Julie K. Adams represents employers in all areas of employment law and has litigated a broad range of employment matters, including:

• Discrimination and harassment suits on the basis of age, race, national origin, gender, and disability
• Leave issues
• Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
• Retaliation claims

She is well-versed in matters that arise under Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and various North Carolina state employment-related laws. She appears in state and federal courts and has handled administrative charges before state and federal administrative agencies, such as:

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• The Department of Labor
• The North Carolina Department of Labor
• The North Carolina Industrial Commission
• The North Carolina Employment Security Commission

Julie also counsels employers on strategies for minimizing potential litigation and provides advice on the practical and legal implications of everyday employment decisions. Most frequently, Julie works with clients in the following industries:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare

Julie is a contributing member to Littler Mendelson's EEO, Retail, and Corporate Compliance practice groups. Prior to joining the firm, she was an associate with another law firm where she defended a variety of civil litigation disputes, including:

• Commercial litigation
• Contract disputes
• Negligence actions
• Civil rights claims
• Employment-related claims

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
• Member, Charlotte Women's Bar