TAMPA, FL (March 16, 2015) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Laura E. Prather has joined the firm as Tampa office Managing Shareholder, succeeding Barnett Brooks who decided to relocate his practice. Ms. Prather is joined by Associate Matthew L. Ransdell. Both attorneys were formerly with Akerman’s Tampa office.
“We wish Barnett well and could not be more pleased to welcome Laura, an exceptional attorney and Tampa native with extensive ties to the local business community,” said Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino. “She and Matt bring with them a wealth of substantive experience which will take our Tampa practice to a new and exciting level. We look forward to seeing our Florida presence expand under Laura’s leadership and enhancing our services to clients throughout the Southeast as well as nationally.”
Ms. Prather has represented employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare and hospitality, in all facets of labor and employment law matters. She regularly defends employers in complex litigation cases and class actions related to employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, wage and hour matters, non-compete issues, Americans with Disabilities Act issues and whistleblower actions before federal and state courts, various government agencies and arbitrators.
In addition, Ms. Prather provides day-to-day advice, counseling and training on labor and employment law compliance, including the development of employee policies and handbooks. She is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©, Florida Super Lawyers, and Florida Trend's Legal Elite. Ms. Prather received her B.S.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Florida and her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
Mr. Ransdell regularly represents management in employment litigation matters, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, as well as whistleblower and retaliation claims. He works with clients on employee handbooks, including non-compete and non-disclosure provisions, and drafts employment agreements for employers to meet the needs of the workplace. Mr. Ransdell has performed Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) assessments, counseling and investigations for international companies, including a Fortune 50 company. His FCPA work has involved counseling companies domestically and extensive international travel to foreign markets.
Mr. Ransdell received his B.A. from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. from the Stetson University College of Law, where he sat on the Moot Court Board and was a member of Law Review.
Jackson Lewis’ Tampa office can be reached at (813) 512-3210.
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Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With 800 attorneys practicing in major locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the world, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 650 class actions. Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.
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