Ashleigh R. Eames

Ashleigh represents employers across a broad spectrum of workplace disputes. Having both prosecuted and defended employee claims, she brings a well-rounded perspective to every engagement and is dedicated to delivering practical, results-oriented counsel aligned with each client’s unique business goals.

Federal Employment Litigation

Ashleigh regularly defends employers against claims in federal and state courts, as well before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state human rights commissions. Whether pursuing early resolution or aggressively litigating through trial, she tailors her approach to the client’s objectives and risk profile.

Ashleigh has litigated a wide range of employment claims, including those arising under:

• Title VII
• Section 1981
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including wage and hour class and collective actions
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

She has handled matters spanning administrative charges, arbitrations, and complex multi-forum litigation for employers across industries.

Employment Counseling

Ashleigh counsels human resources professionals, in-house counsel, and business leaders on day-to-day workplace issues, including hiring, discipline, terminations, reasonable accommodations, leave management, internal investigations, separation agreements, and employee training. She also assists clients in developing and updating employee handbooks, employment policies, and compliance guidance to reduce litigation risk.

Industries Represented

Ashleigh has experience representing employers in a variety of industries, including:

• Retail
• Property Management
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Financial Services
• Trucking and Logistics
• Sports and Entertainment