Biography

Sarah Mitchell's practice consists of representing clients in employment litigation in federal and state courts and related proceedings. Ms. Mitchell has also represented employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and state agencies and has defended claims brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, Title VII, Executive Order 11246, and the anti-retaliation provisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

Ms. Mitchell's nonlitigation practice includes advising and counseling employers regarding legal compliance and risk management on a variety of employment and human resources issues. Ms. Mitchell has assisted clients in drafting and implementing personnel policies and practices, provided clients with guidance and recommendations relating to the removal of architectural barriers, and advised clients regarding terminations, reductions in force, hiring, leaves of absence, drug testing, wages, restrictive covenants, workers' compensation, and disability-related accommodations. Additionally, Ms. Mitchell has advised clients regarding issues under the Texas Staff Leasing Services Act and has assisted clients in drafting and updating affirmative action plans.

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Organization Membership

Ms. Mitchell is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Employment Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. She is also a member of the American Bar Association.

Community Involvement

While attending Baylor University, Ms. Mitchell was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. She is currently a member of the Dallas Women's Foundation Grants Review Committee and is annually involved in the Warren Center's Fantasy Football Fundraising Event.

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Speeches / Publications

Ms. Mitchell is the author of "Rules Implementing USERRA Will Become Effective on January 15," which was published on Martindale.com. She has also co-authored "Understanding and Complying With Barrier-Free Design and Accessibility Requirements," the "Fair Labor Standards Act" chapter of the Texas Employment Law Handbook (2005-2007, 2007-2009, 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 editions), and "Covenants Not to Compete: The Swinging Pendulum of Enforceability."

Ms. Mitchell also spoke on "Recent FMLA Developments: The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, the Proposed FMLA Regulations, and a Brief Primer on the EEOC's Guidelines Concerning Caregivers" at the 2008 Jackson Walker Labor & Employment Law Symposium.

Links to Publications

• Covenants Not to Compete: The Swinging Pendulum of Enforceability
• NLRB Issues Final Rule on Employee Rights Notice Posting
• RECENT FMLA DEVELOPMENTS: The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, the Proposed FMLA Regulations, and a Brief Primer on the EEOC's Guidelines Concerning Caregivers
• Congress Amends FMLA to Create New Leave Entitlement for Service Members' Families
• New Minimum Wage Poster for the July 24th Minimum Wage Increase
• Rules Implementing USERRA Will Become Effective on January 15

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Latest News

• Labor and Employment Group Speaks on Fair Labor Standards Act

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