Biography
Judy Bennett Garner is a labor and employment attorney with experience counseling employers in various industries, including transportation, healthcare, technology, and financial services. Judy advises and represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and labor relations. Additionally, Judy has experience litigating a wide range of employment matters in federal and state court, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations, including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrations.
Judy takes a service-oriented approach to her practice, delivering practical advice to businesses and thorough, well-written work product that demonstrates attention to detail and adds value for clients.
Education
BMus, magna cum laude, The Catholic University of America
MMus, The Catholic University of America
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
- Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law, Administrative Editor
Bar Admissions
Texas, 2014
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas
Litigation practice includes cases involving violations of employment statutes, such as:
- Title VII and Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Various state anti-discrimination statutes
Representative Experience
- Obtained jury trial victory for Midland hospital in a sexual harassment and retaliation case brought by a former employee.
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.)
- Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2021
- “Top 40 Under 40,” The National Black Lawyers, 2019
- Co-Author, “The Fair Labor Standards Act” Chapter of the Texas Employment Law Handbook, Texas Association of Business and Texas SHRM (2019-2021 edition)
- “COVID-19: Returning to Work,” Jackson Walker webinar (May 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, “Responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic — The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Other Tools for Employers,” Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal (April 2020)
- “COVID 19 & Your Business Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Jackson Walker webinar (March 20, 2020)
- “Coronavirus, Your Business, and What You Need to Know,” Jackson Walker webinar (March 5, 2020)
- “Benefits & Compensation Round Table: Gender Pay Equity—Watch Out for Red Flags & Red Herrings,” DallasHR (January 15, 2020)
- “Employee Privacy and Background Checks,” Labor & Employment Law Symposium (October 11, 2018)
- Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Advisory Board
- Dallas Bar Association – Labor and Employment Section
- Family Compass, Board of Directors
- J.L. Turner Legal Association
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Pathfinder, 2018
- National Employment Law Council (NELC) Academy, Fellow, 2018