Practice Areas - Labor and employment law
- Civil trial and appellate litigation
- Manufacturing
- Retail and grocery
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- Healthcare
- Transportation
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| University | Northwestern Louisiana State University, B.A., Psychology, 1993; National Trial Advocacy Competition; Best Oralist, Spring Moot Court Competition |
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| Law School | University of Arkansas, J.D., 1996 |
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| Admitted | 1996, Arkansas; 1997, Tennessee; United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Eighth Circuits; United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan; United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee |
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| Born | Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 13, 1971 |
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| Biography | Mr. Crider is a partner at Waller Lansden and leads the firms Labor and Employment group. His entire legal career has been dedicated to labor and employment litigation and counsel for companies. Mr. Crider represents companies of all sizes in various industries, from some of the world's largest employers in manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, retail and grocery, to various hospitality companies, start-up companies and family-owned businesses. Mr. Crider's trial experience includes jury verdicts in several federal court age discrimination cases under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Tennessee Human Rights Act (THRA) and cases involving alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Mr. Crider has litigated matters ranging from complex multi-plaintiff claims involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to jury trials involving alleged violations of Title VII, the ADEA, the FMLA, the ADA, USERRA, and common law retaliation. He frequently assists companies of all sizes in non-compete and related business litigation, including negotiation and drafting of employment agreements. For his work in labor and employment law, Mr. Crider has been recognized in the current edition of America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Chambers & Partners) as a rising star. Clerkships and Previous Affiliations: Served as Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren, Chief United States District Judge, Western District of Arkansas. Professional Activities: Member, Nashville, Tennessee and Arkansas and Bar Associations; Past Chair, Employment Law & Civil Rights Committee of the Nashville Bar Association; Member, Human Resources Committee of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Frequent lecturer on various labor and employment law issues; Board Member for Tennessee Hospitality Association. Civic and Other Activities: Past President, Middle Tennessee Chapter of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association; Member, Woodmont Christian Church. Articles: 1/28/2011, Record-Breaking Immigration Enforcement in Fiscal Year 2010; 9/28/2010, Immigration Law Update: ICE Serves New I-9 Notices of Inspection, USCIS Announces Final Rule Adjusting Fee for Immigration Benefits; 7/15/2010, The Gulf Oil Spill's Impact on Coastal Businesses and Employment; 3/26/2010, ICE Storm Hits Southeast: What Employers Need to Know About Government Worksite Enforcement; 3/14/2008, Waller Lansden News: Eighteen Waller Lansden Attorneys Recognized as "Leaders in their Field" in the 2008 edition of Chambers USA; 12/2/2004, Ask the Legal Professional As Seen in the Nashville Business Journal on December 3, 2004:Does the FMLA Allow Employers a Reasonable Amount of Time to Restore an Employee to Work? |
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| ISLN | 912203001 |
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