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Andria Lure Ryan
Partner
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Atlanta Office
(404) 240-4219 phone
(404) 240-4249 fax
aryan@laborlawyers.com
Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
J.D. 1988
American University, Washington, DC
B.A. 1985
Employment Discrimination and Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Compliance Audits and Counseling
Employment Policies and Procedures
Supervisor Training
Hospitality Law
Overview
Experience
News/Media
Presentations
Andria Ryan is a partner in the Atlanta office and she serves as the chair of the firm's Hospitality Industry Practice Group. She represents employers in virtually every area of employment and labor law. She spends much of her time counseling employers in day to day employment and labor decisions and educating employers about prevention and practical solutions to workplace problems. She is a frequent speaker to industry groups and human resources professionals on such topics as avoiding harassment in the workplace, maintaining a union free workplace, avoiding discrimination claims, proper interviewing, and effective discipline and discharge techniques. In 2007 she received the Chairman's Award from the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association for her development of the
Employment Compliance Guide for Colorado Hospitality Employers
. Andria is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Practice Areas
Employment Discrimination and Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Compliance Audits and Counseling
Employment Policies and Procedures
Supervisor Training
Hospitality Law
Representative Work
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Defeat Single Plaintiff's Attempt to Certify FCRA Class Action
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Professional Activities
Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
News/Media
To Be Actionable, Credit Reports Must Be Flawed
April 15, 2013
The Practical And Legal Issues Around Establishing An ‘Appearance Code'
March 15, 2013
Beware: EEOC Focusing on Criminal Checks
March 10, 2013
Don't Underestimate Value Of Prompt, Thorough Investigation
January 1, 2013
Government Audits: How To Respond
March 7, 2012
Government Audits: Get Your House In Order
March 6, 2012
Government Audits: What Do They Want?
March 5, 2012
Prepare Now: Hospitality Industry Draws U.S. Labor Department's Focus
September 7, 2010
Keeping the Lawyers at Bay: Terminating Employees is Risky Business, and the Trick Is to Do It Without Litigating
October 1, 2007
Touchy Situation: Hire Right to Protect Your Business
May 1, 2007
Fake - A Cautionary Tale About Hiring Decisions
May 1, 2005
Quotes and Soundbites
How To Oversee Practice Staff's Appearance — Legally
May 7, 2012
Newsletter Articles
"And By The Way, Are You A Criminal?"
March 1, 2013
Can You Refuse To Hire A Felon?
March 1, 2012
Presentations
"Legalese" – Update on Employment Issues in the Hospitality Industry – Washington, D.C.
March 7, 2012
Good Human Resources Strategies in Troubled Times – Cheyenne, WY
February 26, 2012
Social Media in the Workplace - Colorado Springs, CO
October 24, 2011
Hot Employment Law Topics in the Hospitality Industry – Key Largo, FL
January 22, 2011
Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
J.D. 1988
American University, Washington, DC
B.A. 1985
Bar Admissions
Georgia