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Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski

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Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski
Partner
Offices: Philadelphia, PA; Mount Laurel, NJ; Warren, NJ
D: (267) 876-5086
C: (267) 769-4034

abaranowski@margolisedelstein.com

Partner Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski specializes in employment law and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. She has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims.
Attorney Headshot
Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski
Partner
Philadelphia, PA; Mount Laurel, NJ; Warren, NJ
D: (267) 876-5086
C: (267) 769-4034

Partner Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski specializes in employment law and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. She has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims. She also assists employers with compliance issues, such as drafting policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Before joining Margolis Edelstein, Anastasia worked in insurance defense litigation, where she defended clients in general liability and negligence cases. She also worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County, representing the Commonwealth in criminal cases at trial, advocating for crime victims, and negotiating plea agreements.

During law school, Anastasia developed a passion for litigation and client advocacy. She participated in the trial advocacy program and served as a Teacher’s Assistant. Anastasia also interned with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of N.J., where she worked for the Honorable Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. Additionally, Anastasia was a member of the law school’s Student Wellness Association, focusing on promoting the mental and physical health of students.

Areas of Practice

Labor & Employment | Professional Liability | Public Entity & Civil Rights

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D.)
  • The College of New Jersey (B.S.)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Professional Affiliations

  • DRI – Young Lawyers Steering Committee, Chair of the Social Media Subcommittee
  • DRI – Young Lawyers Steering Committee, Co-Chair of the Membership Committee
  • DRI – Young Lawyers Steering Committee, Chair of the Marketing Subcommittee

Honors

  • Labor & Employment, Summary Judgment (Camden County, NJ) – Secured summary judgment on behalf of defendants in an employment action brought under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act. Four plaintiffs alleged they were constructively discharged, claiming retaliatory conduct by their employer. The defense established that no retaliatory action occurred, as plaintiffs could not identify any specific conduct attributable to defendants. Through comprehensive briefing and oral argument, counsel emphasized controlling case law requiring conduct so egregious that a reasonable person could not continue employment. The Court granted summary judgment and dismissed the complaint with prejudice, eliminating all claims against defendants.
  • Government Liability, Immunity Dismissal (Philadelphia County, PA) – Secured dismissal with prejudice on behalf of a Pennsylvania County Agency in a matter arising from allegations of false reports of child abuse. Third-party plaintiffs asserted the Agency was liable for damages, prompting the defense to challenge the claims through Preliminary Objections and oral argument. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas determined that the Agency was entitled to immunity under applicable law and dismissed all claims with prejudice. The third-party plaintiffs subsequently sought permission to appeal on two separate grounds. The defense opposed the petitions, arguing both improper venue and the applicability of immunity under Pennsylvania’s Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act and Child Protective Services Law. The Commonwealth Court denied the petitions for permission to appeal, leaving the dismissal intact.
  • Labor & Employment, Arbitration Defense Verdict (Cape May County, NJ) – Secured a finding of no liability on behalf of a corporate defendant in a personal injury matter arising from an alleged assault by a co-defendant employee. Plaintiffs asserted claims including vicarious liability, negligent hiring, and loss of consortium. Prior to arbitration, the defense successfully moved for summary judgment on vicarious liability, establishing that the individual defendant was not acting within the course and scope of employment at the time of the incident, resulting in dismissal of those claims with prejudice. The matter proceeded to arbitration on the remaining claims. The defense argued that plaintiffs could not establish negligent hiring, as there was no evidence the alleged conduct was foreseeable at the time of hire. The arbitrators agreed and returned a finding of zero percent liability as to the corporate defendant.
  • Civil Rights, Motion to Dismiss (United States District Court, Eastern District of PA) – Secured dismissal of all federal civil rights claims on behalf of a defendant bus driver in a multi-defendant lawsuit alleging unlawful detention of a minor student. Plaintiffs asserted constitutional violations under the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments against the bus driver, a school district, and related entities. The defense moved to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), arguing that plaintiffs failed to state a claim and that the bus driver was entitled to qualified immunity. The motion emphasized the absence of facts supporting a constitutional violation, including lack of the requisite intent. After considering the parties’ briefing and video evidence submitted by plaintiffs, the Court granted the motion and dismissed all federal claims against the bus driver without leave to amend.
  • “Civil War” Best Lawyers Insights (September 2024)
  • “Social Media and Marketing for Attorneys” DRI, Young Lawyers: Raising the Bar (May 2024)
  • “”Emerging Fronts and Policy Issues” Perrin Conferences, May 2026 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • “State Employment Law Considerations” National Business Institute, December 2025
  • “Pennsylvania Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now” National Business Institute, August 2025
  • “Hiring Discrimination Issues – How to Prevent and Handle Them” and “Hiring, Onboarding; Managing Remote Workers: How to Do It Right” National Business Institute, December 2024
  • “Pennsylvania Employment Law 2024” National Business Institute, April 2024