Amanda Brown | Partner | Dallas
I was looking for a platform with deeper labor and employment support.
I came to Fisher Phillips from a full-service national law firm where I was practicing employment law. I was looking for a platform with deeper L&E support for my clients. My background is primarily litigation and I have nationwide practice, handling matters in Minnesota, Michigan, Nevada, Texas – really across the country. FP’s platform was a big draw because it provides the support system I need wherever my cases arise.
The innovation and culture here really stood out.
One of my favorite interviews I had was with FP’s Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, when I heard about the innovation happening in the knowledge management space at FP. Clients expect their outside counsel to be on the cutting edge of technology and service delivery, and that conversation convinced me that FP is exactly that. Since joining, that’s proven true.
Culture was another major factor. The firm is very transparent and open, which I really appreciate. You can look up financial metrics at any point and know exactly where you stand. There’s also a great sense of camaraderie. Shortly after I joined, I attended the Partners’ Retreat, where there was a silent auction for Team Gleason to support one of our partners who has ALS. It was a moving experience, and a great example of how the firm truly supports one another.
I started on Christmas Eve – and hit the ground running.
I joined the firm on December 24, 2024, which may not be the most typical start date. But the firm was incredibly supportive from day one. I was set up immediately and had a full docket right away. Because my matters span multiple jurisdictions, it’s been invaluable to staff cases with FP attorneys in those locations. Every time I’ve reached out for help with a client matter, people have been responsive and eager to collaborate. I also felt quickly integrated with both the Dallas office and the firm’s clients.
The collaboration across the firm is impressive.
Some of the most exciting work I’ve handled since joining has involved collaborating with other practice groups. For example, I’m working on AI-related litigation with support from the firm’s privacy and AI teams – areas where FP is really at the forefront. That kind of cross-practice collaboration allows us to tackle emerging issues for clients in ways that wouldn’t be possible without the firm’s platform.
FP in three words? Collaborative, innovative, responsive.
People often think of responsiveness in terms of client service, and that’s certainly true here. But it also applies internally. Leadership is open to feedback and very responsive to the attorneys at the firm.
If you’re considering the move, I’d say do it.
Joining FP has exceeded my expectations. It’s been a great move for my practice – and, honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.
