Kathleen J. Jennings

As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Georgia, Kathleen Jennings is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. She works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. She investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, she defends the charge by drafting persuasive position statements and responses to the agency’s requests for information.

In her more than 30 years of legal experience, Kathleen has regularly defended and advised employers in discrimination, sexual harassment, restrictive covenant enforcement, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour matters. She has represented employers in court and before administrative tribunals, including the EEOC, OSHA, the NLRB, and state equal opportunity agencies. She has also worked with clients to avoid litigation by developing and administering effective human resources policies and practices and providing on-site training to management and employees.