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Colette Koby is a Member in the Labor and Employment Group at Miller & Martin. Ms. Koby's practice focuses on defending employers and their staff in state and federal court actions concerning discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and wrongful termination claims. She has also conducted numerous investigations concerning employee complaints of harassment and discrimination. Ms. Koby has drafted personnel policies and procedures for various private entities and public institutions. Ms. Koby provides regular counseling and training on various employment matters including terminations, EEO policies and procedures, wage and hour laws, accommodation of disabilities, and employment contracts. Ms. Koby's previous experience includes working as a criminal defense lawyer which has afforded her the opportunity to successfully try cases before juries and judges. Practice Groups Labor & Employment Education J.D., with honors, Tulane Law School, 1995 B.A., Communications, cum laude, Newcomb College of Tulane University, 1991 Bar Admissions California Tennessee Court Admissions U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California All state courts of Tennessee and California Professional Memberships Nashville Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Tennessee Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section San Francisco, California Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Lawyer's Association for Women Publications How to Keep Supervisors From Being Held Individually Liable for Discrimination or Sexual Harassment, co-author, Tennessee Bar Journal, July, 2006 Civic and Charitable Activities Member, Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. | 