Gray Reed, Labor & Employment | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Gray Reed

Proper management of the workforce is essential for our clients' success. Our attorneys recognize the importance of this and the importance of proactively working with our clients to effectively and efficiently manage their workforces. We represent employers in all aspects of the myriad issues that confront management on a daily basis.

Specific areas of experience include:

Defending against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge and other employee claims
Defending multi-party and class action employee claims
Defending claims involving breach of employment-related contracts and benefit plans
Representing employers with unionized workforces in arbitration proceedings under collective bargaining agreements
Representing employers in drafting, negotiating and implementing effective executive compensation agreements
Defending employers being audited by the Department of Labor, particularly with respect to wage and hour issues
Designing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, employee training and arbitration programs
Investigating allegations of employee misconduct and discrimination claims
Advising employers concerning disciplinary actions, terminations and reduction-in-force
Counseling employers concerning equal employment opportunity planning and compliance
Drafting, negotiating and enforcing confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation and severance agreements

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Texas

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gray Reed has an impressive labor and employment offering, which sees it advise employers across a range of sectors, including construction, financial services and manufacturing. The firm frequently undertakes wage and hour disputes as well as contentious employment mandates. Its attorneys are also sought out to advise on drafting employment agreements and policies, as well as employment compliance. With offices in Dallas, Houston and Waco, it offers far-reaching coverage in Texas.

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Work Highlights

Gray Reed represented White & McCabe, two former owners of a telecom company, in a $9 million dispute with RealPage over the third and final earn-out payment pursuant to an asset purchase agreement.

Strengths

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Gray Reed stands out because it combines legal excellence with strong business acumen and a collaborative culture. The firm has deep legal expertise, a client-centric focus and anticipates needs.