Bennee B. Jones
Partner
benneejones@andrewskurth.com
Suite 3700
Dallas TX 75201
P: 214.659.4624
F: 214.659.4834
Download v-cardBennee is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice includes multi-state litigation defending employers against employment-related claims under Title VII and state employment rights laws; age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and state age discrimination laws; retaliation under the Texas Workers Compensation Act; violations of ERISA; violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability discrimination laws; and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws. Bennee also represents employers in litigation and disputes involving unemployment compensation; wrongful discharge; constructive discharge; breach of employment contract; torts relating to the employment relationship such as defamation, interference with contract and with business relations, negligent hiring and supervision; and breach of non-compete and confidentiality agreements in various business contexts. She has successfully defended lawsuits brought not only by individuals, but also by governmental agencies, including the EEOC.
Bennee's multi-state and international practice also emphasizes proactive employment law counseling to help her clients avoid litigation and workplace disputes. She prepares non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements; prepares employee, consultant, and independent contractor agreements; and develops personnel policies, procedures, and handbooks. Bennee advises employers concerning appropriate personnel actions and effective compliance with federal, state, and various international employment-related laws, represents them in responses to administrative enforcement agencies such as EEOC on-site investigations, DOL wage and hour audits and OSHA audits/citations and develops sexual harassment prevention and other training programs to help supervisory and non-supervisory personnel understand and comply with the law. Finally, Bennee works with employers on a variety of human resources concerns, such as preparing employment and severance agreements, developing risk analysis and audit programs, advising on reductions-in-force, and advising on and preparing employment-related provisions in purchase, sale and merger transactions, related due diligence, and WARN.
Bennee also has complex litigation and class action experience and she represents clients in select non-employment litigation.
Articles / Publications
- Published Opinion: In re the Application of the United States for an Order Authorizing the Roving Interception of Oral Communications 349 F. 3d 1132, 9th Circuit (2003)
- "Maximizing Benefit and Minimizing Liability - Workforce Alternatives" Corporate Counsel Review (May 2002)
- Published Opinion: Best Intern., U.S.A. v. Tucker and Clark NO. CIV. 399CV1556BC, 2001 WL 406207 (April 19, 2001)
- Published Opinion: Migis v. Pearle Vision, Inc. 135 F. 3d 1041, 5th Circuit (1998)
- Published Opinion: In the Matter of the Estate of James B. McGrew 906 S.W. 2d 53, Tex. App. Tyler (1995)
Editor - Andrews Kurth Employer Alert
Briefings, Seminars & Speeches
Presenter and Author - "What to Do When the Whistle Blows: Practical Tips for Handling Whistleblower Complaints," Executive Women's Retreat (October 2006).
Presenter and Author - "Labor and Employment Update: An Overview of Title VII Retaliation, Texas Non-Compete Law, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Electronic Discovery," The Women President's Organization (September 2006).
Presenter and Co-author - "Let There Be Light: An Overview of Texas Non-Compete Law", The University of Houston Employer-Side Employment Law CLE (December 2005).
Professional / Civic Affiliations
Member
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (1991-1992)
- University of Dallas, Graduate School of Management, Human Resources Advisory Board (1996-1999)
- Dallas Bar Association
- Chair of Employment Law Section Mediation Volunteer Program (2002-2006)
- Immediate Past Chair of Section (2000)
- Chair of Section (1999)
- Vice-Chair of Section (1998)
- Secretary of Section (1997)
- Treasurer of Section (1996)
- Council Member of Section (1995)
- State Bar of Texas
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Certified - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law
Headline News
- Andrews & Kurth Expands Labor and Employment Practice (September 6, 2000)
Client Alerts
Practice Areas
Education
- JD, 1986, distinction, St. Mary's University; St. Mary's Law Journal, Note and Comment Editor; American Jurisprudence Award in Creditors Rights; Harlan Society; Who's Who Among American Students in American Universities and Colleges; Who's Who Among American Law Students; Brackenridge Law Foundation Scholarship, Recipient; Womens Law Association Scholarship, Recipient; Octanfinalist Freshman Moot Court (July 1986); Phi Delta Phi
- MA, cum laude (GPA 4.0), English (Minor German), Southwest Texas State University
- BA, cum laude (1/663 class standing), English (Minor German), Southwest Texas State University, Graduate Teaching Assistant, English Department, Honor Societies: Alpha Pi (Academic Achievement), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Delta Phi Alpha (German), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Alpha Delta Pi (Social)
Admitted
- Texas 1986
Languages
- German
