United States 
Canada (EN) 
México 
France 
Deutschland 
United Kingdom 
Mallory represents employers in a wide range of employment matters, from single-plaintiff disputes to complex class and collective actions under federal and state laws. She regularly defends clients in pre-litigation proceedings before administrative agencies, conducts sensitive internal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other workplace misconduct, and advises on day-to-day personnel issues.
Mallory also counsels employers on developing and implementing compliant, practical policies and procedures, including employee handbooks and employment and separation agreements. A dedicated management-side advocate, she partners closely with clients to deliver creative, business-focused solutions that mitigate risk and advance organizational goals throughout the employment lifecycle.
Employment Litigation
As an accomplished employment litigator, Mallory has secured dismissals, summary judgments, and defense verdicts in federal and state courts. She has handled lawsuits involving:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII)
- Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA)
- Missouri Whistleblower’s Protection Act (WPA)
- Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- 42 U.S.C § 1981 (Section 1981)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws
- Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- Various state law claims, including wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, workers’ compensation retaliation, breach of contract, defamation, tortious interference with business expectancy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Agency Complaints, Charges and Investigations
Mallory represents employers before administrative agencies nationwide. She prepares persuasive responses to charges filed with the EEOC, MCHR, IDHR, and other state and local agencies, guides clients through agency investigations, and successfully mediates and negotiates resolutions of charges of discrimination. Mallory also conducts sensitive workplace investigations and collaborates closely with clients to address employee complaints, resolving issues before they escalate into formal administrative or judicial proceedings.
Employment Counseling
Mallory regularly counsels clients on compliance with employment-related laws and regulations, litigation avoidance, and employment best practices. She partners with clients to draft and update multi-state employee handbooks and policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Mallory has also prepared hundreds of separation agreements in compliance with various federal and state laws, including templates for separation agreements used by nationwide employers. Additionally, she regularly drafts and revises other employment-related documents, such as employment agreements, wage deduction authorizations, retention agreements, offer letters, and independent contractor agreements, tailored to the employer’s objectives and legal obligations.
Industries
Mallory partners with employers to achieve their goals, whether by implementing effective workplace policies, negotiating early case resolutions, or vigorously and cost-effectively defending claims in state or federal court. In doing so, she has extensive experience representing employers with national, regional, and local operations across a wide range of industries, including:
- Banking and Finance
- Construction
- Food Manufacturing
- Food Service
- Healthcare
- Higher Education
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Nonprofit
- Real Estate and Facility Management
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transportation and Logistics
