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Regina Molden is a trial lawyer and Managing Partner of Molden & Associates. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage/hour and overtime law, disability and medical leave, sexual harassment, retaliation, and employment and non-compete agreements. With a winning record as a trial lawyer, Regina understands the benefit of settling without litigation, but also knows and is completely undaunted by the prospect of taking a matter all the way to trial if needed. She knows what it takes to win regardless of whether her client is a plaintiff or defendant.
RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
FOR THE PLAINTIFF:
Jury Trial Verdict in favor of Plaintiff for Race and Age Discrimination—Plaintiff awarded $250,000 plus attorney’s fees. (Northern District of Georgia)
Jury Trial Verdict in favor of Plaintiff for Sexual Harassment against a male employee. Jury awarded $182,000 to Plaintiff plus attorneys’ fees. (Northern District of Georgia)
Recovered $3 Million dollars for wrongfully terminated employees.
Reached favorable settlements in excess of $500k on behalf of wrongfully terminated Plaintiffs.
Recovered almost $1 Million in damages for employees.
Successfully argued appeal of $425,000 jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff in sexual harassment case (Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals)
$730,289 jury verdict in a contract dispute case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
$401,727 jury verdict in a contract dispute case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
$425,000 jury verdict (plus attorney’s fees) in employment discrimination case. (Northern District of Georgia)
$2,000,000 verdict (bench trial) in a breach of contract/fraud case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
FOR THE DEFENDANT:
Tried a sexual harassment case before a federal court jury in the Northern District of Georgia, and obtained a defense verdict. Although the trial lasted 3 days, the jury took less than 40 minutes to render its verdict in favor of our client.
Represented a doctor’s office/defendant accused of violating wage and hour laws, and obtained summary judgment on behalf of our client.
The court held that the plaintiff/employees were “administrative employees” and not entitled to overtime pay.
Prevailed at trial against the EEOC on behalf of small doctor’s office, defeating claims of religious discrimination. (Northern District of Georgia)
Obtained summary judgment in favor of Fortune 500 Company, defeating claims of race and pay discrimination. (Northern District of Alabama)
Obtained summary judgment in favor of commercial cleaning company, defeating claims of sexual harassment. (Northern District of Georgia)
Settled case on behalf of Athletic Institution for less than 1% of the amount sought by the plaintiff, defeating claims of breach of contract and fraud. (Dekalb County Superior Court)
BEFORE MOLDEN & ASSOCIATES
Prior to founding The Molden Law Firm, Regina was an associate in the Securities Litigation Group at Alston & Bird, LLP where she successfully defended a number of directors and officers against business related claims, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate waste and misrepresentation. Prior to practicing law, Regina worked as an advertising account executive. Her experience includes television, radio and newspaper advertising sales.
RECOGNITION
Regina is continually acknowledged as a leader in the legal field. In 2016, she recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of the 10 best Labor and Employment Law Attorneys in Georgia based on client satisfaction. She was recognized by The Daily Report as one of Georgia’s Top 10 lawyers under the age of 40 “predicted to leave their mark on the profession,” and has been profiled by Small Firm Magazine regarding her work as a trial lawyer. Regina was also profiled in Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine and has appeared on the cover of Atlanta Woman Magazine. Year after year, she receives the AVVO award for client satisfaction. Visit www.avvo.com to read Regina’s client review.
EDUCATION/BAR ADMISSIONS
Regina earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, and her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Stillman College, where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Regina is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Georgia. Her federal employment practice also takes her to a number of States outside of Georgia.
Practice areas
She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage/hour and overtime law, disability and medical leave, sexual harassment, retaliation, and employment and
Molden & Holley LLC
233 Peachtree Street, Suite 1245
Atlanta, GA, 30303
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2019 |
Top 10 Lawyers Under 40 | Fulton County Daily Report | 2019 |
20 Legal Eagles | Atlanta Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2007 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2006 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Molden & Holley, LLC | 2005 - Present |
Associate | Alston & Bird, LLP | 2001 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Employee Privacy | N/A | |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | N/A |
Atlanta Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section | Member | N/A |
Gate City Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Atlanta Professional Magazine | Is Sex Between a Manager and Employee Ever Really Consensual | N/A |
Atlanta Professional Magazine | How to Start a Business With No Money | N/A |
Savvy Girl Publications | No More Glass Ceilings | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Alabama | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Stillman College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Women Lawyers Alliance | Women's Empowerment | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Pearson v. Fulton County, Georgia | $425,000 Verdict |
N&D Entertainment v. American Talent Agency | Multimillion dollar verdicts |
Defeated the EEOC at Trial | No liability for small doctor's office |
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Nicholas Bedford, Litigation Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Regina is an fantastic attorney who provides outstanding client service to businesses and individuals in need. Her skills at a litigator are first rate and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney who is skilled in general civil litigation and/or employment law.
E. Jones, Litigation Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is talented and a tireless advocate for her clients.
Nicholas Bedford, Litigation Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Regina is an fantastic attorney who provides outstanding client service to businesses and individuals in need. Her skills at a litigator are first rate and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney who is skilled in general civil litigation and/or employment law.
E. Jones, Litigation Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is talented and a tireless advocate for her clients.
Diona Potter, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Regina is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an employment attorney. Regina is always well-prepared, detail oriented and zealously advocates for her clients. She goes above and beyond to keep her clients informed about their case. If I ever needed an employment attorney, I would want Regina in my corner.
Oni Holley, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 17, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I have practiced law with Regina Molden for over a decade. She is highly intelligent, competent and professional.
Kevin Harris, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Not only do I have the utmost respect for Regina personally, I also have the utmost respect for her professionally.