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Baker Donelson's labor and employment attorneys offer litigation defense services for administrative and court proceedings at the federal and state level, advice on pre-litigation strategies to reduce legal risks, policy analysis and drafting, compliance audits, management training, and labor negotiation.

Our clients benefit from an integrated and experienced team of professionals who assist in every aspect of an organization's employment-related legal needs. When it comes to a company's most valuable asset – its employees – our labor and employment attorneys are committed to counseling and advocating for employers every step of the way.

We work alongside our clients by offering employee policy analysis and drafting, compliance audits, management training, labor negotiation, pre-litigation strategies to reduce legal risks, and litigation defense for administrative and court proceedings at the federal and state levels. We take pride in being responsive to our clients and developing a genuine understanding of their needs and business goals.

Our team of more than 85 attorneys serves clients throughout North America from the Firm's offices in 12 states and Washington, D.C. In the last three years, our team members have tried more than 600 federal court cases, appeared in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, and District of Columbia Courts of Appeal, and appeared in 31 district courts as well as the District of Columbia.

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Labor & Employment - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is recognized for its expert handling of employment litigation and traditional labor law, including NLRB and EEOC proceedings and arbitration. The law firm advises a range of local and national clients on employment law compliance, including ADA and FLSA matters, and conducts internal investigations. It works with companies in the construction, energy and hospitality sectors, among others. The team is also noted for its provision of training programs that cover areas such as union avoidance, harassment prevention and drug-free workplace policies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jennifer L. Anderson
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Jennifer L. Anderson
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Jennifer Anderson regularly acts for her clients in a range of labor and employment disputes, including wage and hour class claims and FLSA misclassification cases.

She is thorough and gets the big picture.

Erin Pelleteri Howser
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Erin Pelleteri Howser
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Erin Pelleteri Howser has broad experience in labor and employment matters, including FLSA mandates, discrimination claims and internal investigations. She also handles class actions.

She is detailed-oriented and practical.

Phyllis G Cancienne
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Phyllis G Cancienne
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Phyllis Cancienne regularly represents her clients in employment disputes in federal court, as well as arbitration proceedings.

Phyllis is very committed to delivering an exceptional level of client service.

Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven Griffith has an extensive employment practice that includes assisting clients with FLSA class actions, as well as harassment and discrimination cases.
Amelia Williams Koch
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Amelia Williams Koch
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Amelia Williams Koch has a well-regarded employment litigation practice, offering experience in handling wage and hour-class cases in federal court and conducting internal investigations.

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Labor & Employment

Jennifer L. Anderson
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Jennifer L. Anderson
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Band 2
Erin Pelleteri Howser
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Erin Pelleteri Howser
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Band 3
Phyllis G Cancienne
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Phyllis G Cancienne
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Amelia Williams Koch
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Amelia Williams Koch
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