BRETT A. WHITLEY
Denver
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Campbell Litigation, P.C.
Denver
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in all aspects of employment and labor law litigation in state and federal courts, including Title VII (race, national origin, and disability discrimination/retaliation), ADA, wage and hour disputes, trade secret, and unfair labor practices matters by researching law, drafting motions and discovery requests/responses, arguing discovery disputes, and preparing for depositions
- Acted as second chair in a national origin discrimination trial and obtained a defense verdict for the employer
- Analyzed and revised employer handbooks to ensure compliance with applicable law
Associate Attorney
SGR, LLC
Denver
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Represented and advised insurance companies and their insureds throughout all phases of the litigation of personal injury, premises liability, and professional liability matters
- Obtained and defended dozens of depositions of parties as well as Rule 30(b)(6) and fact witnesses
Associate Attorney
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Little Rock
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Represented insurance companies and their insureds in the litigation of catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, workers compensation, products liability, transportation and trucking litigation matters
- Drafted a variety of pleadings, like motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions to compel discovery, motions in limine, and motions to quash
- Obtained and defended over 50 depositions of party, expert and Rule 30(b)(6) witnesses
Law Clerk
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Little Rock
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted research projects and drafted memoranda, motions, and orders concerning a wide variety of civil litigation matters (defense)
- Among the Issues Researched: the boundaries of the employment-at-will doctrine and independent contractor vs. employee status
Judicial Intern
Arkansas Court of Appeals
Little Rock
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Drafted memoranda and judicial opinions regarding matters that came before the court
Summer Associate
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Little Rock
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted research projects and drafted memoranda, motions, and orders concerning a variety of civil litigation matters (defense)
- Among the Issues Researched: employee freedom of speech, FELA, and premises liability
Judicial Extern
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Little Rock
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Drafted memoranda and judicial orders regarding motions to dismiss, motions to compel discovery, and motions for summary judgment for the Court
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Arkansas School of Law
Fayetteville, Arkansas05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas05.2019
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Campbell Litigation, P.C.
10.2024 - Current
Associate Attorney
SGR, LLC
04.2024 - 10.2024
Associate Attorney
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
08.2022 - 03.2024
Law Clerk
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Judicial Intern
Arkansas Court of Appeals
05.2021 - 06.2021
Summer Associate
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
07.2020 - 08.2020
Judicial Extern
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Arkansas
05.2020 - 06.2020
Juris Doctor -
University of Arkansas School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Arkansas