About

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Woods Rogers’ Labor & Employment attorneys help business leaders manage complex human resources matters.

Human Resources Counseling and Training

From offering a legal opinion on an employment law, to handling the practicalities of an ADA accommodation or FMLA request, our attorneys provide practical and actionable advice on the workforce issues you encounter every day.

Investigations

Our attorneys are beside you through your investigation from beginning to end. Whether the investigation is internal or involves an outside regulator, we are experienced in navigating difficult situations with sophisticated legal insights, practical advice, and compassion.

Employment Litigation Defense

When litigation is unavoidable, we defend clients against all types of employment claims. We have a strong record of successfully defending clients in state and federal courts, including appeals.

Labor/Management Relations

Woods Rogers attorneys are experienced in traditional labor law and have built strong reputations for leading tough but fair negotiations on behalf of employers. Our team has served as lead negotiators for hundreds of union contracts covering employers with tens of thousands of employees.

Employment Law Alliance

The Labor & Employment practice is a member of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA), a global network of local labor and employment and immigration attorneys that delivers HR legal solutions wherever business takes place.

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What the Team is Known For

Woods Rogers has a broad labor and employment group respected for its handling of a wide array of matters. The team is noted for its strength in regulatory compliance, litigation and labor negotiations. Its expertise includes representing management-side clients in administrative proceedings before bodies such as the NLRB.

Work Highlights

  • Woods Rogers represented Eldor Automotive Powertrain in a wage and hour violations related collective action and a class action.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Victor O. Cardwell
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Victor O. Cardwell
Head of Labor & Employment
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Victor Cardwell undertakes a variety of labor and employment matters, including representing clients in lawsuits and before government agencies. His capabilities also include labor negotiations.

Victor is professional, personable and a great help.

King Tower
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King Tower
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King Tower is noted for his skillful handling of labor relations as well as the full gamut of employment issues.

King is outstanding and I trust him as a partner to our organization.

Thomas M. Winn, III
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Thomas M. Winn, III
Head of Labor & Employment
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Thomas Winn is a go-to lawyer for a wide array of employers. His work includes labor arbitrations and employment litigation, as well as day-to-day employment counseling.

Tom is just an outstanding attorney, very skilled in helping with union negotiations in a reasonable and amicable way.

Anne Bibeau
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Anne Bibeau
Head of Labor & Employment
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Anne Bibeau is very well versed in labor and employment law matters. She has in-depth knowledge of a wide range of issues including employee leave and discipline issues, collective bargaining, FLMA compliance and workplace investigations, among numerous other areas.

Anne is just a great attorney. She is very knowledgeable, but her advice is always efficient and we appreciate her concern for legal expense so the efficiency and responsiveness are fantastic.

Anne Bibeau is a great talent.

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Labor & Employment

Victor O. Cardwell
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Victor O. Cardwell
Head of Labor & Employment
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King Tower
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King Tower
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Thomas M. Winn, III
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Thomas M. Winn, III
Head of Labor & Employment
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Anne Bibeau
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Anne Bibeau
Head of Labor & Employment
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Members

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Anne Bibeau

Anne Bibeau

Head of Department

Thomas M. Winn, III

Thomas M. Winn, III

Head of Department

Victor O. Cardwell

Victor O. Cardwell

Head of Department

Industries

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Manufacturing; Healthcare; Education; Municipalities including school systems and housing authorities