USA – TEXAS Law and Practice Contributed by: Alana Ackels and Katie Beaird, Bell Nunnally & Martin
Bell Nunnally & Martin has a record of success span - ning more than four decades. It is among the most- respected business law firms in Texas and one of the 25 largest in North Texas. The firm provides a full range of services, including litigation, appellate law, commercial finance, corporate and securities, credi - tors’ rights, bankruptcy, health law, IP, immigration, real estate, entertainment, M&A, tax, white-collar criminal defence, and labour and employment. Bell Nunnally’s employment attorneys advise business owners and HR professionals in navigating the day-
to-day maze of federal and state employment laws in Texas and across the USA. Given that employment problems can – and frequently do – turn into admin - istrative charges or lawsuits, Bell Nunnally’s employ - ment lawyers are skilled advocates before US agen - cies and in the courtroom. The lawyers have litigated virtually every type of labour and employment case. Their considerable trial experience provides unique insights with which to advise employers on the steps needed to avoid litigation.
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Alana Ackels of Bell Nunnally & Martin advises employers on how to minimise risk, protect their businesses and navigate the multitude of compliance obligations governing the employer‒employee relationship. She
Katie Beaird of Bell Nunnally & Martin works with business managers, in-house legal departments and HR managers to ensure compliance with a wide array of federal, state and local employment laws, including Title VII,
advises business leaders and HR teams on how to minimise litigation risks and prepare employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, non- compete agreements and employee handbooks, as well as other policies that mitigate risk for employers. Alana has extensive experience of litigating disputes in state and federal courts, as well as experience in arbitration. She routinely defends employers against Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges, trade secret litigation, non- compete matters and wage and hour claims, as well as claims involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and wrongful termination.
the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act and the Fair Housing Act. Katie has experience of defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation before the Texas Workforce Commission and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as in both state and federal court. She also counsels clients on employment agreements, severance agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and employment policies and handbooks.
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