Areas of Practice
Education
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1995
- Louisiana State University in Shreveport, B.A., 1990
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1995
- Texas, 2005
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
- 5th Cir., 1995
- E.D. La., 1995
- M.D. La., 1995
- W.D. La., 1995
- N.D. Tex., 2005
- S.D. Tex., 2005
As a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group, Jennifer Anderson defends employers in civil rights and other employment-related litigation, including litigation under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and their state law counterparts. Ms. Anderson also represents employers involved in administrative proceedings before the EEOC and similar state agencies.
Ms. Anderson devotes a large part of her practice to counseling employers on the development and administration of sound policies and practices to minimize exposure to litigation, and training management-level employees on various aspects of labor and employment law. Ms. Anderson speaks frequently at seminars designed for employers and management concerning these and other aspects of labor and employment law, and she is an Associate Editor of the Louisiana Employment Law Letter. Ms. Anderson has served as a contributor to The Forum weekly news publication, providing readers with updates on labor and employment law and the subsequent effects on businesses.
Noteworthy
- Recognized in "Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in the area of Labor & Employment (annually since 2007)
- Listed in the 2010 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Employment & Labor (also listed in 2009)
- AV® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell
News
- Jones Walker Presents Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
- Thirty-Seven Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010
- Anderson Presents at Employment Law Symposium and Virtual Summit
- Jones Walker Top-Ranked in Chambers USA
- Thirty-Eight Jones Walker Attorneys Listed in 2009 Issue of Louisiana Super Lawyers
- Anderson's "Legal Changes for Employers" Published in The Forum
Presentations
- "The Times They Are A-Changing: Change is What the Obama Administration Promised, and Change is What We've Got", March 11, 2010
- "DOL Audits and Wage & Hour Lawsuits are Hotter than Ever: Spot and Avoid the Most Common Traps", September 17, 2009
- "Exempt vs. Nonexempt: The Million-Dollar-Plus Question (if a Lawsuit Ensues)", September 17, 2009
- "Your Hottest Wage and Hour Questions", September 17, 2009
- "Wage & Virtual Hour Summit: Advanced FLSA Compliance Strategies", July 22, 2009
- "EEOC Nightmares", September 24, 2008
Publications
- "Legal Changes for Employers"
The Forum Newsweekly, July 16, 2008 - "Cyber Policies: Social Networking Sites Could Jeopardize Employment"
The Forum, April 29, 2008 - “FMLA: Labor Department Releases Revisions”
The Forum, March 19, 2008 - "2007 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature Begins"
Louisiana Employment Law Letter, Vol. 16, No. 2, May 2007 - "Disaster Contingency Planning and Crisis Management: An Experienced Employer’s Checklist"
November 30, 2006 - "Disaster Preparedness and Response: an Experienced Employer’s Checklist"
Louisiana Employment Law Letter, Vol. 15, No. 3, June 2006 - "New Orleans Law Firm Survives Katrina, Helps Stricken Clients"
Best Practices in HR, Business and Legal Reports, Inc., Issue 802, December 3, 2005 - "Disaster Recovery FAQs for Employers"
Louisiana Employment Law Letter, Vol. 14, No. 7, October 2005
Memberships
- American Bar Association (Member, Section of Labor and Employment Law)
- Federal Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
