Overview

Amber Isom-Thompson has extensive experience representing employers in the defense of employment–related claims, including claims dealing with unlawful discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, failure to accommodate and leaves of absence, based on:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII)
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • State employment statutes

Prior to moving into her current role, Amber served as an early case evaluation (ECE) attorney on the Littler CaseSmart team, developing skill in investigating and evaluating single plaintiff litigation claims at an early stage to identify potential risks and guide litigation strategy.

Amber has represented employers in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state fair employment practices agencies. She also provides training to HR, employees and management to help clients meet their legal obligations and maintain a respectful workplace.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Women Lawyers

Recognition

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2016-2024

Named, Rising Star

Mid South

Super Lawyers

2010-2014

News, Analysis & Press

Artificial Intelligence and Real Risk Avoidance: The Interplay Between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Use of Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence

ACC Tennessee Chapter Newsletter

Q3 2022

What’s a Certificate of Employability and Why Is this Applicant Handing Me One?

HR Professionals of Greater Memphis

Vol. 4, No. 11

2014

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

HR Professionals of Greater Memphis

Vol. 1, No. 3

2011

Books & Book Chapters

  • Annual Review of Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation, Business and Corporate Litigation Committee, American Bar Association, Employment Law, Chapter 14, Contributing Author, 2013
  • Annual Review of Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation, Business and Corporate Litigation Committee, American Bar Association, Employment Law, Chapter 15, Contributing Author, 2012
  • Religion, Employment Discrimination Law, Lindemann and Grossman, Chapter 9, 5th Ed., Contributor, 2012

Speaking Engagements

Labor and Employment Law, Guest Speaker

Business Law class, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN

November 16, 2016

The EEOC: Looking Back and Forward - Successes, Failures and Anticipated Trends

Association of Corporate Counsel, Tennessee Chapter, Memphis, TN

February 27, 2014

Creating and Maintaining Employee Handbooks

Lipscomb and Pitts Breakfast Club, Memphis, TN

November 9, 2011

Education

  • J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 1999High Distinction
  • B.A., Rhodes College, 1996

Bar Admission

Tennessee

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee