Expert No. 173480 – GA / TX
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Expertise Description: Esq., S.P.H.R. - Consulting expert specialized in Labor and Employment Law with more than 25 years experience in the field. Experience includes but not limited to providing training programs on a broad range of employment issues (investigation procedures, harassment, sensitivity, diversity, effective hiring, conflict management, disciplinary action, and workforce policies and practices), conducting investigation into complaints of employee workplace misconduct, and providing guidance to employers concerning sound personnel practices and procedures. Has taught numerous courses in Employment Law and Business Law at the University level. Experienced with employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Also experienced with negotiation and preparation of employment contracts and separation agreements and advising the company with respect to labor union issues, union avoidance, and the conduct of campaigns against union organizational drives. Additional experience includes labor and employment issues after acquisition or merge. Has been involved in multiple mediations of employment disputes involving racial and sexual harassment as well as other claims of the nature. Has authored numerous publications and spoken at countless presentations on employment topics. Licensed attorney in the State of Georgia. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (S.P.H.R.). Eight years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
| Business Law | Employment Contracts | Labor Law |
| Conflict Management | Employment Law | Management |
| Discrimination | Harassment | Racial Harassment |
| Employee Benefits | Human Resources | Sexual Harassment |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Workplace investigations.
- Employee supervision.
- Hiring of employees.
- Discipline of employees.
- Retaliation.
- Accommodation of disabilities.
- Religious accommodation.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Workplace investigations.
- Training on employment policies.
- Consulting on employment policies and practices.
Licenses & Certifications:
| Georgia Licensed Attorney |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD | Law | University of Georgia |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Association of Corporate Counsel
- Georgia Bar Association
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Society of Human Resources Management
Other Career Highlights:
| Published numerous articles on workplace investigations and other employment topics. |
| Numerous presentations to human resources groups. |
