Education:
University of South Carolina - B.A, 1982; J.D., 1987 Phi Delta Phi
Moot Court Bar, 1986-1987
Experience:
Admitted to practice in South Carolina, 1987 and in Louisiana, 1988; including all federal district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Experienced in representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law issues, including representing corporate clients in employment discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in wage and hour issues before the U.S. Department of Labor, and in unfair labor practice cases before the National Labor Relations Board
Ms. Pannell deals extensively in proactive management and human resources guidance and counseling; preparation of policies and procedures for employers; drafting and defending employment documents including severance agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and non-solicitation agreements; and counseling employers on the proper classification of employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. She has conducted training seminars for managers on various employment-related topics, including how to avoid sexual harassment claims and how to effectively administer the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Membership:
South Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Louisiana State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit.
Accolades:
2003 National Leadership Award, Honorary Chairman, Business Advisory Council
Published Works:
Contributing Author, The Fair Labor Standards Act, 1999 (BNA Books)
Contributing Author, Employee Benefits Law, 1991 (BNA Books)
