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Kevin S. Mullen

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Attorney & Mediator
The Mullen Firm PLLC
500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Bldg. 2 - Ste. 211
Austin, Texas  78746

Professional Work History

Principal The Mullen Firm PLLC April 2017 – Present Austin, Texas Representation of employers and employees in all aspects of employment litigation. Employment counselor focused on OSHA, performance management, policies and procedures, non-compete agreements, discrimination and harassment, and related litigation. Successfully represented employees in wage and hour, whistleblower, age discrimination, Equal Pay Act, Family Medical and Leave Act, workers' compensation retaliation, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and noncompete matters. Mediator of employment-related disputes. Shareholder Littler Mendelson, PC Nov. 2006 – April 2017 Dallas/Austin, Texas Co-founded Littler's Austin office. Represented management in employment-related litigation. Advised and counseled clients regarding all aspects of the employment relationship. Attorney Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP June 2003 – Oct. 2006 Represented management in employment litigation of all kinds. Honors Attorney Office of the Texas Attorney General Aug. 2001 – June 2003 Defended the constitutionality of state programs and statutes and represented state agencies charged with employment discrimination. Skills & Interests: Proficient and efficient defense of clients in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations. Notable victories include the dismissal of contested OSHA citations following trial, defense verdict in whistleblower/retaliation case for trucking company, defense verdicts in two age discrimination arbitrations against insurance carrier, defense verdict in civil rights case against school district, and defense verdicts in two discrimination/tort cases against automobile dealership. Skilled in all aspects of summary judgment and motion practice. Counsels clients on pressing employment issues, such as terminations and suspensions, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, dealing with difficult employees, and handling disability accommodation and leave requests. Responds quickly to client inquiries and provides business-focused, concrete advice upon which clients can rely to make real-world decisions. Advises executives in assessing and negotiating employment agreements, non-compete agreements, and severance packages. Selected representation of executives and employees in wrongful termination, non-compete, and other employment-related claims. On-site investigation and assessment of employment- and compliance-related claims and preparation of reports for use in employment actions and anticipated litigation. Mediation of employment-related disputes. Specialties: Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization Representation of Management in Discrimination, Harassment, and Employment Litigation OSHA and Workplace Safety Employment discrimination (Title VII) Employee handbooks Non-compete agreements Americans with Disabilities Act Wage and hour issues (Fair Labor Standards Act) Age Discrimination in Employment Act Family and Medical Leave Act Civil rights Employment torts Contract issues Whistleblower claims Architectural barriers / accessibility issues Workplace Investigations Executive and Employee Representation Mediation of Employment-Related Disputes

Dispute Resolution Experience

Successful mediation of multiple in-person and virtual matters as neutral for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Participated in dozens of mediations as counsel representing employees or employers Graduate of Employment Law Mediator Training Course – Cornell ILR, New York, NY

Cornell University Dispute Resolution Training (Course titles and dates taken)

The Employment Law Mediator Training – Cornell ILR, New York, NY, Oct. 21-25, 2019

Professional Associations

State Bar of Texas, Labor & Employment Section Federal Bar Association, Austin Division Austin Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section (Officer)

Education

Texas Wesleyan Univ. Sch. of Law (now Texas A&M), J.D., May 2001 Univ. of Texas at Dallas, M.A., 1999 Univ. of Texas at Dallas, B.A., 1997

References

See www.themullenfirm.com

Fee Policy

Half-day (4 hours) = $1,500 ($750/party) Full-day (8 hours) = $2,900 ($1,450/party)