Rhonda L. Klein

Rhonda Klein, a Principal in the Firm and an AV rated attorney, counsels and defends employers on a range of employment law concerns. Though her experience extends to most every facet of employment law, Rhonda is widely known for her expertise in the scope and application of equal opportunity laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act. Rhonda is also highly regarded for her expertise with respect to drafting, challenging and defending restrictive covenant provisions in employment contracts. Rhonda routinely counsels clients on day-to-day employment issues, drafts and analyses policies and employment contracts, conducts management training, and works with clients to resolve potential concerns without resort to litigation. When litigation cannot be avoided Rhonda vigorously defends clients against claims of discrimination and non-compliance with all of the employment discrimination laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other workplace-based complaints before administrative tribunals, state and federal courts, and in arbitrations and mediations. Having successfully completed the Association of Workplace Investigators training program, Rhonda also acts as an independent workplace investigator when issues requiring a neutral investigator rather than an advocate arise. Rhonda has also served as both a mediator and an arbitrator in workplace disputes. Before joining the Firm, Rhonda was a Senior Trial Attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition to her insider knowledge of the EEOC and its processes, Rhonda trained Atlanta based EEOC employees in the interpretation and application of the ADA and was considered the EEOCs go-to person for ADA issues throughout the state of Georgia. Prior to joining the EEOC Rhonda had a business litigation practice, handling all types of contract and business-related issues.