Collin G. Warren and Pamela D. Williams Join the Firm as Partners
Fisher Phillips announced today it has nearly doubled the number of attorneys in its Houston office in just six months with the addition of Collin G. Warren and Pamela D. Williams as partners and Ehsan Tabesh as an associate, bringing the total number of Houston attorneys to 11.The national management-side labor and employment law firm plans to continue expanding in Texas and solidify its position as a leading law firm for employers in the state.Currently, the firm has three Texas offices, located in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
“The recent additions of two new partners and an associate reflect our commitment to strengthen the firm’s presence in Houston and attract distinguished lawyers to the firm,” said Stephen J. Roppolo, managing partner of the firm’s Houston and San Antonio offices. “We are dedicated to recruiting superior talent who will benefit our firm and our clients. Collin’s outstanding record in workplace safety matters and in employment litigation, combined with Pamela’s extensive experience handling complex litigation, class actions and non-compete agreements, will do just that.”
Warren comes to Fisher Phillips with 15 years of legal experience defending clients in matters ranging from workplace safety and general labor and employment disputes to complex commercial litigation. He has successfully represented employers in state and local courts, as well as in front of government agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). He also has achieved success in representing employers in arbitration, workers’ compensation and non-subscriber claims. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from South Texas College of Law.He has been recognized on the list of “Texas Rising Stars” by Texas Super Lawyers and as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers” by Texas Magazine. He is licensed to practice in Texas.
Williams brings to the firm extensive experience acquired during her 24 years practicing law. She is board certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, frequently handling complex litigation and class actions. Williams’ vast experience in matters involving non-compete agreements, age and sex discrimination, disability accommodations, and wage and hour practices has made her a highly sought-after attorney. She has represented clients in a wide-range of sectors, including government entities, health care organizations, retailers and manufacturers in local and state courts, as well as before federal agencies. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College and her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, and she is licensed to practice in Texas.
Tabesh comes to Fisher Phillips with five years’ legal experience. He has represented employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters in state and federal courts, before federal agencies and in arbitration involving employment and complex commercial disputes. In addition, Tabesh is well-versed in matters of class action litigation. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and his law degree from the University of Virginia. He is licensed to practice in Texas, California and Washington DC.
Employers often must take a stand: in court, with employees and unions, or with competitors. Fisher Phillips has the experience and resolve to back up management. That’s why some of the savviest employers come to the firm to handle their toughest labor and employment cases.
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