
Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2026 : Arkansas
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Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
About
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
The Mitchell Williams team of employment attorneys is committed to finding practical solutions to HR issues that help our clients succeed in today's complex business environment. Effective representation of clients begins with prevention and we are proactive in helping employers avoid regulatory violations and claims. We work to issue spot and to resolve problems before they can occur. When disputes do arise, we vigorously pursue our clients’ interests in the courtroom or through arbitration, mediation and other creative methods of dispute resolution.
Our employment team represents clients in the multitude of issues faced by HR managers and in-house counsel. We represent sole proprietors, closely held family businesses, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, governmental entities, public schools, school districts, institutions of higher education, agriculture companies, hospitals, medical clinics, manufacturers, trade associations, churches and other nonprofit organizations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experienced employment counsel with extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and compliance
- Strategic and practical guidance to navigate the complex environment of workplace issues
- Collaborative team with a client-centered focus
- Thorough and objective fact-finding for any workplace complaint or allegation
Industries (15)
- Sole Proprietors
- Closely Held Family Businesses
- Small Businesses
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Governmental Entities
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Public Schools
- Agriculture Companies
- Hospitals
- Medical Clinics
- Manufacturers
- Trade Associations
- Churches
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Transportation Companies
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Strengths
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One of the firm's strengths is practical subject matter knowledge. The team thinks outside of the box to find creative solutions, with incredible response times.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Audra K Hamilton
Audra Hamilton of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC is best known for her expertise in representing a impressive roster of commercial clients in a wide variety of disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims. She also has notable experience representing her clients before the ECOC and other government agencies.
Audra Hamilton's case assessment, case strategy and execution skills are outstanding.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Nathan A Read
Nathan Read of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC is best known for his expertise in representing his clients in wage and hour, data security and discrimination matters. He has notable experience arguing before the EEOC.
Nathan Read is an exceptional attorney who is very knowledgeable in employment. He has a sense of practical knowledge, he's down to earth and approachable.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC (2)
Members
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

Audra K. Hamilton

Nathan A. Read
Head of Department

Cara Butler

Anna Cunningham

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