Human Resources High School

Brandi Frederick

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ***** ***** ****

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Zip: 35244

Country: USA

Phone: 205-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $150,000

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Brandi B. Frederick

Attorney at Law - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama 35244

*********@********.***

205-***-**** phone

205-***-**** cell

Admitted to practice before:

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

United States Court of International Trade

Alabama Supreme Court and all Alabama Courts

All Alabama Federal District Courts

Work experience

The Frederick Firm, Birmingham, AL: Partner, Sept. 2005-Present Advise employers regarding human resource (HR) and employment matters including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, NLRA, FLSA and applicable regulations; assist employers with DOL, EEOC and NLRB investigations; reviewing, revising and preparing employment policies, employee handbooks, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs, including mandatory arbitration agreements; ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations and the requirements of other federal and state laws, oversight of employers internal investigation of employee complaints. Represent employers and members of their management in administrative proceedings before the EEOC and NLRB and state administrative agencies; Defend employers and individual managers in employment litigation in state and federal courts, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to all paper discovery; preparing for trial and preparing and arguing motions especially for summary judgment; and successfully defending victories at the trial court level on appeal. Prepare and present seminars on various employment related matters, including Title VII, compliance with federal and state immigration laws and regulations in hiring, I-9, e-verify, and HB56. Obtain temporary and defeat opposing partys request for preliminary injunctive relief. Represent corporate clients in commercial litigation regarding contractual and other business disputes; draft, review and revise various contracts. I have occasionally and rarely represented employee-plaintiffs in employment litigation that has not presented any positional conflicts. Thus, I have been exposed to the plaintiffs perspective and it has added even more depth to my experience as a litigator and employment attorney. Collaborate with partner and co-counsel to create litigation management plan and strategy for complex cases. Manage and oversee litigation; supervise and direct law clerks, paralegals and support staff throughout the course of litigation. Manage office, expenses, billing, collection and document retention policies and practices; train, manage and review performance of law clerks, paralegals and support staff.

Lloyd, Gray Whitehead, Birmingham, AL: Associate, Feb. 2004-Sept. 2005 Defend corporate clients in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, including depositions, preparation of and responses to discovery, preparation and argument of dispositive and other motions, evaluate cases for mediation and other settlement negotiations and handle mediations. Oversee, direct, manage, train and supervise other associate attorneys, paralegals and support staff in litigation of employment and commercial cases. Manage case load, delegate tasks, and assign cases to and review work of other associates. Provide feedback to associates on tasks completed. Defend and manage litigation of large corporation in 47-named plaintiff employment litigation, including oversight, management and supervision of associates and support staff throughout the litigation.

Tanner Guin, LLC, Tuscaloosa, AL: Assoc., Sept. 2002-Dec. 2003; Law Clerk, Summer 2000 2001, Aug. 2001-Sept. 2002 Advise employers on day-to-day human resources and employment matters; including reviewing, revising and preparing employment policies, compliance with requirements of federal employment laws, and investigation of employee complaints; represent corporate clients in defense of EEOC charges and in unemployment compensation administrative hearings. Assist partners in defense of corporate clients in all stages of employment litigation in state and federal courts and a large, complex commercial dispute before the American Arbitration Association, including depositions, preparation of and responses to discovery, preparation of and argue dispositive and other motions, prepare appellate briefs for appeals before the Eleventh Circuit and Alabama Supreme Court, and evaluate cases for mediation and other settlement negotiations and participate in mediation. Prepare and present seminars to HR groups and associations, clients supervisors and managers on compliance with Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, ADA, HIPAA, and OSHA, as well as effective hiring, investigation, discipline and discharge policies and practices, including I-9 compliance and document retention. Prepare employee handbooks, work rules and employment policies for various employer clients.

Huie, Fernambucq Stewart, Birmingham, AL: Law Clerk, July 2001-Aug. 2001: Assist partners and associates in defense of corporate clients including preparation answers, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and various memoranda for use by attorneys in taking depositions and preparation for hearings and trials.

Hon. Inge P. Johnson, District Court Judge, Judicial Intern, Summer, 2000 and Hon. John E. Ott, Magistrate Judge, Judicial Intern, Spring, 2001

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama: Research various issues for pending cases and prepare memoranda and draft opinions for Article III District and Magistrate Judges review, including draft opinions in Title VII and ADEA cases. Attend hearings and discuss various evidentiary and procedural matters with Judges.

Johnston Barton Proctor Powell LLC, Birmingham, AL: Legal Secretary, July 1997-August 1999 Legal secretary to a lead partner and an associate in the firms then-extensive labor and employment group.

City of Higashisonogi, Nagasaki, Japan: English as a Second Language Teacher, June 1996-July 1997 Taught English as a second language in kindergarten, junior high school and to private students of all ages; at that time I was fluent in conversational Japanese.

Education

Juris Doctor, University of Alabama School of Law, May, 2002, GPA 3.1

Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Alabama at Birmingham, June, 1996, GPA 3.17,

Deans List (Fall 95 Winter 96); Presidents List (Spring 96)

Professional Associations

American Bar Association: Section of Litigation, Section of Labor Employment, and FLSA Subcommittee 2012 Annual Midwinter Report Contributing Author; Age Discrimination in Employment 2012 Supplement Chapter Editor: Ch. 14 Harassment and Ch. 24 Discovery

Alabama Bar Association: Section of Labor Employment Law

Birmingham Bar Association: CLE Committee (2010-2012)

Honors and Recent Speaking Engagements

Named 2012 Alabama Rising Star in Labor Employment by Super Lawyers

Author and Speaker, November 13, 2012 Seminar: UAB DBE Support Services: E-Verify Law Workshop

Author and Speaker, October 11, 2012 Seminar: Alabama State Bar LE Section: Topic: Alabamas Immigration Law, Paper: Dangers and Liabilities of Employing Illegal Aliens.

Author and Speaker, April 27, 2012 Seminar: Birmingham Bar Association:The Basics: Title VII from EEOC to Trial.

Author and Speaker,December 2011 Seminar: Birmingham Bar Association:Dangers and Liabilities of Employing Illegal Aliens.

Professional Licenses

Alabama State Bar License, September 2002

United States Customs Broker License, July 2012

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