EDUCATION
J.D., with distinction, Emory University, 1966
B.A., cum laude, Emory University, 1963
PRACTICE AREAS
Employment Law
Labor Relations
ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
AWARDS
Georgia Super Lawyers
Fellow, The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
Phi Beta Kappa
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Georgia
Representative Matters
Successfully defended class actions and other collective actions relating to race, gender and age discrimination claims.
Defended companies in employment-related litigation and represented employers in traditional labor matters, including unfair labor practice proceedings, representation cases, arbitrations and collective bargaining.
Represented multiple cities and counties in lawsuits alleging sexual harassment; sex, race, age, disability and national origin discrimination; and such constitutional claims as those alleging due process and equal protection violations, as well as First Amendment freedom of speech claims.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal:
Alyson Franklin
404-582-8433 - Direct
alyson@elarbeethompson.com