Labor & Employment

The firm has a diverse employment law practice. We regularly defend businesses against a variety of employment claims, including claims of wrongful termination; allegations of age, race, gender, and disability discrimination; claims of retaliation; hostile workplace allegations; the validity of covenants not to compete; contract disputes; and wage-and-hour claims. Our work in this area includes defending against employment-related class-action claims and litigating complex business claims that arise in the employment context. In appropriate cases, we represent our business clients in connection with claims against former employees related to restrictive covenants, non-solicitation and non-competition agreements, and misappropriation of trade secrets and other proprietary information. Our employment lawyers have experience in state and federal courts in Arkansas and Tennessee and before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in employment-related matters. We also regularly represent major ERISA plan administrators in cases brought by claimants to recover benefits under ERISA, and we frequently advise businesses faced with employment issues, including drafting and editing handbooks, policies, and job descriptions; conducting internal investigations and reviews; and offering training and compliance advice to management.