Micah Dawson

How Micah Protects Your Business:

• Class and Collective Action Defense: Extensive experience defending class and collective actions under the FLSA and complex state wage and hour laws across the country.
• Labor Relations Expertise: A rare specialist in both the NLRA and the Railway Labor Act (RLA), advising on everything from union avoidance to arbitrations.
• Government Contracting/Tribal Experience: As an enrolled tribal member, Micah also represents tribes and tribal entities/companies and contractors in all areas of employment and labor law.
• Risk Mitigation: Crafting and defending policies that prevent claims before they start, with a focus on Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, and industry-specific whistleblower mandates like AIR21.
• Beyond the courtroom and boardroom, Micah is a dedicated advocate for those who served, successfully appealing claims for veterans before the Federal Circuit on a pro bono basis.

Originally from the Western Slope of Colorado, Micah earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Chicago and his law degree from Boston College Law School.