Mike Lord is a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Section. For more than 15 years, Mr. Lord has represented management in employment law and related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition, he advises clients on non-compete covenants, confidentiality agreements, and the protection of trade secrets. He has extensive experience in OSHA matters.
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D.,
cum laudeWashington & Lee University, B.A.,
magna cum laude
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
- Litigation Section
North Carolina Bar Association
- Labor Section
- Litigation Section
North Carolina State Bar
Awards and Honors
The Best Lawyers in America - Labor & Employment Law
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Labor & Employment Law
Listed in
North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine
Publications
- "Jury Will Decide Whether City's English-Only Rule Violated the Law," Labor & Employment Update, Oct. 11, 2006
- "Ineffective Waivers," Labor & Employment Update, Sept. 28, 2006
- "Now This Won't Hurt (Much)," Labor & Employment Update, Issue 14, Sept. 25, 2003
- "OSHA Recordkeeping Accountability Requirements," Labor & Employment Update, Issue 13, Sept. 18, 2003
- "Lack of Consideration Voids Non-Compete," Labor & Employment Update, Issue 11, Aug. 22, 2003
- "Occupational Safety Briefs," Labor & Employment Update, Issue 5, June 24, 2003
Representations
- Class action by consumers alleging race discrimination by a rental car company
- Reversed arbitrator's decision ordering reinstatement of discharged employee who refused to take a drug test
- Successful appeal of improper unit determination by NLRB in union organizing election
- Summary judgment granted in sex discrimination matter on the grounds of res judicata
- Summary judgment affirmed in race discrimination action
- Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed ADA claim after the company raised the possibility of seeking costs
- Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed ADEA claim after the company raised the possibility of seeking costs
- Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed REDA claim during the company's oral argument of its motion to dismiss
- Successfully sought leave to request from OSHA the production of unredacted witness statements taken by its compliance officers during fatality inspections
Education
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