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Hot Topics and Legal Trends in Employment Labor Law Stan Graham Waller David R.

STANLEY E. "STAN" GRAHAM Partner 615.850.8935 direct stan.graham@wallerlaw.com Assistant: Melissa Seay 615.850.8171 melissa.seay@wallerlaw.

62 STANLEY E. "STAN" GRAHAM Partner direct Assistant: Melissa Seay Nashville City Center 511 Union Street Suite 2700 Nashville, TN fax Major employers in the retail, hospitality, automotive, information services, and manufacturing industries turn to Stan Graham for answers when dealing with complex employment issues. Stan provides immediate access, risk mitigation advice, and strategic planning that serve clients' specific goals in litigation and daily advice and counsel. His practice includes extensive experience with the defense of matters related to: ADA Public Accommodation disputes Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) employment disputes Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption and wage disputes Employee Retirement Income Security Act benefits disputes Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act disputes Litigation arising under the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1964 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) litigation Age Discrimination in Employment Act disputes Labor Management Relations Act disputes State civil rights disputes, including matters in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee He also has broad experience in non-compete disputes, medical peer review actions, drug testing and medical inquiries, and business disputes. When a matter arises, Stan first asks, "What do you want to accomplish?" Establishing that critical information upfront allows Stan to provide practical, strategic advice. In part because he does not lose sight of his primary concern addressing each Industries Served Hospitality Retail and Mixed Use Automotive Legal Services Labor & Employment Discrimination & Harassment Wage and Hour (FLSA) ERISA Labor & Employment Class Actions Education J.D., cum laude, Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, 1996 Executive Editor - Cumberland Law Review Presidential Scholar - Curia Honoris and Phi Kappa Phi Honors B.S., University of Florida, 1991 Bar Admissions Tennessee U.S. District Court, All Districts of Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Court Admissions United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. District Court, All Districts

63 Stanley "Stan" E. Graham client's particular objective clients repeatedly return for Stan's advice. Stan employs a hands-on, empathetic approach to his work. Whether answering a question about an accommodation request, or leading the defense in a complex jury trial, Stan adopts a relatable, respectful style that resonates with all walks of life. CEOs, general counsel, HR managers, and tradesmen alike can appreciate Stan's counsel and character. A former assistant attorney general, Stan has the experience to take a matter all the way through the litigation, trial, and appellate process, and the knowledge to offer strategic alternatives that best meet the client's goals. For several years, Stan has served on the Steering Committee for the Labor and Employment Section of DRI, an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business in civil litigation. He also formerly served as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Labor and Employment Law Section. Chambers USA lists Stan Graham as a leading Labor and Employment Attorney, and he is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Stan is also recognized by Best Lawyers in the categories of Employment Law- Management and Litigation-Labor & Employment. Professional Steering Committee, Defense Research Institute (DRI) Employment and Labor Law Section, 2003 to present Vice-Chair, 2014 DRI Annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar, Phoenix, Arizona Chair, Tennessee Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, Executive Council, TBA Labor and Employment Law Section, 2005 to present Past Director, Tennessee Hotel and Lodging Association, Board of Directors Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation Fellow, Tennessee Bar Association/YLD Past Chair, Tennessee High School Mock Trial Competition Past Chapter Editor, Lindemann and Kadue, Age Discrimination in Employment Law (American Bar Association) Graduate, Inaugural Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Program Past Associate Barrister, Harry Phillips American Inns of Court Past Faculty, Alabama Judicial College Frequent speaker and author on workplace issues Prior Affiliations Assistant Attorney General, Complex Civil Litigation Division, Alabama Office of the Attorney General, Mentored by Attorney General Jeff Sessions (now U.S. Senator for State of Alabama) and Attorney General William H. Pryor (now Circuit Judge, U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals) Community Chairman of the Board, ToolLife, Inc. -

64 Stanley "Stan" E. Graham Board of Directors and Executive Committee, W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School Board of Directors, Economic Club of Nashville, Vestry Member, St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, Middle School Youth Leader, St. George s Church, 2000 to present Former Member, Board of Directors, St. George's Kindergarten Former Member, Steering Committee, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Sennet Society Up Close Stan and his wife keep busy with their two boys. Whether riding bikes, playing basketball, heading to the park, or building a Lego tower, the family is an active one. Stan leads a Wednesday evening program dedicated to serving the youth of his community. He also enjoys teaching Sunday School.

DAVE MELLON Dave Mellon received his B.A. from Indiana University in 1990 and his J.D. from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1999.

Dave then entered private practice and was a shareholder in a large Birmingham law firm for several years where he represented employers and management.

Dave is now University Counsel for the University of Alabama System and primarily represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) campus.

65 DAVE MELLON Dave Mellon received his B.A. from Indiana University in 1990 and his J.D. from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in After law school he clerked for Presiding Judge William C. Thompson on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Dave then entered private practice and was a shareholder in a large Birmingham law firm for several years where he represented employers and management. While in private practice he also served as a Deputy Attorney General from 2006 to 2013 representing many state agencies. Dave is now University Counsel for the University of Alabama System and primarily represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) campus. UAB is the state s largest single employer, with 18,000 students, 23,000 employees and an annual economic impact exceeding $5 billion. UAB is also home to the third largest public hospital in the United States. Dave s litigation practice includes general civil litigation, preventative training, and litigating employment law claims brought under multiple statutes such as Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, 42 U.S.C. 1981, 42 U.S.C. 1983, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and USERRA. He works closely with Administration personnel regarding compliance with the Clery Act, FERPA, HIPAA, FCRA, and issues related to data protection, privacy, and security. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association s Roster of Neutrals, the Defense Research Institute, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of College and University Attorneys, and has trial experience at the state, federal, and appellate levels.

Daniel E. Turner. Focus Areas. Overview

Daniel E. Turner. Focus Areas. Overview Shareholder 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 main: (404) 233-0330 direct: (404) 443-3525 fax: (404) 233-2361 dturner@littler.com Focus Areas Class Actions Litigation and Trials Discrimination