Areas of Practice
Education
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1990; Chancellor's List; Recipient of Henry Plauche Dart Academic Scholarship
- Louisiana State University, B.A. in Political Science, 1987; Dean's List; Vice President, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society; Alpha Lambda Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1990
Court Admissions
- 1st Cir., 2003
- 5th Cir., 1992
- 6th Cir., 1994
- 7th Cir., 2000
- 9th Cir., 1992
- D. Colo., 1998
- N.D. Fla., 2005
- C.D. Ill., 2003
- E.D. La., 1991
- M.D. La., 1991
- W.D. La., 1991
- W.D. Mich., 2000
- W.D. Tex., 2002
Tracy Kern joined Jones Walker's Labor & Employment Practice Group in April 2007. Before joining Jones Walker, Ms. Kern was a partner and co-chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Area at Frilot Partridge, L.C. Her practice covers the spectrum of employment litigation, including both state and federal claims, and individual and class action suits. Ms. Kern has handled cases involving claims of race, age, disability, national origin, and sex discrimination, as well as sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, FMLA, FLSA, and noncompete/restrictive covenant issues. Her experience includes successfully litigating cases on a national basis in more than 35 jurisdictions.
Ms. Kern also helps employers avoid employment litigation. This aspect of her practice includes regularly advising employers regarding proposed employment decisions, reviewing and drafting employment policies and handbooks, and conducting training sessions concerning sexual harassment and other employment matters.
Noteworthy
- Listed in the 2008 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Employment & Labor
Representative Matters
- Successfully represented employers in numerous jury trial in federal and state courts on a national basis in employment discrimination cases.
- Advised a major national retailer on policies and procedures and downsizing.
- Conducted supervisory training on numerous occasions to several retail clients.
News
- Defense Verdict Obtained in Disability Discrimination/Retaliation Case Tried by Kern and Chess
- Kern and Chess Successfully Defend AutoZone in Retaliation Case
- Forty Jones Walker Attorneys Recognized in the 2008 Edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers
- Jones Walker Names Five New Partners
- Laurie Chess and Tracy Kern Help AutoZone Drive Away With Another Trial Victory
- Kern Joins Jones Walker's New Orleans Office
Memberships
- American Bar Association (Member, EEO Committee)
