Paul Holscher

About Paul Holscher

I have spent the past 19 years resolving workplace disputes for clients. I embrace a practical, client-focused approach to resolve difficult personnel issues while minimizing legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.I am a zealous advocate for clients in proceedings before the EEOC, DOL, NCDOL and other federal, state and local agencies. I engage Ogletree Deakins’ resources to meet the needs of employers with multi-state operations, and am a trusted advocate for regional and local clients. My dedication to clients and reputation among my peers has garnered national and local recognition from numerous publications, including The Best Lawyers in America© and Business North Carolina©.I advise employers on their obligations under a myriad of North Carolina and federal laws, including Title VII, the FMLA, the ADA, the FLSA, the PDA, the EPA, HIPAA, the NLRA, the ADEA, the FCRA, USERRA, GINA, WARN, the NCWHA, the NCCSERA and REDA. I have defended dozens of legal claims for employers in a variety of industries, including the health care, manufacturing, assisted living, financial services, higher education and manufacturing sectors. My legal practice also includes conducting workplace investigations, preparing personnel policies, revising Employee Handbooks, facilitating corporate restructuring and engaging in performance management.I have given 57 presentations on a plethora of workplace law topics to various management and human resources groups. My presentations focus on efficiently resolving workplace issues to foster productive work environments.Prior to law school, I hiked more than 1,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail - my five-month journey began in Springer Mountain, Georgia; continued through North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Pennsylvania; and ended at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey. My work history includes a stint as a Staff Assistant on Capitol Hill for Congressman Walter B. Jones.I currently reside in Raleigh with my wife, Ingrid, and two young sons. My oldest son – JT – is a rule follower; my youngest son – Harry – is prone to mischief. In 2016 and 2017, I participated in the Blue Ridge Relay – which is a 209-mile relay race in the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. Paul is an avid tennis player and has won multiple USTA NC State Championships. In my free time I also enjoy fly fishing and numerous outdoor pursuits.

Experience

1. Labor and Employment Attorney

   Ogletree Deakins

   Dec 2021 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   My legal practice is focused exclusively on representing management in the workplace. I take a practical approach to employment matters and strive to avoid litigation while advising clients of their legal obligations under state and federal law.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism, English

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, English

  1996 — 2000

• Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

  J.D., Law

  2003 — 2005