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Biography
Mr. Jackson primarily defends employers in federal and state court litigation, including federal law claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards ACt, and 42 U.S.C. Sections 1981 and 1983, and state law claims involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, the Arkansas Civil Rights Act, the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act, and wrongful discharge.
He also advises employers on compliance issues under the civil rights laws and assists in the development of personnel policies, employment agreements and covenants not to compete.
In 2009, Mr. Jackson was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to serve as a Special Supreme Court Justice in ADC v. Williams.
Mr. Jackson is a member of the Board of Directors of the Museum of Discovery and the Arkansas Bar Foundation. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2009, serving as Chair in 2009, and was a member of the Hendrix College Alumni Association Board of Governors from 2005 to 2008. He was also Chair of the American Diabetes Association Central Arkansas Leadership Council from 2003 to 2004, a member of its Leadership Council from 2001 to 2007, and Chair of the 2004 Tour de Cure.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
40%
34 years
Litigation
40%
34 years
Appeals
10%
34 years
Civil Rights
10%
34 years
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Licensed in Arkansas for 33 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2300, Little Rock, AR, 72201
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Employment Law - Management // Litigation - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America
2014
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2013
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2012
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2009
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2008
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2007
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2006
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, Super Lawyers
2006
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
2005
Leader in the Field, Employment Law, Chambers USA
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
2009 - 2009
Special Supreme Court Justice, the Arkansas Supreme Court
Associations
2012 - Present
Federation of Defense and Corporate CounselMember
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Arkansas Bar Association
Member
Pulaski County Bar Association
Member
Education
1992
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Hendrix College
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude with Distinction
Languages
English