Anne R. Yuengert

Birmingham, AL

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Education Law

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Firm

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

317 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Education Law Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Birmingham.

Biography

Anne has over 25 years experience partnering with clients to efficiently manage employment matters, whether that entails walking through an employee disciplinary issue, training supervisors on FMLA, early settlement of an EEOC charge or a jury trial. She has worked with clients throughout the Southeast to develop handbooks, administer FMLA and USERRA leave, oversee reductions in force, negotiate employment agreements (including non-competes), and all aspects of employee training. Anne has handled numerous employment discrimination claims (EEOC charges and lawsuits) and Department of Labor inquiries. She has conducted workplace investigations to address hostile environment harassment complaints, disability accommodation requests, and employee theft.

Overview

Birmingham, Alabama

205-521-8000

One Federal Place
1819 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1989
University of Virginia, B.A., graduated 1984

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

Alabama Bar Association - Member
American Bar Association - Member
Birmingham Society for Human Resource Management - Member
Defense Research Institute - Member
Society for Human Resource Management - Member

Firm Location

Education

Bar Admissions

Affiliations

Birmingham, Alabama

205-521-8000

One Federal Place
1819 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

Alabama Bar Association - Member
American Bar Association - Member
Birmingham Society for Human Resource Management - Member
Defense Research Institute - Member
Society for Human Resource Management - Member

Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1989
University of Virginia, B.A., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

There is no better than Ms. Yuengert in regards to FMLA. ADAAA, Worker's Comp, and other Human Resources fields. She is an excellent trial attorney with 25 years' experience. She is timeliness in responding, effective in working with myself and others, and has great clarity and patience. She is an outstanding individual in the legal and local community and has great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and compassion for the poor or mistreated.

Anne Yuengert is a well-rounded and proactive labor attorney. Her practical approach to employment matters combined with a very savvy approach to litigation is valuable.

Patricia Pritchett (University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C.)

Birmingham, AL

Anne Yuengert has very good judgment and is knowledgeable.

Anne Yuengert works well with management. She is practical and approachable.

Patricia Pritchett (University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C.)

Birmingham, AL

Anne is a very knowledgeable and sharp attorney. She is probably one of the best attorneys that I have ever worked with.

Margaret James (InDyne, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Education Law, Birmingham (2026)
Education Law, Birmingham (2024)
Employment Law - Management, Birmingham (2022)
Education Law, Birmingham (2021)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Education Law
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Special Focus:

Civil Rights
Covenants Not to Compete
Defense
Disability
Discrimination
Education
Harassment
Labor
Litigation
Management
Wage-Hour Law

Awards:

Best Lawyers, Litigation-Labor and Employment
Best Lawyers, Labor and Employment Law
Best Lawyers, Labor Law-Management
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Employment and Labor
Martindale Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Rated
Alabama Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor
Best Lawyers, Employment Law-Management
Listed in Chambers USA, Labor & Employment

News & Media

Insights

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Case History

Cases

Other Court Admissions

United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama

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