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Chris Anderson practices in the areas of employment and employment litigation with particular focus on the transportation industry. He defends businesses against employment claims and has handled wage and hour, discrimination, and retaliatory discharge cases in both state and federal courts. Mr. Anderson also assists clients with OFCCP audits and claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and comparable state agencies. Mr. Anderson counsels business clients on general employment matters and assists them with employee handbooks, employment policies, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. He also advises clients on compliance with state and federal employment law including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. Mr. Anderson is employment counsel to several major interstate transportation companies. Practice Groups Labor & Employment Transportation Education J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, 1998 B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1994 Bar Admissions Tennessee Court Admissions U.S. District Court for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Professional Memberships American Bar Association Nashville Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Transportation Lawyers Association Other Professional Accomplishments Assistant Attorney General, State of Tennessee, 1998-2002. Appointed to the Tobacco Litigation Unit, charged to secure and protect Tennessee's portion of the landmark Master Settlement Agreement. Appointed to the Legislative Reapportionment Litigation Team responsible for defending Tennessee's legislative redistricting plan against constitutional attack. | 