Benson Pope

Benson E. Pope represents and counsels employers in a broad range of employment matters arising under state and federal laws. His practice primarily focuses on issues involving:

• The Fair Labor Standards Act
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• Other state and federal laws governing employment relationships

For over ten years, Ben has successfully defended lawsuits alleging single plaintiff and class claims, including alleged class-wide wage hour violations, systemic discrimination and retaliation for purported violations of securities laws. He has obtained defense verdicts in jury and bench trials.

He has represented clients in state and federal courts and before various federal and state agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He has defended clients against claims involving:

• Whistleblower allegations
• Wrongful termination
• Harassment
• Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

In law school, Ben served as an editor on the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. He also was a member of the Moot Court Board and was named Best Oralist and received awards for Best Brief and Best Team at the 2002 Intrastate Competition.

Education :

• J.D., University of Georgia, 2003
• B.A., University of Georgia, 2000

Courts :

• U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
• Georgia Supreme Court
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia

Professional & Community Affiliations :

• Member
  • Decatur Business Association
  • Labor and Employment Section, American Bar Association
  • Employment Section, Atlanta Bar Association