View this document on Scribd Our client Dr. Sherilonda Green prevailed at trial and obtained the original court order which directed the Defendant to assume the cost and directed the E-Discovery company to extract and produce all electronic messages, text and emails, sent between Superintendent Lairsey and Board members amongst…
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Dealing With Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault In The Workplace
Sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace are serious issues that can have a devastating impact on victims. It’s important for employers to take proactive steps to prevent these incidents and to provide support for employees who experience them. First, employers should establish clear policies and procedures for addressing…
Good Georgia Lawyers Win Order For Sanctions On ESI Discovery Abuse
View this document on Scribd Attached is an Order for Sanctions we recently won in a case regarding the other side’s conduct in discovery. Discovery is a crucial phase in any litigation, as it allows both parties to obtain information and evidence from each other in order to build their…
Educator Wins Trial Showing District Violated Open Records Act In Order To Hide Evidence Of Race Discrimination
The Charlton County Herald recently featured Dr. Green’s victory in winning her Open Records Act at trial see here for the news story. The citations below refer to “T” stand for the trial transcript which can be made available upon request: Dr. Green contends the school district’s motive to withhold…
Civil Rights Race Discrimination Case Featured on Television
A race discrimination case’s new developments were featured on the six o’clock evening news. For more information, you can view this breaking news story here. Ms. Oinonen was quoted stating: “Race discrimination is a systemic issue facing African American educators all over Georgia who are being subjected to overt and…
Atlanta Women’s Magazine Features Williams Oinonen LLC
Check out Atlanta Women’s Magazine this month’s feature article. Ms. Oinonen was asked by Atlanta Women’s Magazine: “Which woman inspires you and why?” to which she responded: “Women lawyers who have gone into public service in either the executive, legislative, or judicial branches have inspired me. People like Hillary Clinton,…
Good Georgia Lawyer Race Discrimination Win Requires Employer to Establish Recruitment Plan for Hiring Blacks, Incorporate Nondiscriminatory Practices, and Institute Anti-discrimination Training.
Williams Oinonen LLC had the privilege of representing Dr. Lana Foster in several race discrimination and employment matters. Her case was settled with the EEOC and in addition to the monetary settlement, requires her former employer to establish a recruitment plan for increasing the number of qualified Black applicants, to…
HR Administrator Alleges Sexual Harassment Claims Against Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard In an EEOC Complaint
Williams Oinonen LLC brought an EEOC charge against Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard on behalf of an HR Director who is alleging sexual harassment. The AJC reported on the EEOC complaint brought by Williams Oinonen LLC’s client, a former HR administrator who is suing Paul Howard, the Fulton County…
CNN employee DeWayne Walker claims exec threatened to kill him over race discrimination lawsuit
Williams Oinonen LLC files a race discrimination lawsuit on behalf of African American CNN employee who alleged that his executive threatened to kill him over his race discrimination lawsuit. The AJC wrote about the story which can be read here. Other news media sources also wrote about the story which…
Good Georgia Education Lawyer Wins ALJ Trial Against Georgia Professional Standards Commission
“I’ve been contacted by a PSC investigator who wants me to give him a response by a certain deadline, what do I do?” This is a question we hear from administrators, teachers, and other education professionals all over Georgia on a frequent basis. Recently, Williams Oinonen LLC represented a teacher…