Overview
Terri Stewart is a regional managing partner in the firm's Atlanta office. She represents management in all areas of labor and employment law in state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies.
Her practice focuses on the defense of employment related lawsuits in trial and appellate courts, encompassing a variety of issues, including claims arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and related state claims such as trade secret infringement, restrictive covenants, breach of contract and tort actions.
Terri also frequently advises employers on reductions in force, drafts employment agreements, personnel policies, separation agreements and releases, and conducts on-site training on topics such as employment law compliance and avoidance of harassment claims.
Terri is ranked by Chambers as one of the top employment attorneys in Atlanta. She also received the top “40 under 40” Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the University of Georgia Alumni Association and The Daily Report. Terri was also recently awarded the Thought Leadership award by Corporate Counsel Magazine for law firm leaders nationwide. Terri is also a graduate of the L.E.A.D. Atlanta Class (a division of Leadership Atlanta), and she has been listed in Georgia Super Lawyers – Rising Stars since 2011.