Kristie specializes in advising and representing employers in a broad range of employment matters arising under federal and state law. She represents employers in all types of employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, trade secret violations and other employment-related causes of action. Kristie also counsels employers on various topics including the ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and non-compete issues, provides training, and regularly reviews and drafts employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Social Media Law Update, Association of Corporate Counsel, 2011 Value Challenge: Taking a Step Forward, March 2011.
The Interface Between Social Networking and Employment Law and Privacy, Retail Industry Lenders Association (RILA) Law Conference, November 2010.
Social and Business Networking Sites: How They've Impacted the Workplace, November 2009.
Overview of Federal Laws Affecting the Employment Relationship, Training for Managers, July 2008.
Update on Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Law, November 2007.
Volunteers & The Law: The Legal Issues of Working with Volunteers, October 2006.
Publications
"Giving Nursing Moms a Break: Mandatory 'Reasonable Break Times' Under Federal Law," Employment & The Law (July 2011).
"To Friend or Not to Friend: How Best to Handle Facebook Friendships with Employees," Employment & The Law (July 2011).
"Meet the 'New EEOC,'" Employment & The Law (August 2010).
"Time to Get the Message: How Employers Can Address the Influx of Text Messaging in the Workplace," Employment & The Law (April 2010).
"'MySpace' v. Company's Space: A New Jersey Court Weighs in on Employment Decisions Based on Social Media Content," Privacy & Data Security Law Journal, Vol. 4, No. 10 (October 2009).
"Recent Sixth Circuit Court Decision Recognizes 'Associational Retaliation' Claims," Employment & The Law (November 2008).
"Telecommuting: 10 Legal Considerations," Employment Benefit Plan Review, Vol. 63, No. 3 (September 2008) (co-author).
"EEOC Issues New Guidance on Discrimination of Workers with Caregiver Responsibilities," Employment & The Law (Winter 2007).
"Oasis or Mirage, Desert Palace and Its Impact on the Summary Judgment Landscape," 33 Fla. St. U.L. Rev. 1177 (2006).
Work Experience
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2006-present
Member, Recruiting Committee, 2009
Member, Diversity Committee, 2010
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Central America
Memberships
· State Bar of Georgia (Labor and Employment Section)
· Bleckley Inn of Court
· N Club, University of Nebraska Women's Swim Team