HOUSTON, TX (February 22, 2013) - Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fasted-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Ruthie N. White will assume the role of Houston office Managing Partner, succeeding Teresa S. Valderrama. Ms. Valderrama will continue in her role as Partner and Litigation Manager of the Houston office.
“We are confident in Ruthie’s ability to step right into her leadership role and continue Teresa’s great work in strengthening our presence and reputation in the region,” said Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino. “Although relatively new to the firm, Ruthie easily earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike with her commitment to legal excellence and client service. We are excited to see how the Houston office will continue to flourish under her management.”
“I am excited to assume the role of Managing Partner, and I am honored by this wonderful professional recognition," said White. “The Houston office is home to a group of exceptional and talented attorneys, and I look forward to leading our team on a path of continued growth and excellence.”
With more than two decades of legal practice and business experience, Ms. White has a track record of obtaining favorable decisions in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, as well as defending clients in the energy, banking, technology, retail, health care and construction sectors.
Ms. White regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment issues. These include drafting employment policies and procedures, investigating alleged employee misconduct, implementing disciplinary and job performance procedures, and developing selection criteria for reductions in force. She has presented numerous specially-tailored employment law seminars for supervisors and managers geared to meet the needs of individual clients.
Ms. White has served as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law and on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including the Association of Women Attorneys, the Association of Women Attorneys Foundation, and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center. She is a founder of The Downtown Group, a 200-member networking organization of African-American female lawyers, and contributes pro bono legal services to the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Ms. White earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1997. She received the 2006 South Texas College of Law Mamie Moore Proctor Trailblazer Award for being the first African-American female on the school’s law review. Ms. White is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars hosted by law schools and bar associations across Texas. Ms. White is admitted to practice in Texas (all districts) as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a member of the Labor & Employment Sections of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association and National Bar Association.
Jackson Lewis’ Houston office can be reached by calling (713) 650-0404.
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with 750 attorneys practicing in 52 locations nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits Counseling and Litigation; Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; General Employment Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Non-Competes and Protection Against Unfair Competition; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety and Health and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Representation; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 11th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations, once again earning a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel in a comprehensive survey by BTI Consulting Group as both a “Powerhouse” and “Standout” in employment litigation. In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms,” and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. As an “AmLaw 100” firm, Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 415 class actions. And finally, Jackson Lewis is a charter member of L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance currently of 14 workplace law firms in 14 countries.
For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Public Relations Manager
T: (703) 483-8373
Email: hamml@jacksonlewis.com