Jill Stricklin Cox works with employers
to prevent and resolve disputes regarding all aspects of the employment
relationship. She has successfully defended civil lawsuits and
administrative charges involving claims of employment discrimination,
harassment, retaliation, and improper denial of leave and benefits,
as well as wrongful discharge against public policy, intentional/negligent
infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision and retention,
breach of contract, interference with contract and other employment-related
torts. Jill also has extensive experience with reviewing and
drafting employment policies, training managers and other personnel,
conducting internal audits and investigations, representing companies
during investigations by government enforcement agencies, and
assisting employers with potentially problematic situations arising
in their workplaces.
Before joining Constangy, Jill was an attorney with the law firm
of Russell & King, P.A., in Asheville, NC.
Publications/Presentations
Regular columnist, "Ask an Employment Attorney," Paper360,
published by TAPPI and PIMA
Co-author, "Alternative Sexualities: The State of the Law
Today," The
Job Description, published by DRI Employment Law Committee (Winter 2007)
Author, "Six Ways to Increase Your
Odds of Getting Sued for Employment Discrimination," The
Job Description, published by DRI Employment Law Committee (Summer 2006)
Author, "North Carolina Enacts New Workplace Violence Law," The Job
Description, published by DRI Employment Law Committee (Winter 2005)
Author, "Virginia CFO Prevails in Early Sarbanes-Osley Whistleblower Claim," Business
Lawyer, published by NCBA's Corporate Counsel Section (March 2004)
Author, "Seeking Some Repose: Limitations on Title VII Actions After
Morgan," For The Defense, published by DRI (October 2002)
Author, "Torn Between Two Clients: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
When Representing Employers and Their Insurers," Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Committee Newsletter, published by ABA's Section of Labor and Employment Law
(Fall 2000)
Co-author, "New Approaches to Harassment Claims," The Federal Lawyer,
published by Federal Bar Association (August 2000)
Regular presenter, Capital Associated Industries
Regular presenter, The Employer's Association
Regular presenter, Council on Education Management
Awards and Recognitions
"40 Leaders Under 40" Award Recipient
Continental Who's Who Registry of National Business Leaders
Professional Activities/Associations
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
North Carolina Bar Association, Section on Labor and Employment
Law
21st Judicial District Bar, Ethics & Grievance Committee
Defense Research Institute, Employment Law Committee
- Publications Vice-Chair (2007-present)
- Regional Editor, The Job Description (2003-2007)
Society for Human Resource Management
Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations
YWCA of Winston-Salem, Board of Directors (2004 to present)
Piedmont Craftsmen, Inc., Board of Directors (2005-2006)
Other Personal Background Information
and Interests
Jill enjoys reading, hiking, golfing and spending time with her
husband, Dalton Cox.
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