Janea J. Hawkins represents employers in both litigation and counseling matters. Her litigation practice focuses on individual
and multiple plaintiff lawsuits arising in all areas of employment law, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII and
state anti-discrimination laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, alleged wrongful termination, and federal and state
whistleblower statutes. On the counseling side, Janea advises clients on various prelitigation, employment related issues,
including revising and updating employment policies and practices, handling discrimination and harassment complaints, and
risk management and compliance. She frequently conducts complex and high-stakes internal investigations.
Janea is a sought-after speaker, conducting training and professional development sessions on a variety of employment law
topics such as best management practices, employee handbooks, federal and state law compliance, harassment and
discrimination prevention, and effective internal investigations.