Alyson Brown specializes in employment law, representing employers and executives in all facets of the employment relationship.  She has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout Texas and in other states.  She also represents clients in arbitrations (including AAA, JAMS and FINRA) and administrative proceedings with state and federal agencies.

Ms. Brown is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  She also serves as an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association for employment disputes.  Ms. Brown is an active mediator as well.  Prior to joining Clouse Dunn, Ms. Brown was the general counsel of MADD, a national nonprofit organization.  She represents clients in a broad range of industries, including health care, banking, retail, manufacturing, hospitality and nonprofit organizations.

Results* and Experience

		Jury trial and arbitration experience in breach of contract, discrimination, negligent hiring, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and other employment claims.
		Extensive experience obtaining and defending temporary and permanent injunctions in trade secret, misappropriation, unfair competition and noncompete cases.
		Successfully handled wage and hour litigation matters, including FLSA collective actions and DOL investigations.
		Defended employers against claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on sex, race, disability, age, religion and sexual orientation.
		Successfully represented clients in individual and class action ERISA proceedings.
		Frequently counsels employers regarding all employment issues, including  employment contracts, policies, training, HR audits, internal investigations and employee discipline.
		Develops and implements risk reduction and compliance strategies for employers.
		Teaches business law at Texas Woman's University MBA Program.
		* Past achievements are no gurantee of future results.  Results depend on the facts of each case.