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Board Certified in Labor and Employment law, Hanna Norvell exclusively represents employers in matters related to wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment and discrimination, wages and hours, disability accommodation, leaves of absence, layoffs, unemployment compensation, workplace violence, employee privacy, drug testing, medical exams, employment handbooks and policies, and employee and management training. In addition, she has extensive experience in drafting and enforcing employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and anti-competition/hiring/solicitation agreements, and in litigating claims of tortious interference, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Ms. Norvell advises her clients regarding compliance with employment-related laws and the prevention of claims, as well as handling employment-related claims from the informal stage through trial and appeal. Ms. Norvell also defends owners and operators of public accommodations against claims of inequitable access to facilities or services brought under Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and comparable federal and state laws. In addition, Ms. Norvell co-chairs the firm’s Women’s Initiative Committee, serves on the Houston office Diversity Committee and is co-Hiring Partner for the Houston office. Education J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 1996 B.A., magna cum laude, Transylvania University, 1993 Bar Admissions Texas Admitted To Practice U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Publications & Presentations FMLA & Related Leave Issues, American Petroleum Labor Lawyers’ Association, October 2006 The HR Professional’s Role in Litigation, HR Houston, June 2006 Preventing Wrongful Discharge, Retaliation and Discrimination Claims Resulting from Discipline and Termination Issues that Intersect with the FMLA, Council on Education in Management, June 2002 Numerous supervisor and employee training sessions on sensitivity, harassment prevention and understanding employment policies and procedures. Numerous presentations regarding ADA Public Accommodation accessibility requirements. Press Release Fifteen Locke Liddell & Sapp Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Texas Monthly Magazine 4/2/2007 Half of Locke Liddell & Sapp's "Rising Stars" Are Women/Minorities 7/11/2005 Texas Monthly Names 20 Locke Liddell & Sapp Attorneys as Rising Stars for 2005 6/27/2005 Locke Liddell & Sapp Elevates Five Associates to Partnership Status 12/30/2003 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Selected by peers as a Texas Rising Star, 2004-2007 Member, Texas Bar Association Member, Houston Bar Association Labor & Employment Section, Council Member Member, Houston Management Lawyers Forum Member, Houston Bar Association Gender Initiative Task Force Member, Women’s Energy Network Member, HR Houston and Society of Human Resource Management Member, Association of Women Attorneys Community Leadership Avondale House, Board of Directors Lighthouse of Houston, Board of Directors. | 