C. Eric Stevens

For over 30 years, C. Eric Stevens has provided his clients a common-sense approach to employment, representing employers in labor relations matters, administrative proceedings and employment litigation, with a focus on healthcare and financial institutions. He represents both union and non-union employers in :

• Single-plaintiff and class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws
• Defense of whistleblower and retaliation claims
• Class litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws
• Contract negotiations

Eric also assists clients with compliance and litigation avoidance by : Conducting in-house training for supervisory and management-level employees, Providing guidance in the development of affirmative action plans, Preparing and implementing a full range of employment policies.

Eric regularly speaks to industry groups and business roundtables on new developments in the law and issues that can directly affect their operations. He also provides discrimination training for various governmental agencies.

Education : J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 1983

Courts :

• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
• Tennessee Supreme Court

Professional & Community Affiliations :

• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Chair, Board of Directors, The Davis House, A Child Advocacy Center, 2013-2015
• Member, Board of Directors, The Davis House, A Child Advocacy Center