Kathryn T. Parham

Kathryn serves as Special Counsel with the firm’s EEO Advantage Program. In her role as Special Counsel, Kathryn works with a small group of employers and defends them nationwide against administrative charges filed with the EEOC and state agencies. She partners with in-house counsel and internal business partners to conduct timely and effective investigations and advises clients regarding risk and dispute resolution strategies. Kathryn prepares persuasive position statements and limits and manages document and witness interview requests and engages in settlement negotiations and mediations in order to bring matters to quick resolution. Kathryn also works with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to develop and implement risk management and change strategies to limit future liability, and provides advice and counsel regarding day-to-day employment-related matters, including internal investigations, discipline and discharge, leave management, and reasonable accommodations.

Prior to joining the firm’s EEO Advantage program, Kathryn gained extensive experience representing employers in all aspects of employment law, including defending employers before administrative agencies and in employment litigation in both state and federal court. Kathryn has represented employers on a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and state and local laws. Kathryn also regularly counseled employers on best practices for avoiding litigation and on day-to-day human resources issues, including discipline and discharge, employment policies, and handbooks.