Tobi M. Murphy

Tobi Murphy helps employers reduce risk. She designs proactive policies to guard against issues and builds business-minded strategies to resolve claims. When employment disputes bring legal and reputational exposure, Tobi’s experience positions clients confidently before both agencies and juries.

From pre-suit negotiation to arbitration, trial and administrative hearings, Tobi assists private and public employers through each stage of litigation. Company leaders can make informed decisions on the best path forward, guided by Tobi’s experience with labor law and regulatory concerns.

As part of her practice, Tobi serves as a trusted adviser to help companies avoid issues before they happen. She keeps them up to date with evolving laws on:

Discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims
Employee classification
Leave and reasonable accommodations
Performance issues and disciplinary actions
Wage and hour requirements
Employee handbooks and workplace policies

Policies and communication play an important role in reducing employer risk. Tobi has experience designing workplace handbooks, drafting employment contracts and preparing employee messaging to support companies and their workers. She is also experienced in conducting workplace investigations to identify and address potential liabilities, as well as providing training for company managers and staff on employment law compliance and dispute resolution.

Tobi's employment and labor experience includes defense of EEOC and administrative charges before federal and state agencies, as well as defense of legal claims in federal and state courts.

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Louisiana

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

Judicial Extern for Hon. Ivan L.R. Lemelle, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

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