BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 30, 2007)?Continuing with their national expansion plans, Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country's leading workplace law firms, announced today that it has opened a Birmingham, Ala. office with four partners: Thomas A. Davis, Tammy L. Baker, David T. Wiley, and Shannon L. Miller. All four were formerly partners with the Atlanta-based law firm Constangy, Brooks & Smith, where they led the firm's Birmingham litigation team.
"These are substantial lawyers with excellent reputations," says Patrick L. Vaccaro, managing partner of Jackson Lewis. "We've been on a fairly aggressive initiative to add laterals nationwide and we've been extremely opportunistic when situations arise. We were excited when we heard these four were interested in Jackson Lewis."
The Birmingham office will handle all aspects of workplace law and related matters representing management exclusively. This includes employment litigation, policy review, restrictive covenants, labor relations and preventive practices, benefits, affirmative action compliance, wage/hour and class action litigation. Jackson Lewis has many specialized practice groups including other areas of workplace law such as disability management, immigration, and drug/substance abuse, which will enhance the scope of efficient and effective services Jackson Lewis's Birmingham office is able to provide their clients.
Thomas A. Davis has experience in all aspects of legal practice related to the workplace, including multi-plaintiff and class-action litigation, as well as preventive strategies for employers. Before joining Constangy, Davis was a law clerk for Judge Robert B. Propst, U.S. District Court, Birmingham, Ala. Davis is a frequent lecturer on human resource-related topics and has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in America by Chambers USA. Last year, the Birmingham Business Journal included Davis in their "Top 40 under 40." Davis is a member of the American, Alabama, and Birmingham Bar Associations.
Tammy L. Baker has experience in all aspects of legal practice related to the workplace, including multi-plaintiff and class action litigation, as well as advising employers regarding compliance with FMLA and other employment laws. Before joining Constangy, Baker was a law clerk for Chief Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ala. Baker speaks often on employment related topics, including at local and national conferences of the Society for Human Resource Management. Baker has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in America by Chambers USA's "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," and the Birmingham Business Journal named Baker as "Best of the Bar." Baker is a member of the American, Alabama, and Birmingham Bar Associations.
David T. Wiley has experience in all aspects of legal practice related to the workplace, including providing legal counsel regarding workers compensation and human resource policies, practices, and strategies. Wiley is a regular speaker at the Alabama Bar, Labor & Employment Section Annual Seminar, Tuscaloosa Human Resource Management Conference, and other legal seminars and conferences. Wiley has written articles for several publications, including The Labor Lawyer, The Fair Labor Standards Act (a BNA publication), Age Discrimination in Employment Law (BNA), and The Georgia Law Review. Wiley is a member of the American, Alabama, and Birmingham Bar Associations.
Shannon L. Miller has experience in all aspects of legal practice related to the workplace, including multi-plaintiff and class-action litigation and affirmative action compliance. Miller was a law clerk for Judge James H. Hancock, U.S. District Court, Birmingham, Ala. Miller is a regular speaker at Lorman and other legal conferences and seminars. Miller is a member of the American, Alabama, and Birmingham Bar Associations.
"We're all enthusiastic about the prospects for growth given the expertise and deep resources of Jackson Lewis's national practice," says Thomas A. Davis.
Jackson Lewis's Birmingham office is located at 2001 Park Place North, Suite 650 Park Place Tower.
For more information, please contact: Clare Grossman, Marketing Director, Jackson Lewis T: (212) 545-4068, E: grossmac@jacksonlewis.com Elizabeth Coxe, the bounce agency T: (864) 271-8340, E: elizabeth.coxe@thebounceagency.com