About
Provided by Adams and Reese LLP
The Adams and Reese Labor and Employment practice team tracks regulatory and legislative changes in the ever-evolving employment area and helps businesses craft and implement workplace policies that foster productive work environments, minimizing risk.
Core Services
- Regulatory Representation: We navigate through the often-changing rules and regulations about job discrimination, union avoidance, overtime, family and medical leave, job safety, federal contract compliance, affirmative action and the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts.
- Benefits Design and Compliance: We prepare and administer qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and fringe benefits plans.
- Union Negotiation and Disputes: We negotiate collective bargaining agreements and represent employers in union grievances, arbitrations and in NLRB unfair labor practice charges.
- Litigation and ADR: We litigate every type of labor and employment claim. We go to trial when necessary but also seek alternate dispute resolution when appropriate.
- Business Immigration: We assist businesses and their employees in obtaining, strategizing, and complying with work visas, investor visas, employment-based green cards, permanent residence for talented individuals, and other documentation.
- Workplace Safety and OSHA: We address health, safety, and security issues companies face by advising of significant developments and enforcement trends, as well as defending companies following citations from OSHA, OHS, MSHA, or other agencies.
Chambers Review
Adams and Reese LLP has a versatile labor and employment practice that represents clients in a wide range of FLSA collective action and single-plaintiff disputes, including litigation related to discrimination and harassment claims under Title VII. It is also noted for its expertise in proceedings conducted by bodies such as the NLRB, DOL and EEOC. The firm's expertise extends to counseling clients on matters such as union negotiations and collective bargaining agreements. Its broad client base spans the energy, construction and legal industries.
Work Highlights
- Adams and Reese LLP represented Plexos Group, LLC against a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action concerning overtime.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong bench of professionals."
"Adams and Reese is very responsive and handles matters in a timely fashion."
"The firm has a strong bench of professionals."
"Adams and Reese is very responsive and handles matters in a timely fashion."
Notable Practitioners
Brooke Duncan advises his employer clients on the full scope of labor and employment law. His experience includes advising management on harassment, discrimination, wage and hour class and union matters.
Leslie Lanusse is highly experienced in the areas of whistle-blowing, discrimination and FMLA litigation. She is noted for her employment insurance defense work.
"Leslie is amazing."
Elizabeth Roussel has a strong litigation-focused practice, regularly counseling clients in wage and hour classs issues, discrimination and wrongful termination disputes.
"Liz Roussel is an absolute delight to work with. She is extremely responsive and proactive in anticipating next steps of litigation."
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Adams and Reese LLP
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