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