Brandon M. Shelton

Professional Biography

Brandon Shelton devotes his practice to representing employers in multiple aspects of labor and management relations. He represents employers in union organizing campaigns and elections, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges and other proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also works with upper level management and first-line supervisory staff to build and maintain a union-free environment.

As a trial lawyer, he defends employers in lawsuits and administrative proceedings involving sexual and racial harassment, discrimination, the ADEA, FLSA, ADA, USERRA, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour disputes.

Employers, trade associations, and other groups frequently ask Brandon to speak or provide training on a variety of employment related issues such as workplace violence, harassment, diversity, legal compliance and liability avoidance. Brandon has also authored several articles regarding labor and employment law.

Media
  • Ogletree Deakins Podcast – “Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026: Managing Social and Political Expression in the Workplace” – June 4, 2026
  • Workplace Strategies Seminar (moderator) – “When Personal Beliefs Come to Work: Managing Social and Political Expression” – Austin – May 15, 2026
  • Labor Law Solutions – “Employees Gone Wild! Managing Misconduct and Policy Violations Without Unfair Labor Practices” – Las Vegas – December 4, 2025
  • Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Posts, Protests, and Policies: Managing Social and Political Expression In and Out of the Workplace” – Colorado Springs – September 26, 2025
  • Ogletree Deakins Managing a Workforce – “Lessons Learned From New Union Organizing Tactics” – Carmel – September 10, 2025
  • Workplace Strategies Seminar (moderator) – “Effective Strategies for Managing Employee Exits in Challenging Situations” – Las Vegas – April 25, 2025
  • Workplace Strategies Seminar – “You’re Not the Boss of Me: A Reprise of a Workplace Strategies Favorite!” – San Diego – May 11, 2023
  • Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “At the Crossroads of Race, Politics, and Social Media in Today’s Workplace” – November 11, 2020
  • ACC-Charlotte Chapter – “As Good As It Gets: Recognizing and Responding to Emotional Health Issues” – Charlotte – February 28, 2020
  • Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Say What? The Intersection of Social and Political Expression and the Workplace” – La Quinta – November 8, 2018

  • More Legal and Business Bylines From Brandon M. Shelton




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