Althea Bailey-Law Office of Eddie Krenek

ALTHEA M. BAILEY

601 Park Grove Lane

Katy, Texas  77450

(281) 578-7711

baileam@swbell.net

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

October, 1997 - Present

Law Office of Eddie Krenek

Houston, Texas

Litigate cases involving employment discrimination, whistleblower and Sabine Pilot wrongful discharge, contracts disputes, deceptive trade practices, and related tort matters in state and federal courts. Provide advice and consultation on civil matters including employment contracts, employment policies, federal compliance issues in downsizing, trade secret and non-competition agreements, and dissolution and formation of business organizations. Writing and public speaking on employment discrimination and benefits issues in down-sizing, watch-points for small business owners seeking to avoid employment claims and litigation. March, 1997 - Bennett & Cochran, L.L.P. October, 1997 f/k/a Bennett, Krenek & Hilder, L.L.P.

March, 1996 - February, 1997

Marketed and provided consultant services relating to all phases of representation of corporate clients before federal, state, and local administrative agencies (including mediation and traditional settlement negotiations). Supervised investigations of fair employment practices and employment discrimination complaints filed under the Americans With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination In Employment Act, Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, and anti_retaliation statutes on behalf of corporate clients. Provided advice and consultation on drafting and application of human resources policy. Assessed value of active cases and managed litigation. Responsible for recruiting, training, and employee relations internally.

The Law Office of Stanley Edward Williams

Houston, Texas

(This firm is no longer in business)

Litigated employment discrimination and labor law cases including wage and hour issues; unfair labor practices; claims brought under the Americans With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination In Employment Act, Title VII; and anti_retaliation provisions of federal, state, county and municipal laws. Represented corporate clients in administrative proceedings before federal, state and local agencies; Department of Labor, including OFCCP; and National Labor Relations Board. Advised and counseled clients on human resources policy. Responded to and resolved discrimination charges and grievances filed under collective bargaining agreements.

Althea M. Bailey, Attorney At Law

Houston, Texas

Conducted general civil practice, including contract negotiations, advice and consultation on formation of business organizations, advice and representation in connection with grievances filed under terms of collective bargaining agreements, resolution of property disputes, and family law matters.

December, 1990 - November, 1993

Senior Trial Attorney

U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Houston, Texas

Represented administrative agency in all phases of litigation, including discovery, case evaluation, motion practice, mediation, and trial work. Advised District Director on compliance issues as well as investigation and development of potential lawsuits. Served as first chair at trials in federal district Street courts.

J. D. from University of Texas School of Law, 1990 B. A. (English Literature and French ) from Rice University, 1987

Texas Bar Association member since 1990 Federal Bar, Southern District of Texas since 1991 Fifth Circuit Bar Association since 1998 National Employment Lawyer's Association--Houston Chapter since 1998