FordHarrison LLP, one of the country's largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Buena Vista Lyons as a partner in the firm's Dallas, Texas office. Vista returns to FordHarrison from Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart.
"We are excited to welcome back such a talented attorney to FordHarrison," said Louis Britt, Regional Managing Partner of the Dallas, Memphis and Nashville offices. "Vista's invaluable experience and strong commitment to client service make her an asset to our firm."
Vista is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has focused her practice on exclusively defending management in discrimination and other employment related actions for over 19 years. The employers she represents span a broad range of industries, including the healthcare, airline, logistics, cosmetics, hospitality and financial services industries. Employers turn to Vista to defend them before federal and state courts and agencies across the nation involving Title VII discrimination and retaliation claims (race, color, sex, religion and national origin); ADEA (age), ADAAA (disability) and Equal Pay Act claims; ERISA Section 510 discrimination and denial of benefits claims; FMLA discrimination/interference claims; FLSA (wage) collective actions; SOX whistleblower/retaliation and wrongful termination claims; and claims for breach of employment and restrictive covenant agreements.
"I feel fortunate to be rejoining a firm that truly cares about providing excellent client service and finding innovative ways to navigate changes in the legal industry," said Vista. "I couldn't think of a better place to move and grow my practice and I look forward to once again being a part of the FordHarrison team."