Kevin has been practicing labor and employment law since 1982. He represents employers throughout the country in a wide variety of labor and employment law matters. Such representation involves employment-related litigation in federal and state courts, including class actions and franchise and independent contractor litigation. In addition, he handles affirmative action planning and compliance, including extensive involvement with “glass ceiling” issues and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance reviews, restrictive covenant matters, labor arbitrations and negotiations, union campaigns, and mediations. He has also published numerous articles on labor and employment issues and is a frequent speaker on such topics.In addition to his experience handling employment-related litigation and traditional labor matters, Kevin has worked extensively with clients on preventive planning to avoid disputes and litigation by:Conducting labor and employment audits with companies to identify and correct problem areas and develop preventive strategiesAssisting clients with outsourcing and independent contractor issuesDeveloping and implementing successful downsizing and other reorganizational strategiesProviding counsel regarding restrictive covenant mattersAnalyzing compensation and promotional systems and developing compliance strategiesDeveloping comprehensive and effective employment policies and related supervisory trainingProviding day-to-day preventive advice on terminations, sexual harassment investigations, etc.Kevin believes strongly that such proactive strategies are critically important to minimize exposure to costly government investigations and litigation.
Lawyer Profile
Kevin P. Hishta
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Recognized Since:2012
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Recognized in:Labor Law - ManagementLitigation - Labor and Employment
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Law School:Vanderbilt University
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Website:
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Location:One Ninety One Peachtree Tower, Suite 4800191 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30303
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Vanderbilt University , J.D., graduated 1982
- Duke University , BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions:
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Affiliations:
- American Bar Association - Member
- Atlanta Bar Association - Member
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - Member
- Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Editor
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
- Chambers USA's Leading Business Lawyers ("bright litigator and fine client advocate" with "experience in a wide range of labor and employment matters")
- Atlanta Magazine's Super Lawyers
- BTI Client Services All-Star (1 of only 318 attorneys recognized nationwide, only 26 of whom are employment attorneys)
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Lawyer Client Comments
"Kevin always delivers a superior solution when you have a complex employment law problem, especially one involving class implications."
Firm Details
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
http://www.ogletree.com
Headquarters
One Ninety One Peachtree Tower, Suite 4800
191 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 881.1300
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Other Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia
Experience
- Successfully represented major retailer in defeating motion for system wide class certification in race discrimination action
- Successfully represented multi-state manufacturer in defeating motion for system wide class certification in gender discrimination action and ultimately prevailing via summary judgment on all claims
- Successfully represented leading consumer goods company in case involving independent contractors and claims under various franchise and related laws
- Successfully represented manufacturer in defeating various unfair labor practice charges in reorganization context
- Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of manufacturer in complex Americans with Disabilities Act case
