Douglas Bracken

Douglas has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for nearly 20 years. He also serves as co-Chair in the Firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.

He represents companies in a broad range of industries, including technology, hospitality, manufacturing, staffing, food retail, and retail merchandising. He advocates before governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). And he advises clients daily on how to comply with employment laws and regulations throughout the country.

In addition to advising employers and executives on employment agreements and other contracts, including covenants not to compete, Douglas also works closely with companies to craft sound policies and procedures that help avoid litigation or minimize its impact on their businesses. If disputes do go to trial, he emphasizes impeccable preparation and vigorous, tactical, and innovative defense strategies. Douglas also enjoys working with executives as they create or seize new opportunities, including launching or growing startups, and often reviews executive agreements for either companies or executives.