Janet Hendrick

About Janet Hendrick

I help national and regional employers in industries including construction, manufacturing, fintech, hospitality, and healthcare navigate the increasing array of workplace laws and protect their businesses. I represent employers in state and federal court and arbitration, advise them on issues such as sexual harassment prevention, employee leave, and disability accommodations, and conduct training to strengthen culture and minimize risk.I also help employers address high-stake issues relating to employee defection, such as drafting and enforcing noncompetition and nonsolicitation covenants and confidentiality agreements, including obtaining injunctive relief.Representative areas of practice:*Internal investigations*Sexual harassment prevention/litigation*Employee defection litigation*Employee leave (ADA/FMLA)*Disability accommodations*Manager and employee training (anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, sensitivity, diversity)*Noncompete and executive agreements*Wage and hour litigation and advice*Workplace safety litigation and adviceI am passionate about issues affecting women in the legal profession. I am a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers and have been recognized by the National Women\'s Council and as one of Dallas\' Top 50 Women in Law and a LGBT Ally Award recipient by the Texas Diversity Council.

Experience

1. Shareholder

   Phillips Murrah

   Oct 2018 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Employment litigator and counselor in all aspects of employment law for national, regional, and local employers of all sizes. Defend clients in federal and state courts against claims under federal and state employment laws. Advise and train clients on all aspects of employment law.

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

  J.D.

  1988 — 1991

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  B.A.