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SCOTUS Holds that Job Transferees Need Only Show ‘Some Harm’ Under Title VII

BakerHostetler Shortlisted for Privacy & Data Security Law Firm of the Year by Chambers USA

Government Contractors and the Government’s FCA Enforcement Environment

BakerHostetler’s Sports Industry Honors Hank Aaron’s Home Run Record

Mitch also has wide-ranging experience representing employers in restrictive covenant litigation in both state and federal court, including lawsuits involving breaches of employer’s confidentiality, solicitation, and non-compete covenants and the disclosure of employer’s trade secrets.

In addition to his litigation experience, Mitch represents and counsels public and private entities and senior executives in the negotiation and drafting of agreements including executive employment, severance and releases, change-in-control&nbsp;and retention and bonus agreements. He also routinely assists clients with the development and implementation of policy and practices by drafting employee handbooks and related policies, protocols&nbsp;and guidance, conducting trainings and employment audits, and designing employment compliance programs.

Prior to entering into private practice, Mitch served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. He also worked as a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he advised on and was involved in various subject matter areas involving energy, education, housing, federal budget, immigration&nbsp;and appropriations.

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J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 

B.A., Tufts University, 

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<li>Georgia Super Lawyers &#8220;Rising Star&#8221; (2019 to 2024)</li>
<li>Outstanding Atlanta: Honoree, Class of 2020</li>
<li><em>Georgia Trend</em>
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<li>Legal Elite (2022 to 2023)</li>
<li>&#8220;40 Under 40&#8221; (2020)</li>
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National Employment Law Council (NELC) Networking Reception

BakerHostetler Team Secures Victory for Client AMB Sports & Entertainment in Georgia Court of Appeals

Mitchell Robinson Speaks on Panel at State Bar of Georgia General Practice and Trial Institute

Jarvarus Gresham Inducted into ‘Emerging’ Auxiliary of 100 Black Men of Atlanta

Mitch Robinson Inducted into 100 Black Men of Atlanta

BakerHostetler Team Guides Client Cox Automotive Through Major Acquisition

James Levine, Mitchell Robinson Named among Georgia’s “Legal Elite”

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EEO-1 Reporting and Implications Under the Biden Administration: Is Your Data in Order?

Mitchell Robinson a Speaker for ABA Litigation Section’s Professional Success Summits

Employment Law Spotlight

New Administration’s Revamping of Labor Department’s OFCCP Signals New Considerations and Implications for Federal Contractors

Mitchell Robinson a Presenter for ABA Professional Success Summit

Mitchell Robinson Joins Webinar on Racial Disparities in Legal Profession

Mitchell Robinson Named to Board for Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University

Mitchell Robinson Named to “40 Under 40” Class by Georgia Trend Magazine

Mitchell Robinson Honored as Member of Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2020

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Employment Litigation and Arbitration

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<h5>Litigation Experience</h5>
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<li>Represented fleet vehicle company in FLSA collective action by obtaining summary judgment verdict.</li>
<li>Represented defendant in nationwide FLSA collective action and Ohio state law class action including 4,000 current or former employees. After an extensive discovery process, plaintiff’s counsel dismissed matter with prejudice.</li>
<li>Represented maintenance and manufacturing client at preliminary injunction hearing before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The U.S. District Court granted client’s motion for preliminary injunction protecting client’s trade secrets and preventing multimillion-dollar damages.</li>
<li>Represented manufacturing client in obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order protecting company trade secrets in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.</li>
<li>Represented telecommunications client in obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order against former executive threatening upwards of one million dollars in damages before the Superior Court in the State of Georgia.</li>
<li>Represented home health care provider client in obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order in Georgia State Court ensuring maintenance of client base.</li>
<li>Represented delivery and supply chain management company in obtaining defense verdict at trial in race and gender discrimination lawsuit.</li>
<li>Defended home-health services group with respect to a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into its wage and hour practices.</li>
<li>Defended law enforcement entity with respect to government investigation into business practices.</li>
<li>Defended a national restaurant chain in FLSA class action against claims of unpaid overtime and tips. After extensive discovery and the filing of summary judgment, favorable outcome was reached for client.</li>
<li>Represented pharmaceutical company in Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and age and gender discrimination case by obtaining a summary judgment verdict.</li>
<li>Representing a variety of entities in handling single-plaintiff, collective, and class action cases in state and federal court.</li>
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<h5>Advice and Counsel Experience</h5>
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<li>Provides ongoing and routine advice and counsel to private, public, and non-profit entities on a variety of matters including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, religious and disability accommodations, background checks and forms, and general compliance with pertinent employment laws.</li>
<li>Conducted investigations into sexual and racial harassment allegations and advised numerous clients on specific practices that should be implemented to minimize risk of lawsuits or liability.</li>
<li>Conduct an FLSA audit and provided classification status and job description recommendations to food and beverage company.</li>
<li>Counseled and drafted executives on agreements, compensation, severance, retention and bonuses, and change-in-control issues.</li>
<li>Drafted and modified employment handbook and policies, employment agreements, and separation and restrictive covenant agreements for clients.</li>
<li>Conducts trainings for executives, management, legal departments, and employees on relevant employment laws and policies and audits client’s practices and procedures.</li>
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Mitchell A. Robinson

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