Courtney Leyes

In representing employers, Courtney does not take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Does the employer want to send a message or want a quick and judicious resolution? Courtney has experience with both as she has federal jury trial experience, having tried and won three employment discrimination cases on behalf of employers who desired to take a stand, and has resolved a number of cases to the satisfaction of the company, in part based on the good relationships Courtney has developed amongst her peers and adversaries. Evidence of this respect for Courtney comes in the form of the prestigious AV Preeminent rating Courtney received from her peers by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest distinction awarded by Martindale-Hubbell as well as being included as a Best Lawyer for 2021. She also has been listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers – Rising Stars since 2014 and was the recipient of the Memphis Business Journal’s 2017 Best of the Bar awards for Ace Associate.

Courtney is a frequent speaker and author on topics including gender diversity in the legal profession and evolving workplace protections of LGBTQIA employees.

Passionate and committed to the advancement of women in both the legal profession and the workplace, Courtney brings this commitment to the firm’s Women’s Initiative and Leadership Council. Additionally, Courtney works to promote female-owned businesses in the Memphis and Nashville communities and female professionals by hosting lunch and learns and other events.