Michelle I. Anderson

Partner

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With unique training and more than 25 years of experience in executive management, workforce development, and employment law litigation, Michelle Anderson helps businesses anticipate and solve practical and legal challenges in the workplace by defending against various claims and assisting with compliance practices and procedures.

Michelle defends employers against claimed violations involving unlawful discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, leave and disability, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, and public accommodations and workplace safety laws. To help clients comply with applicable laws and regulations, she advises on multi-state employee handbooks, employment applications, policies, and procedures; workplace investigations; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters; human resource management and systems; supervisor training; diversity and inclusion; criminal background checks; record retention, as well as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour audits. Michelle is also an integral member of the Firm’s Wage and Hour, and Leaves and Accommodations practice groups.

Jury verdict in favor of franchisor and franchisee in religious discrimination case alleging failure to accommodate a sincerely held religious belief governing appearance.
Jury verdict in favor of auto dealership and owner in race discrimination and intentional torts (received prior partial summary judgment on gender discrimination and retaliation claims before trial).
Arbitration win in favor of manufacturing client in wrongful termination claim in violation of the collective bargaining agreement.
Summary judgment in favor of employer in ERISA case for manufacturing client, affirmed by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal.
Summary judgment in favor of employer in an age discrimination case for manufacturing client, affirmed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal.
Two summary judgments in favor of dental practice employer and individual defendant alleging race and gender discrimination, breach of contract and other intentional torts. Also prevailed on a third summary judgment for the employer on a breach of contract claim against the plaintiff, resulting in a monetary judgment in favor of the company.
Summary judgment in favor of employer in a race discrimination case for manufacturing client.
Partial summary judgment (claim preclusion for failure to disclose lawsuit in bankruptcy proceedings) in favor of employer in a race discrimination case for manufacturing client.
Summary judgment in favor of employer in a race discrimination case for leasing client.
Dismissal (failure to state a claim) in favor of employer in whistleblower claim for aviation client.
Dismissal (failure to state a claim) in favor of employer in wrongful termination claim for manufacturing client.
Dismissal (statute of limitations) in favor of employer in unemployment benefits claim for medical client.
Dismissal (statute of limitations) in favor of employer in unemployment benefits claim for security client.
Dismissal (failure to state a claim) in favor employer in breach of contract claim for insurance client.