Robin Shaughnessy represents employers in state and federal court cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, employment torts, and unfair competition. In one case, she defended a large credit card company in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit under Title VII and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Ms. Shaughnessy has extensive experience litigating and advising clients in matters involving a variety of employment issues, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, WARN and OFCCP matters. In addition, Ms. Shaughnessy has prepared numerous affirmative action plans for clients with government contracts in compliance with Executive Order 11246. She also advises clients regarding affirmative action issues and EEO-1 reports.
Education
- J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1999
- B.S., Biology and Environmental Studies, magna cum laude, Baylor University, 1996
Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2003
Representative Experience
- Defend large credit card company in a race, national origin and retaliation lawsuit under Title VII and the TCHRA.
- Represent nationwide janitorial and building maintenance company in obtaining temporary restraining order against former employee and his new employer for misappropriation of confidential information and breach of his non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.
- Represent national pet products manufacturer in defending against a threatened temporary injunction related to the hiring of an executive.
- Represent employers in mediations before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Commission on Human Rights.
- Represent employers in arbitrations related to employment and labor disputes.
- Prepare numerous affirmative action plans for clients with government contracts in compliance with Executive Order 11246 and advise clients regarding affirmative action issues, EEO surveys and EEO-1 reports.
- Prepare briefs in support of company position in connection with union arbitrations of employee grievances.
- Prepare and review employment agreements, employee handbooks separation agreements and releases for numerous clients.
Professional History
- Senior Counsel, Locke Lord LLP
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Named, “Rising Star”, Texas Monthly Magazine (Employment Law) (2011-2013)
Community Leadership
- Member, Board of Directors, Animal Rescue of Texas, Inc.
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