Michelle Anderson
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Labor & Employment
Band 4
About
Provided by Michelle Anderson
Practice Areas
Litigation and Trials
Counseling and Advice
Wage and Hour
Employee Leaves and Accommodations
Career
With unique training and more than 20 years of experience in executive management, workforce development, and practicing employment law, Michelle Anderson helps businesses anticipate and solve practical and legal challenges in the workplace by defending against various claims and assisting with compliance practices and procedures.
Michelle defends employers against claimed violations involving unlawful discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, leave and disability, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, and public accommodations and workplace safety laws. To help clients comply with applicable laws and regulations, she advises on multi-state employee handbooks, employment applications, policies, and procedures; workplace investigations; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters; human resource management and systems; supervisor training; diversity and inclusion; criminal background checks; as well as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour audits.
Professional Memberships
Member of the National Association Women Business Owners - New Orleans Chapter
General labor counsel for the Louisiana Restaurant Association
Member of the American Bar Association
Member of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
Member of the New Orleans Human Resources Management Association
Personal
J.D., 2007, Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
B.A., 1995, Washington State University