Brian Burbrink is an experienced litigator and counselor. With a particular focus on labor and employment litigation and counseling, Brian represents management in a broad variety of matters, including:
Individual claims in agency and court actions. Defends clients in administrative proceedings and in federal and state court litigation against claims of age, race, sex, and disability discrimination, wage and hour violations, and retaliation, among others. Has obtained numerous favorable summary judgment rulings in such cases. Prosecutes and defends claims involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other forms of unfair competition.
Class and collective actions. Defends cases alleged as collective and class actions, including numerous FLSA collective actions and other multi-plaintiff cases.
Administrative Proceedings. Represents employers in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the US Department of Labor, among other agencies.
Mediations and negotiations. Represents employers and corporate clients in formal, court-ordered settlement conferences and mediation programs and in informal, voluntary claim resolution negotiations.
Terms of Employment. Advises clients regarding compliance with federal, state, and local law, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA; assists clients in conducting investigations of harassment and employee misconduct; enforces confidentiality agreements and non-compete agreements, and defends related claims.
Policies and practices. Drafts employment contracts and severance agreements, disciplinary notices, employee manuals and handbooks, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other employment-related documents.
