Employment and Labor

Attorney - Litigation and Investigations

Lisa Braxton is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Practice Group. Her practice includes representing  employers on a broad range of employment issues, including those arising under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"), the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), and related state and local laws.

In addition to employment-related claims, Lisa advises organizations on a variety of employment matters, including the development of effective personnel policies, performance management practices, disciplinary issues, internal investigations, employee leave and attendance matters, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and separation agreements. She also works with the firm's global mobility team to develop an orderly and efficient practice for expatriate assignments or the transfer of personnel between countries.

Prior to joining the firm, Lisa served as senior counsel for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. While at Turner, Ms. Braxton was responsible for advising the company on a variety of employment issues, as well as negotiating, drafting, and enforcing employment and independent contractor agreements, overseeing the drafting and implementation of company-wide policy initiatives and conducting management training on policies and management best practices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS State Bar of Georgia