- Lead trial counsel in several cases related to noncompetition agreement claims.
- Lead defense counsel in cases brought under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and other employment statutes.
- Lead appellate counsel in state and federal court appeals.
- Collective bargaining on behalf of management clients with unions, including Unite Here, UFCW, IATSE, and Workers United.
- Represented multiple clients in administrative matters before the NLRB, EEOC, DOL, Office of Civil Rights, and other agencies.
Partner,
- Phone: 404.881.7827
- Email: chris.marquardt@alston.com
Chris represents a diverse group of companies, sports organizations and colleges. Clients hire Chris to litigate their complex business disputes, particularly those involving employees who leave a company to join a competitor, and to advise them on compliance with a wide array of employment and education laws.