Russell W. Jackson

Russell has successfully defended lawsuits in federal and state courts against claims of race discrimination, race harassment, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, age discrimination, national origin discrimination, retaliation as well as various state law claims for many employers including large pharmaceutical companies, restaurant franchisees, equipment and appliance manufacturers, global logistics companies, telecommunications companies, financial institutions, security companies, department stores and hotel management companies.  Russell has also effectively represented employers before various agencies, including the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  Russell has assisted in the drafting of employer policies and frequently provides guidance to companies to maintain compliance with employment-related laws.