Melbourne – Ford & Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Louis D. Wilson as counsel in the firm's Melbourne office. Previously, Wilson served as an associate in the labor and employment practice of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.
Wilson represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law. He regularly advises clients on day-to day employment issues, from drafting employment contracts, non-compete agreements and personnel policies to conducting sensitive internal investigations, executive terminations and reductions in force. Wilson has worked with clients involved in the automotive, energy, financial services, grocery, hotel, manufacturing, retail and steel industries.
He also defends employers in state and federal courts as well as in administrative and arbitration proceedings. He has experience assisting employers with a broad range of traditional labor matters, including union organizing campaigns, bargaining unit challenges, collective bargaining negotiations, representation elections, strike response plans and unfair labor practice charges.
Earlier in his career while at Skadden Arps, Wilson worked extensively with employers on a variety of labor and employment matters, including complex corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions. He also spent several years in London, England where he qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and studied UK employment law. While in law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the George Washington University Journal of International Law and Economics and was a member of the George Washington University Law School Moot Court Board. Wilson received his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University Law School in 1999.
"We are fortunate to add Louis to our team and excited he is joining the Melbourne office," said Andy Hament, managing partner of Ford & Harrison's Melbourne office. "His experience on specific issues related to labor and employment will be a huge benefit to our clients."