Ford & Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that Dawn Siler-Nixon, the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Partner, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of USAmeriBank in Clearwater (FL).
USAmeriBank selects Board members who are leaders in their field and that bring valuable insight to help guide the direction of the Bank and shape its role in the Tampa Bay community. With the addition of Siler-Nixon, the Board now has 15 members, comprising some of the top business leaders of the Tampa Bay area.
"I am honored to be appointed to the board of directors for USAmeriBank," Siler-Nixon commented. "I am looking forward to serving in this capacity and grateful for the opportunity to help make a difference within the organization."
Siler-Nixon has represented employers in litigating labor and employment law matters for more than 16 years. Her practice focuses on litigating discrimination and harassment cases in federal and state litigation, as well as union election campaigns, including preparing anti-union campaigns and appealing certification. She has handled trials in state and federal court, arbitrations and trials of representation cases and unfair labor practice charges involving non-competes, wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, family and medical leave issues, retaliation, disability, and discrimination based on any protected characteristic. She has also successfully represented employers before local, state and federal agencies. Siler-Nixon received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1993.
About USAmeriBank
USAmeriBank is an independent, non-public bank based in Clearwater (FL). that has established itself as an outstanding middle-market financial institution. The bank serves the needs of individuals and businesses in the Tampa Bay area by providing a high-level of personalized service and attention to a targeted customer base. USAmeriBank's parent company is USAmeriBancorp, Inc. More information is available at www.USAmeriBank.com.