Renee Hughes is a recognized employment attorney with almost 25 years of experience advising and representing employers, executives and professionals on complex workplace issues.   Drawing on her background representing both employers and employees, Renee advises clients informed by an understanding of how workplace disputes develop, how courts evaluate them, and how legal decisions affect real-world outcomes.  

With a background in mathematics and more than two decades of legal experience, Renee is known for her strategic approach to problem solving, her analytical rigor, and her practical advice.  She places particular emphasis on helping clients evaluate legal risk, identify and address potential issues before they become disputes, and develop practical strategies aligned with their business, professional, and litigation objectives.

​Renee’s practice focuses on employment matters such as non-competition / non-solicitation disputes, wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, contract disputes, and executive compensation.  She also prepares personnel policies and employee handbooks, drafts employment and severance agreements, and provides strategic counseling on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and related statutes.

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Additionally, Renee represents employers in responding to charges and investigations before government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor, conducts workplace investigations, and provides management training on employment law and workplace compliance.

 

Renee is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of North Carolina.