Experience

Career Highlights

Legal Expertise and Mediation Acumen

With over 15 years of experience representing employees and employers in employment law disputes, Darren Rumack focuses on employment law and wage and hour litigation. Since 2010, he has managed the employment law department at Klein and Cardali Law Group. Explore each section below or download his resume to discover how his dedication to navigating legal complexities and fostering positive resolutions can bring tailored solutions to your unique challenges.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School

JD, Law

2007

Cornell University

BS, Industrial and Labor Relations

2004

Legal Experience

The Klein and Cardali Law Group*

2010 – Present

Manage the firm’s employment law department
Expertise in FLSA and New York Labor Law wage and hour litigation, workplace discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and workers’ compensation
Represent both employees and employers in various aspects of employment law
Represent employers in severance negotiations, employment counseling, and Department of Labor audits
Served as lead counsel on wage and hour and employment discrimination cases, including multi-plaintiff and collective/class actions

*Formerly The Klein Law Group

Fox Rothschild LLP

2007 – 2009

Specialized in wage and hour litigation and employment counseling
Focused primarily on representation of clients in the hospitality industry

Mediation/Arbitration Panels

Mediation/
Arbitration Panels

Mediator, American Arbitration Association Mediation Panel

December 2024 – Present

Arbitrator (Employment Panel), American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators

October 2024 – Present

Arbitrator, FINRA

2022 – Present

Mediator, Eastern District of New York (EDNY) Mediation Panel

August 2022 – Present

Mediator, Southern District of New York (SDNY) Mediation Panel

may 2021 – Present

Mediator, New York State (NYS) Supreme Court

November 2020 – Present

Mediator, Cornell ILR Scheinman Institute Panel of Neutrals

2020 – Present

Mediation Training

New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

Civil Mediation Training

2025

American Arbitration Association

Arbitration Training

2024

New York County Lawyers Association

Advanced Personal Injury Mediation Training

2023

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Employment Law Mediation

2019

New York State Bar Association

Advanced Mediation Training

2022

New York State Bar Association

Commercial Mediation

2016

Volunteer Experience

Southern District of New York

Member, Mediator Advisory Committee

August 2024 – present

New York City Bar Association

Member, ADR Committee

August 2024 – present

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Alumni Association (ILRAA)

Member, Board of Directors

May 2024 – present

New York State Bar Association

Dispute Resolution Section

January 2024 – present

New York City Bar Association

Labor and Employment Committee

August 2020 – June 2023

New York City Bar Association

Restaurant and Hospitality Committee

April 2016 – May 2018

New York City Bar Association

LGBTQ Rights Committee

September 2012 – June 2014

About Darren

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, I relocated to the United States in 2001 to pursue my university education, and I have called it home ever since. In 2018, I married my husband Lawrence, and we’ve been happily together since then, along with our cat Joey. Outside of my professional life, I’ve devoted my spare time since 2011 to practicing and teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, I’m an enthusiastic sports fan, particularly passionate about supporting teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Cornell Big Red hockey, along with being a devoted follower of Tottenham Hotspur.

Download Bio and Resume

Download Pdf

Ready to Navigate Your Legal Journey Together?

Get in Touch