Overview
Tammy is Senior Counsel and Co-Chair of the firm's Cannabis & Employee Substance Abuse Practice Group, where she guides employers on workplace drug testing policies, employment litigation prevention, and employee substance abuse issues.
She advises clients on all aspects of employment law, helping them navigate workplace challenges to avoid disputes. Tammy defends employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, as well as tort-based employment claims such as wrongful discharge, invasion of privacy, and assault and battery. She also supports clients with drafting policies and employee handbooks, conducting investigations, and delivering training to help prevent discrimination and harassment.
Tammy’s experience includes representing employers in matters involving wrongful termination, breach of contract, fraud, covenants not-to-compete, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation claims. She also serves as an administrative hearing officer for a municipality, conducting appeals of personnel board decisions, and routinely advises on legal strategies that align with employers’ operational goals.
Tammy has more than two decades of experience helping employers manage legal risk across a wide range of industries. She offers practical guidance on workplace drug testing programs and employee substance abuse issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while balancing safety and employee rights. She frequently works with employers to design and implement policies that mitigate risk and promote a respectful workplace.
Honors & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor & Employment (2023-2026)
- Birmingham Bar Association Women’s Section, Distinguished Service Award
About Me
Tammy enjoys gardening, baking, and photography. She's also an avid reader and a lifelong fan of Auburn University football and basketball. War Eagle!
Credentials
Education
Birmingham School of Law
- J.D., 1997
Auburn University
- B.S., 1988
Media
News
Legal Analysis
Professional & Civic Associations
Professional
- American Bar Association
- Alabama Bar Association, Women's Section, Labor and Employment Section
- Birmingham Bar Association , Women's Section, Labor and Employment Section
- Society of Human Resources Management, Member
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East Alabama SHRM Chapter, Board of Directors, Legislative Affairs Director (2022-present)
Services
Admissions
- Alabama, 1997
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
- U.S. District Court - AL - M.D., N.D., S.D.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
Atticus Finch – To Kill A Mockingbird
