Barbara J. Sapin, Esq.
Barbara J. Sapin was appointed by the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to a five-year term commencing January 2013. Previously, Ms. Sapin was appointed by the Board as Deputy Executive Director for the Senate in March 2008.
Prior to joining the Office of Compliance, Ms. Sapin concluded her term as a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board, where she adjudicated appeals of personnel actions affecting the federal workforce. Before joining the Merit Systems Protection Board, Ms. Sapin served in many labor and employment law related positions, including General Counsel and Labor Counsel to the American Nurses Association. In addition, Ms. Sapin held several positions at the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. Sapin’s government service has also included positions with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ms. Sapin received her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her law degree from the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. She lives in Maryland.