Bob is a trial lawyer who regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. National employers rely on Bob to advise their employment practices and represent their interest throughout the country. He has defended hundreds of lawsuits, taken hundreds of depositions and successfully obtained many jury verdicts and arbitration awards.
He often represents prominent employers and their executives in high-stakes disputes and advises clients facing scrutiny by the government, media or on the internet. He defends corporations accused of civil rights and EEO violations, wage payment problems, employment contract violations, non-competition and trade secret disputes, retaliation against whistle-blowers and regulatory violations. Bob has recovered damages for violations of non-compete contracts.
He is also an experienced corporate investigator, leading internal investigations and working with management and corporate boards to respond to whistleblowers.
Experience
- Jenkins v. Akzo-Nobel Coatings. 4th Circuit affirmed summary judgment in breach of employment agreement and fraud case
- Rahman v. BASF, Middle District of NC. Defense jury verdict in national origin discrimination case
- Meehan v. DNA Security, NC Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment on multiple contract claims arising from Duke Lacrosse case
- McGlynn v. Duke University. NC Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in employment tax dispute
- Allen v. IBM. 4th Circuit affirmed motion to dismiss in “Woodson claim” intentional injury case
- Lee v. Lockheed Martin, Eastern District of NC. Defense jury verdict in age discrimination, breach of employment agreement, fraud and violation of California hiring law case
- Reed v. MCI. 4th Circuit affirmed motion to dismiss in age discrimination case
- Telesca v. SAS Institute. NC Court of Appeals affirmed motion to dismiss in retaliatory employment discrimination case
- Gebremedhin v. Whole Foods, Eastern District of NC. Defense jury verdict in intentional infliction, FMLA and sex discrimination case
North Carolina
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
Education and Honors
- Managing Editor, Law Review
- Cobb Scholarship recipient
- Phi Kappa Phi honor society
- Order of the Barristers
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Professional Activities
- North Carolina Bar Association (Labor Section Council (2002-2010); Administration of Justice committee, 2009-current)
- Chairman, The Conference Table
- The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (Board of Directors)
- Greater Raleigh Convention and Vistors Bureau (Board of Directors, 1996-2002)
- Member of Legal Committee of the Triangle's bid to host the Pan American Games
- City of Raleigh Arts Grant Committee (1996-1999)
- Wake County Convention Center Task Force (2003)
- NC Bar Association Annual Meeting - "Labor and Employment Law Update" - Asheville - June 24, 2011
- Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar - "Making The Best Hiring Decisions With The Help Of Technology" - Chicago - May 13, 2011
- Private Client Seminar - "5 Things Every CFO Should Know" - Raleigh - April 1, 2011
- NC Bar Association Annual Review Meeting - "What’s Hot and What’s Not in Labor and Employment Law" - Greensboro - October 8, 2010
- NC Bar Association Annual Meeting - "What’s Hot and What’s Not in Labor and Employment Law" - Wilmington - June 25, 2010
- CPAmerica webinar - "How Employee Blogs, Social Networks, Virtual Worlds, Texting and the Use of PDAs Impact Employment Laws" - June 10, 2010
- Private Client Seminar - "The Second Wave of FMLA" - Greensboro - May 20, 2010
- Private Client Seminar - "The Second Wave of FMLA" - Durham - May 19, 2010
- Capital Associated Industries - "Employment Issues Through the Eyes of a Juror" - Raleigh - May 12, 2010
- Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar - "Accommodations Galore – USERRA" - Las Vegas - May 5, 2010
- NC Bar Association Annual Meeting - "Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes to Labor and Employment Law" - Asheville - June 26, 2009
- Lee County Industrial Managers Association - "EFCA – A Strategy for Employers" - Sanford - May 20, 2009
- Capital Associated Industries - "Protecting Your Business Assets" - Raleigh - May 13, 2009