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Bracewell has one of the most highly regarded labor and employment practices in the nation. We represent public and private employers across a wide breadth of industries, such as energy, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, staffing, media and technology. We also handle industry-specific issues regarding employment and labor matters in the energy sector, including wage-and-hour litigation and OSHA claims.
Our team brings a business-minded approach to employment-related issues, which enables us to obtain favorable settlements and avoid lengthy trials. We help clients on substantial matters nationwide involving class actions, wage and hour issues, age discrimination and race discrimination. We also handle whistleblower cases, as well as ERISA- and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)-related litigation, collective bargain and union organizing.
Our lawyers regularly advise clients on compliance with state and federal regulations. We work with clients to develop responses to emerging issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as developments in the law.
We have broad experience advising profit and non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, public and private institutions, religious organizations, professional sports teams and hospitality companies. In addition, we work alongside other practices within the firm to provide a full spectrum of services to our clients, from major M&A transactions to criminal proceedings involving labor and employment issues.
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Bracewell represented David Thurman in noncompete litigation in the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division, arising from alleged violations of restrictive covenants in a 2017 employment agreement.
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Bracewell has experienced, knowledgeable and highly qualified lawyers. Its preparation and subject expertise generates favorable results and it's attuned to our organization's industry and reputation.
Bracewell shows compassion for employees and can balance institutional risk and best practice. It always provides invaluable insight and has a very good understanding of the business context.
Bracewell's legal team distinguishes itself through deep subject matter expertise, pragmatic counsel and a value-aligned approach to our organization. It's responsive and balances risk with realities.
Bracewell's key strengths are its experience, expertise and understanding of our company. Its attorneys are accurate, very responsive and represent our company's culture.
The firm's execution is instrumental for us, and it can operationalize and execute small and large projects. The team is always responsive and has a strong understanding of our sector and its dynamics.
Bracewell has experienced, knowledgeable and highly qualified lawyers. Its preparation and subject expertise generates favorable results and it's attuned to our organization's industry and reputation.
Bracewell shows compassion for employees and can balance institutional risk and best practice. It always provides invaluable insight and has a very good understanding of the business context.
Bracewell's legal team distinguishes itself through deep subject matter expertise, pragmatic counsel and a value-aligned approach to our organization. It's responsive and balances risk with realities.
Bracewell's key strengths are its experience, expertise and understanding of our company. Its attorneys are accurate, very responsive and represent our company's culture.
The firm's execution is instrumental for us, and it can operationalize and execute small and large projects. The team is always responsive and has a strong understanding of our sector and its dynamics.
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Amy has a good understanding of our business and tailors her advice to our company.
Amy is a strong litigator.
Amy is an excellent attorney who gives balanced and thoughtful advice. She has a calm demeanor and is able to deal with and guide us on very complex matters.
Amy is a trusted adviser. She sets herself apart by presenting the practical argument first instead of jumping into the legal and technical arguments, which is refreshing.
Amber K. Dodds serves as Bracewell LLP's managing partner in San Antonio. She is increasingly recognized for her active practice spanning terminations, discrimination and ongoing employment advisory work.
Amber is responsive, knowledgeable and knows us very well as a business.
Amber gives us great guidance and really understands the practicality of a business approach. She helps us anticipate things that might come up and is very thorough.
Amber is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
Amber Dodds delivers consistent, high-level service. She is accessible, engaged and proactive and reflects not just legal precision, but a grasp of our risk appetite and operational realities.