Cindy-Ann Thomas has dedicated most of her legal career to providing companies with proactive workforce training and education programs. She designs and presents programs that help companies avoid employment-related litigation, while emphasizing employee retention and development. She also delivers effective, one-on-one executive sensitivity counseling programs. Cindy-Ann has represented, counseled and trained employers in a range of industries, including:
- Higher education
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Technology
- Construction
- Government
- Insurance
- Professional services
- Retail
- Healthcare
Her defense experience has involved a variety of matters, including:
- Title VII discrimination and harassment claims
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Wrongful termination
- Retaliation
She also has helped numerous clients in both the private and public sectors to develop employee handbooks, policies, and practices.
Beyond the traditional practice of law, Cindy-Ann brings a unique skill set to Littler Mendelson as an experienced and certified diversity consultant and facilitator. In this capacity, she develops and delivers relevant and meaningful, skills-based training services for both leadership members and individual contributors. She also provides diversity & inclusion process consulting services, organizational culture assessments, and strategic executive briefings.
Cindy-Ann regularly speaks before professional associations, human resource groups, universities, and industry trade groups throughout the country.
Prior to her legal career, Cindy-Ann was a human resources executive at an international business development corporation. There, she addressed many of the legal issues facing the companies she now advises and trains. In addition to a law degree, Cindy-Ann holds a Facilitator Certification in Strategic Diversity Management and a Certification in Human Resources Management.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Labor and Employment Section - American Bar Association
- Member, Society of Human Resource Management
- Member, American Society for Training and Development
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
- July 10, 2009Littler ASAP
- April 30, 2009Littler Insight
- December 5, 2006Littler Press Release
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- October 1, 2013Mean Girls (and Boys): The Workplace Bullying Problem
State Conference - North Carolina SHRM, Winston-Salem, NC - April 10, 2013From the Range to the Workplace: Bullies on The Job
National Training Conference - National Public Employer Labor Relations Association, San Antonio, TX - November 9, 2012Don't Close Your Eyes Or Click Your Heels: Coming to Terms with the Evolving Face of Discrimination
Littler Mendelson and The Employer's Association, Charlotte, NC - October 25, 2012Don't Let These Top 5 Employment Trends Spook You
Littler Mendelson, Charlotte, NC - May 10, 2012Getting Beyond Diversity Day: Developing Meaningful (and Legal) Strategies That Support Your Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
The 2012 Executive Employer® Conference, Littler Mendelson, Scottsdale, AZ - September 22, 2011Where Diversity & Inclusion Meet the Law
Diversity Council of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC - February 10, 2011Conducting Lawful Investigations: A Practical Skills Primer for Internal HR Professionals
Ohio Provider Resource Association, Cincinnati, OH - October 11, 2010Finally: Light At The End of the Tunnel?
Annual Diversity Conference - Society for Human Resource Management, New Orleans, LA - May 7, 2010Diversity in 2010: New Decade, New Dilemmas
8th Annual Diversity Conference - Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC - April 10, 2010Conducting Lawful Investigations: A Practical Skills Primer for Internal HR Professionals
National Training Conference - National Public Employer Labor Relations Association, New Orleans, LA - February 9, 2010When Harry Met Sally – At Work: The Workplace Dating Game
Annual Training Conference - Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Columbus, OH - December 4, 2009Landmines, Trends and Tools
Littler Mendelson, Charlotte, NC - December 4, 2009Online Networking: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Charlotte, NC - October 5, 2009Beyond the Basics: A Mini Boot Camp for Leaders
Fall Training Conference - Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Columbus, OH - February 6, 2009Breaking the Bond Between Discrimination and Retaliation
Annual Training Conference - Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Columbus, OH - October 28, 2008Aligning Mandatory Compliance Training and Diversity Education
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Atlanta, GA
