Amanda A. Williams

Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained full defense verdict in federal jury trial in an FMLA discrimination and retaliation case on behalf of one of the largest non-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States.; Obtained dismissal in multi-plaintiff race discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation case, which was affirmed by the Fifth Circuit on appeal.; Obtained summary judgment for the world's largest online retailer in disability discrimination and retaliation case.; Obtained Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal in race discrimination and retaliation case for academic institution, which was affirmed by the Fifth Circuit on appeal.; Obtained summary judgment on behalf of physician practice management company in a race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation case.; Obtained summary judgment in state court in Houston, Texas on breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims.; Obtained several rulings and dismissals of Charges of Discrimination filed with the EEOC and TWC against numerous employers.; Provided employment related training to managers, human resources personnel, employees, and other representatives regarding premises liability, claims handling, consumer protection, and general liability, etc.; Negotiated settlements on behalf of numerous clients in matters involving personal injury, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of employment contracts, age, gender, national origin, disability, and other forms of discrimination/harassment/retaliation, etc.; Obtained summary judgment for a national airline catering company in a race discrimination and IIED case.; Obtained summary judgment for national security company in a sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation case.; Obtained summary judgment for national massage therapy Franchise in a sexual harassment case in which the EEOC issued a for-cause determination.; Obtained summary judgment for a correctional facility in a sexual harassment, sex/race discrimination, and retaliation case.; The above representations were handled by Ms. Williams prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Certification: Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, 2013-Present