Kevin E Hyde

Experience

Kevin Hyde works with employers to mitigate risks, prevent problems, and litigate on behalf of clients when their actions are challenged. Established in the Jacksonville area and entrenched in civic organizations for decades, Kevin has been recognized numerous times as “Lawyer of the Year” in Jacksonville by Best Lawyers. He puts his knowledge of the business climate and experience with community matters to work for clients.

A partner and employment lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, Kevin represents employers in a variety of human resources matters. His practice focuses on ongoing employment counseling and workplace safety, as well as representation of employers in numerous charges of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-hour, and management-union matters.

Kevin is the former managing partner of the firm’s Jacksonville office and a former chair of the Labor & Employment Practice. He is a member of the Automotive and Food & Beverage Industry Teams and the Manufacturing Sector.

Kevin speaks regularly about employment issues at national, regional, and state-wide business and civic organization conventions across the country.

Practice Areas

ADA & FMLA Compliance

Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation

Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment Class Actions

Litigation

Trade Secret Noncompete Litigation

Union/Employer Matters

Personal

Kevin is very involved in his community, including:

University of North Florida – Chair, board of trustees

Jacksonville City Council – Past president

Florida State College of Jacksonville – Former interim president

Jacksonville Public Education Fund – Chair, board of directors

Library Foundation of Jacksonville – Chair, board of directors

Awards

Education