Audra Katharine Hamilton

VCard PDF Audra K. Hamilton Member Email:[email protected] Phone:(501) 688.8801 Location: Little Rock Bar Admissions: Arkansas, Oklahoma Audra Hamilton has more than 20 years of experience representing employers in all phases of litigation, arbitration and administrative conflicts. Her extensive experience includes representation of companies of all sizes in the energy, health care, construction, public utility and service industries. In addition to her private practice experience, Audra has been the in-house employment counsel and executive in charge of human resources for a publicly traded energy company, giving her internal understanding of the challenges employers face. She uses that experience to provide employers with pragmatic strategies to mitigate risk. Audra has been a frequent speaker and author on employment-law related matters, including a practice guide to employers on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experience Represents employers before federal and state courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Labor, and arbitration panels. Counsels employers on compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Provides training to employers and human resources professionals on best practices. Advises employers on hiring, termination, leave-of-absence, accommodation requests and discipline issues. Provides independent investigation services for companies regarding claims of harassment or discrimination. Speaks and presents before human resources groups and attorneys on employment law. Clerked for the Honorable Warren K. Urbom, Senior District Judge, United States District Court for the District of Nebraska Professional Recognition The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation (2024) The Best Lawyers in America®: Litigation - Labor and Employment (2024) Little Rock Soirées Best Lawyers In Little Rock: Labor and Employment (2022) Rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell® (2006-2022) Involvement Co-Chair, Mitchell Williams Mentorship Committee Member, Arkansas Bar Association Fellow, Arkansas Bar Foundation Foundation Audit Committee Member, Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Society for Human Resources Management News Mitchell Williams Elects Seven New Members 50 Mitchell Williams Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® Attorneys Audra Hamilton and Nate Read Present at AHHRA Spring Conference 54 Mitchell Williams Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers®; 6 Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year Attorneys Audra Hamilton and Nate Read Discuss Legislative and Legal Updates at AHHRA 2023 Spring Conference Mitchell Williams Attorney Audra Hamilton Presents at AGC Arkansas Mitchell Williams Announces Attorneys Audra Hamilton and Jack Talbot Join Firm View All Articles United States District Court Blocks FTCs Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements The Pendulum Swings Back: NLRB Targets Neutral Work Rules in Reversal of Prior Ruling Can You Discipline Employees for Workplace Outbursts? NLRB Says It Depends on the Setting Subjective Criteria for Hiring Decisions or RIFs May Be Problematic Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Class-Action Waiver Clause Even In Absence of Arbitration Clause Restaurants Mandatory Service Charge Wasnt a Tip View All Publications HR Guide to Employment Law: A Practical Reference, ADA Chapter Co-Author, BLR Business & Legal Resources (2013) Mastering HR: Treacherous Triangle, M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC (2010) Mastering HR: ADA and ADAAA, M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC (2009) ADA Compliance: Practical Solutions for HR, M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC (2008)