- Representation of private and public employers in all facets of employment-related lawsuits brought in federal and state courts. Defending claims for civil rights violations (including discrimination and harassment), constitutional rights violations and breach of contract claims.
- Counseling and defending clients on leave issues under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and military leave. Counseling and defending clients on employee wage payment issues and overtime issues as it relates to salary/hourly employees.
A sampling of published opinions includes:
- Jones v. Delta Towing LLC, 512 F. Supp. 2d 479 (E.D. La. 2007). Case involved an employee alleging racial discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
- Girouard v. Edison Chouest Offshore, 2007 WL 2751205 (E.D. La. 2007). Case involved an employee alleging gender discrimination and harassment.
- Anderson v. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 464 F.Supp.2d 562 (E.D. La. 2006). Case involved the Family Medical Leave Act and state tort law claims.
- Wilson v. Airtherm Products, Inc., 436 F.3d 906 (8th Cir. 2006), cert. denied, 127 S.Ct. 182 (2006). Defended against 88 employees claim for back wages under the W.A.R.N. Act.
Academic Appointments:
- Tulane Law School, Legal Research & Writing Instructor, 1991-1992
- Fulbright International Summer Institute, Lecturer, 2006
- University of New Orleans, Adjunct Faculty Member, 2007-2008
- Tulane University, Employment Law Adjunct Faculty Member, Spring 2010