Leslie Selig Byrd
Partner
Leslie Selig Byrd has more than 25 years experience in the counsel and representation of management in labor and employment issues and controversies.
Ms. Byrd represents public and private employers in a variety of labor and employment matters ranging from office practice to litigation. Ms. Byrd's federal and state court litigation experience includes Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Occupational Saftey and Health Administration (OSHA), Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR), Texas Payday Law, Chapter 451 of the Texas Labor Code, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and Executive Order 11246.
She also counsels and advises executives in preventative and proactive measures. Ms. Byrd provides guidance in union avoidance; harassment investigations counseling and termination; compensation equity programs; wage and hour audits; equal employment and affirmative action training for managers; preparing and monitoring affirmative action plans; and negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements. Ms. Byrd also is a qualified mediator in labor and employment litigation.
Ms. Byrd regularly represents clients before administrative agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor. She has been involved in hundreds of administrative investigations and audits with the U.S. Department of Labor involving wage and affirmative action program compliance.
Education
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1979
B.A., magna cum laude, Tulane University, 1977
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuits
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Board Certifications
- Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Affiliations
Federal Bar Association
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio and Federal Attorney Mediation Association
Noteworthy
The Best Lawyers in America, Labor and Employment Law
San Antonio Best Lawyers