Damon
Kitchen has successfully defended cases
in all areas of labor and employment law, including, but not limited
to: claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory
discharge, equal pay violations, wage and hour violations, employment-related
freedom of speech, due process and equal protection claims arising
under both the federal and state constitutions, as well as cases
involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent hiring,
retention and supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress,
fraud, and breach of contract. Damon also has experience in representing
clients in traditional labor law matters, such as defending unfair
labor practice charges, grievance arbitrations, opposing union organizing
campaigns and serving as chief negotiator in collective bargaining
negotiations. Damon assists employers in problem prevention and
legal analysis of complex employment issues. Damon is a frequent
lecturer and presenter and addresses human resource directors, managers
and small business owners regarding labor and employment law issues
several times throughout each year.
Before joining Constangy, Damon was a Partner in the law firm of
Malfitano Campbell & Dickinson.
Publications/Presentations
"Employment Discrimination," 47 Mercer Law Review, 797
(1996)
"Employment Discrimination," 45 Mercer Law Review, 1259
(1994)
"Employment Discrimination," 43 Mercer Law Review, 1124(1992)
"Representing the Employer in the Unemployment Compensation
Appeals Process," 67 Florida Bar Journal, 53 (1993)
Jacksonville
Best Places to Work - Jacksonville Business Journal
Awards and Recognitions
Best Lawyers In America
Chambers USA Guide
Florida Super Lawyers
Professional
Activities/Associations
Florida Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section; Board
Certified (1990 - present) - Executive Council (1996 - 2001); Secretary/Treasurer
(2001 - 2003); Legal Education Committee Chair (2003 - present)
State Bar of Georgia, Labor & Employment Section (1990 - present)
American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section (1990 -
present)
Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter (1990 - present) -
President (2000-2001), Officer (1995-2000)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section (1990
- present), Vice Chair (2002 - 2003)
Society for Human Resource Management, Jacksonville Chapter (1996
to present)
Small Business Resource Network (2002 to present)
Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations
Member, East Pointe Baptist Church
Childrens' Church Teacher (4th and 5th grades) East Pointe Baptist
Church
Other Personal Background Information
and Interests
Damon is married and the proud father of two boys. He enjoys spending
time with his family, reading, and fishing. Damon is also an avid
fan of NASCAR.
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