I oversee a team dedicated to providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice regarding traditional labor and employee relations matters for Southern Glazer’s in 45 states and Canada. My team manages the Company’s employment litigation with a goal towards efficient resolution of disputes. We also provide day-to-day advice regarding matters relating to employment discrimination/harassment/retaliation, wage and hour issues, whistle-blower claims, trade secret protection and other employee relations matters. Additionally, I oversee a team of trained investigators dedicated to investigating and resolving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and we provide nation-wide training on these topics to avoid such claims. We represent the company in charges before federal and state administrative agencies, and we manage litigation brought by employees. Our team also oversees traditional labor matters relating to the Company’s 27 collective bargaining agreements. We participate in collective bargaining, advise regarding CBA drafting and interpretation, manage grievances and arbitrations, and represent the Company before the National Labor Relations Board. Finally, we also manage the Company’s affirmative action plans and OFCCP compliance. In addition to my legal work, I also co-chair the Dallas corporate office’s diversity council. The Council is dedicated to promoting diversity at Southern Glazer’s and ensuring that employees of all backgrounds are included in all aspects of our business. As part of this effort, the Council also oversees the Company’s business resource groups and encourages cooperation between them.