Benson E. Pope represents and counsels employers in a broad range of employment matters arising under state and federal laws. His practice primarily focuses on issues involving:

• Title VII
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The Fair Labor Standards Act
• The Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Contingent workers and independent contractors
• Other state and federal laws governing employment relationships

In law school, Benson served as an editor on the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. He also was a member of the Moot Court Board and was named Best Oralist and received awards for Best Brief and Best Team at the 2002 Intrastate Competition.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Decatur Business Association
• Member, Labor and Employment Section - American Bar Association
• Member, Employment Section - Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, Board of Directors - Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers

RECOGNITION

• Named, Rising Star - Labor and Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011