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SINGER, REBECCA SIEGEL
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Email: bsinger@uprlaw.com
Senior Counsel practicing in a full range of employment and labor law, including counseling clients on personnel policies and problems in order to prevent potential or resolve existing legal issues; representing clients in EEOC and other federal and state law administrative charges; litigating state and federal cases, including appeals; and representing clients in mediation and arbitration. Ms Singer represents employers in ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA and other civil rights charges and lawsuits; OFCCP, FLSA, OSHA, WARN and other DOL-related compliance efforts and investigations; and unemployment and other claims under Texas and other state laws. Ms. Singer works with clients to develop and implement policies and procedures regarding all phases of the employment process, such as absences and leave, bonus and wage disputes, and individual terminations and mass layoffs. She also conducts managerial and staff training. Ms. Singer frequently advises companies and executives concerning employment contracts, non-compete clauses, and severance negotiations. Formerly, she was attorney at the Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Department of Labor and partner in the Employment & Labor of Fullbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.
Education
Juris Doctor - University of Texas School of Law
Assistant Editor, Texas International Law Review
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude - Barnard College, Columbia University
Professional History
Admitted to Texas Bar - 1986
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court (var.)
Admitted to practice before the U.S Court of Appeals, Fifth and Fourth Circuits (var.)
Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern and Districts of Texas (var.)
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Section
Dallas Bar Association
Noteworthy Opinions
Kriegsmann v. FirstWorthing, FWC Partners, 268 Fed.Appx. 244 (WL)(4th Cir.2008)(ADA)
Williams v. Administrative Review Board, 376 F.3d 471 (5th Cir.2004)(whistleblower protection, retaliation, harassment)
Papaila v. Uniden America Corp., 51 F.3d 54(5th Cir.1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 868, 116 S. Ct. 187 (1995)(interpretation of treaty, Title VII)
Houston v. Pearce, McNeil, All Saints Health System, et al., 53 F.3d 1281, 1995 WL 295897 (5th Cir. 1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 943, 116 S. Ct. 379 (1995)(Title VII, worker's compensation retaliation)
Community Involvement
Family Gateway, volunteer
Vogel Alcove, prior service on personnel committee
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