Paul Chichester Email and Phone Number

Manages communication of potential employment litigation and/or risks to counsel and obtains legal counsel on employment matters as needed. Provides advice and counsel regarding leave administration, e.g., FMLA, CFRA, and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and the requirements under this law, e.g., the interactive process.Manage collective bargaining agreements for a school/unit or university-wide basis, including the management of the grievance programs and contract negotiations.Handle all facets of employee relations, including investigations and resolutions to employment disputes. Provides guidance regarding and/or create and maintain accurate documentation of investigations or other employment or labor matters.Provide guidance regarding layoffs, terminations, or corrective action.Research trends and practices in labor/employee relations, and recommend programs that will enhance employee and labor relations at the university; research and craft new policies for approval. Act as an objective and confidential intermediary for employees and supervisors. Participate in conflict resolution, mediation facilitation, problem solving, and negotiation with/between supervisors and employees.Provide direct services to client groups as assigned. Act as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees to interpret policies, procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement.Design and deliver training for employees, supervisors, managers, and local human resource managers pertaining to employee relations and related compliance (e.g., training concerning policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and/or applicable state and federal legal requirements).

Managed and negotiated labor contracts. Maintained federal compliance related to EEO and I9 reporting. Provided daily advice and counsel to HR Business Partners related to employee relations matters.

Provided advice and counsel on all things labor and employment related. Litigated and arbitrated employee and labor matters across the country.

Represents individuals in civil rights litigation and employment matters

Analyzed effectiveness of firm responses to client requests for proposals.Created a central database to provide greater efficiency of proposal formulation.

Mercer University 3L

Labor and Employment Law

Organized congressional schedule to maximize public exposure to constituents Managed constituent legal needs including social security benefits and veterans affairs

Researched and fact checked citations for and edited law review article

Researched and wrote legal memorandum suggesting courses of action Transcribed orders for criminal felony charges, and motions for habeas proceedings

Organized and closed completed real estate and title filesRecorded documents in court, researched deeds, and ran title searches

Managed multiple client accounts while prospecting for new clients Assessed client needs for college, retirement and tax savings plans, & implemented accordingly Licensed -Series 6, Series 63, Georgia Life, Health, and Georgia Variable Insurance

Assisted with depositions and client interviews and organized multiple case and evidence files