Catherine Hobart Thompson
Partner
Catherine Hobart Thompson advises management on human resources issues, the development of employment practices and policies and the interpretation of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
Her clients include:
- Financial institutions
- Construction, logistics and transportation companies
- Manufacturers in heavy and light industries
- Temporary and permanent placement agencies
- Government contractors
Ms. Thompson represents employers before all courts and government agencies, with a focus on employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigations, and implementation of Affirmative Action plans.
Publications
"Internet Applicant Regulations," Schiff Hardin Labor and Employment Update (February 2007)
"The 'Internet Applicant' and Federal Contractors," Common Sense Contracting, Vol. 20, No. 2 (Summer 2006)
"Employment Law: Lie Detector Tests," Common Sense Contracting, Vol. 19, No. 2 (Summer 2005)
"Expanded Veterans' Rights," Common Sense Contracting, Vol. 19, No. 1 (Spring 2005)
"Hiring Illegal Immigrants — Lawsuits by Legal Employees," Common Sense Contracting, Vol. 19, No. 3 (Fall 2005)
Speeches and Presentations
"Completing Form I-9s and Avoiding Federal Harassment Claims," Dallas, Tex., Denver, Colo., Phoenix, Ariz. and Portland, Ore. (2007)
"Immigration Reform," Carolinas Associated General Contractors, Charlotte, N.C. (August 2006)
"Avoiding Immigration Potholes: I-9s, 'No-Match' Letters and Staying on the Right Side of Homeland Security," Chicago, Ill. (June 2007)
"Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act," Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association, Atlanta, Ga. (May 2007)
"Immigration Enforcement: New Threat to the Construction Industry," Lorman Educational Services, Charlotte, N.C. (March 2007)
"L&E Update: Issues and Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Employer," Lorman Educational Services, Atlanta, Ga. (2005/2006)
"Human Resources Issues," Carolinas AGC Contractor's Business Academy, Charlotte, N.C. (April 2006)
"Labor and Employment Law Update," Atlanta, Ga. and Charlotte, N.C. (March 2006)
"The Strategy Development Symposium — Issues and Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Employer," Business Development & Strategic Leadership Journal, Miami, Fla. (February 2006)
"ADA Accessibility Law Update," Lorman Educational Services, Atlanta, Ga. (2005)
"Human Resources Issues," Carolina AGC Contractor's Business Academy (multiple cities in 2005)
"Employment Law," Carolinas AGC Contractor's Business Academy, Charlotte, N.C. (October 2005)
"Hiring, Promotions and Terminations," Carolinas AGC Contractor's Business Academy, RichSquare, N.C. (October 2005)
"Construction Disputes and Claim Avoidance/Construction Law Update," Associated Builders and Contractors, Alabama Chapter, Birmingham, Ala. (August 2005)
"Dispute and Claim Avoidance," Associated General Contractors of America, Georgia Branch, Atlanta, Ga. (August 2005)
"Construction and Labor Law Update," Associated General Contractors of America, Georgia Branch, Atlanta, Ga. (August 2005)
"Payroll Management in Georgia," Lorman Educational Services, Albany, Ga. (April 2003)
Previous Experience
Before joining Schiff Hardin, Ms. Thompson was a partner at another Atlanta firm.
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law
(J.D.,
1991)
University at Albany, State University of New York
(B.A., Political Science,
1988)
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Section of Labor and Employment Law
American Bar Association
Section of Labor and Employment Law
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
