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Leslie Eason
OVERVIEW

Leslie K. Eason

Partner

Atlanta

3340 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite 2900
Atlanta, GA 30326-1092

Los Angeles

2029 Century Park East
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067

P 404-264-4085

F 404-264-4033

Leslie Eason has over two decades of experience guiding employers through the complexities of employment law, offering tailored strategies that align with both business objectives and company culture. She focuses on resolving complex litigation and providing proactive counsel that helps mitigate legal risk, ensuring clients stay prepared for the evolving challenges of the modern workplace.

OVERVIEW

Leslie Eason has over two decades of experience guiding employers through the complexities of employment law, offering tailored strategies that align with both business objectives and company culture. She focuses on resolving complex litigation and providing proactive counsel that helps mitigate legal risk, ensuring clients stay prepared for the evolving challenges of the modern workplace.

Her approach blends legal experience with a deep understanding of business needs, delivering practical solutions that resonate with each client's unique situation. Leslie's extensive courtroom acumen, paired with her skill in alternative dispute resolution, equips her to effectively handle matters ranging from administrative hearings to high-stakes trials.

Throughout her career, Leslie has successfully navigated multi-plaintiff lawsuits, collective actions, and class actions in state and federal courts. Her ability to help enforce and defend restrictive covenant claims has been crucial for businesses looking to protect their competitive interests.

Beyond litigation, Leslie advises clients on workplace operations ranging from crafting sound policies and conducting sensitive internal investigations to training teams on compliance and best practices. Her background as in-house counsel for a global manufacturer gives her insights that translate into actionable, business-savvy legal counsel.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, Law360’s 2024 Insurance Authority Specialty Lines and Employment Authority Discrimination Editorial Advisory Boards

Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Lambda Omega Chapter

Advisory board member, Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Former board member, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation

Former co-chair, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Labor & Employment Section

Former treasurer, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation

Former member, Law360 Employment Editorial Advisory Board

Member, Leadership Georgia Class of 2014

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2025

The Best Lawyers in America - Women in the Law, 2022-2023

Presentations

National Business Institute, “Employment Discrimination and Law: Advance Issues and Answers,” November 2023

National Business Institute, “Dealing with Difficult Clients, Witnesses, Opposing Counsel, and Judges in Litigation,” November 2023/February 2023

National Business Institute, “What’s Happening in Human Resource Law – Fall 2023 Update,” October 2023

National Business Institute, “How to Bring Georgia Handbooks into Compliance,” April 2023

National Business Institute, “Employment Law 2023,” April 2023

National Business Institute, “Effective Ways to Deal with Complex FMLA and ADA Landmines,” February 2023

National Business Institute, “Advance Employment Law in Georgia,” November 2022

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