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also known as Brianna Williams, Brianna Guerin
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Brianna E. Williams is an attorney and founder of Mélange, a full-service employment law firm focused primarily on the unique needs of employees. From negotiating employment and severance agreements to representing individuals before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and in courts across multiple jurisdictions, Brianna’s practice covers the gamut of everything related to the employment relationship – from hiring to separation.
Brianna also provides preventative advice to employers. Through Mélange, Brianna has helped several organizations manage their differences, similarities, and tensions in meaningful ways. She has presented at conferences across the country on the topics of diversity management, OFCCP compliance, and strategic visioning, and her work has been published nationally.
Aside from the law, Brianna has been the “voice” of creatives across the country for over three decades. Prior to entering law school, Brianna was a graphic designer and ran a consulting firm aimed at addressing the unique needs of creative professionals. Through Ethereal Image, Brianna brokered CD replication agreements; assisted her clients with the attainment of copyrights and mechanical licenses; negotiated record deals, management, and booking agreements, and facilitated the distribution of her clients’ releases through established outlets. A jazz pianist herself (and the mother of a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist), Brianna’s love for the arts is deeply personal.
Brianna is also an active member of the community. She has served as the Director of Communications for the National Bar Association; an instructor at Morehouse College’s Project Identity Saturday Institute; has served as a guest lecturer in Music Business at Loyola University and strategic visioning at Oglethorpe University, and is an advisory board member of Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University and a board member of the State Bar of Georgia’s Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession. Brianna has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Best Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 by The National Bar Association and IMPACT, as a Super Lawyer, and as a member of The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
Brianna serves as a hearing officer for DeKalb County and is a registered neutral certified by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution. A graduate of Tulane University (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) and Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert School of Law (Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor), Brianna is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Louisiana.
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Practice Areas
33%-45%
State: California
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Posted by Yaslyn | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience!
Brianna's vast knowledge of the law and her experience allowed her to handle my legal matter quickly. She was professional, courteous and answered all my questions in a manner that made it easy for me to understand and be engaged.
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Exceptional attorney for a difficult client
I had already decided I would hire Brianna from our very first engagement. She asked the right questions to quickly ascertain the details of my case and she sold herself within minutes. I had recently experienced discrimination and wrongful termination with my corporate employer and was absolutely in...
Posted by LaShonia Rouse Childs | September 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ms.LaShonia Rouse Childs
Mrs. Williams represented me in my case and I do not if I could have done it without her. She kept me up to date on the case. She went over and beyond her duties and I am very grateful. She comes HIGHLY recommended. I would definitely use her service again.
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Employment & Labor
Settlement Agreement
I met with Brianna to consult on a settlement agreement from my former employer and received more than what I paid. Brianna is an active listener as well as an effective communicator and was very concise in explaining the "legal jargon", which made me feel at ease. She gave me the best advice as t...
Posted by Paul | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Attorney
When I first contacted Brianna in regards to a claim I had against my former employer, she was very receptive and open to what I had to say. She listened with great intent and sympathized with me and the struggles I was going through at the time. When Brianna decided to take on my case, she was very...
"I have worked with Brianna on a couple of cases, and we have consulted with each other about matters numerous times. Brianna is always prepared to represent her clients with vigor and she is well versed in the law. I endorse Brianna Williams."
"I have known Ms. Williams for several years. I refer all of my employment inquiries to her. She is an excellent lawyer. Recently I had a client with a criminal and an employment issue and we worked together on the matter to achieve a good result for the client. Ms. Williams is an excellent attorney."
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Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Under 40, National Bar Association / Impact DC
2013 - Present
Founder & CEO, Mélange | A Williams Firm
2013 - 2015
Of Counsel, Stokes Wagner Hunt Maretz & Terrell
2010 - 2013
Associate, Stokes Roberts & Wagner, ALC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP
2007 - 2009
Federal Law Clerk, United States District Court in the Middle District of Louisiana for the Honorable Ralph E. Tyson, Chief Judge
2012 - Present
Diversity Leadership Academy - American Institute for Managing DiversityMember
2012 - Present
Genesis ShelterBoard Member
2011 - Present
Women's Foodservice ForumMember
2010 - Present
Georgia Lawyers for the ArtsMember
Voting Member
Member
2011 - 2012
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysVice President of Technology
Settled
Settled
2007
JD/BCL
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
The Importance of Building Your Personal Brand
2013
Career Speed Dating
2013
2012
My Life as a Lawyer
2012
I've Got A Secret...Don't Bet On It!
2011
The Church is a Business Too! A Primer on Why Internal Audits are Crucial
2011
Leadership for Managers
2010
BP, Challenger, and Internal Audits: How Preventing Small Mistakes Can Avert Big Disasters
2009
Networking for Career Success
2013
2012
2011
2010
English
Legal Answers
I had harassment case and I just got severance agreement regarding performance What should I do?
17 Apr 2018
Do I have any rights in being fired when I simply asked to go to the doctor for major female issues?
18 Dec 2017
My employer wants me to sign a waiver that will release them from being liable for a possible lawsuit in order to keep my job?
29 Sep 2017