding the firm’s efforts to provide strategic counsel to employers on a broad range of workplace matters, including employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance, policy development, employee relations, training, and risk management. She will continue advising clients on day-to-day employment practices, drafting employee handbooks, employment agreements, and workplace policies, while representing employers in state and federal employment matters.
Rudley also remains an integral member of the firm’s Casino & Hospitality Practice Group and Defense Litigation Department, where she represents clients in civil rights, premises liability, and other complex litigation matters. She manages all phases of litigation, from inception and discovery through trial, post-trial motions, and appeals.
“Amy’s practical counsel, courtroom experience, and deep understanding of the employment challenges facing businesses today make her exceptionally well-suited to lead our Employment Law Department,” said President Robert E. Salad, Esq. “She has earned the trust of clients and colleagues alike through her commitment to delivering results. We are excited to see her lead this important practice into its next chapter.”
Rudley regularly conducts seminars, management trainings, and workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. She also advises municipal and governmental clients on employment obligations and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Her broad litigation background—combined with her experience serving clients in the casino, hospitality, insurance, and commercial sectors—provides clients with practical, business-focused solutions to workplace challenges.
Rudley earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law–Camden and her Bachelor of Science from University of Delaware. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.