Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Labor & Employment

Tennessee

19 Years Ranked

About

Provided by William A Blue Jr

USA

Practice Areas

-Labor and Employment

-Appellate

-Class/Collective Actions

-Employee Benefits

-Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense

-Labor Relations

-Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition

-Transactional Solutions

-Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation

-Workplace Safety

Career

Zan is one of the firm’s generalists, as well as a lead trial lawyer. He has tried many cases before juries, judges and administrative agencies in employment discrimination, union-management and employee benefits cases. Zan has presented arguments to several federal and state appellate courts. He advises companies concerning structuring the relationships with workers and clients, whether as employment, leased employee or independent contractor arrangements to minimize legal risks and provide a positive work environment. Zan advises and represents employers in union campaigns, contract negotiations and with respect to unfair labor practice allegations and corporate campaigns. Zan does extensive training programs for all levels of management concerning harassment, discrimination and union avoidance. He frequently speaks to employer groups and provides continuing legal education training for fellow lawyers. Zan is also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Certified Mediator.

Professional Memberships

-Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Certified Mediator

-Tennessee Business Roundtable, General Counsel (2017-Present), Treasurer (2007-2017), Judicial Selection Task Force, Chair (2012-2014)

-The Rotary Club of Nashville

-Tennesseans for Fair and Impartial Judiciary Legislative Policy Committee, Tennessee General Assembly, Chair and Board Member (2013)

-Nashville Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Chair (2000), Member Services, Board Member, Ethics and Professionalism Subcommittee, Co-Chair (1999), Employment and Civil Rights Committee, Chair (1998)

-Nashville Bar Foundation

-Homework Hotline, Board Member (2003-2008)

-Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, Barrister (1998-2006)

-Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball Teams, Coach (1995-2000)

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Labor & Employment - Tennessee

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
William Blue is a Nashville-based trial attorney with significant expertise in employment and labor law, including wrongful termination and FLSA collective action matters. He also advises clients on labor policy and employment-related contractual issues.

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