Keith Weddington has been representing employers for more than 30 years and has defended Fortune 500 and middle-market companies in a broad array of disputes with employees and former employees. Named a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Charlotte four times for employment law or litigation, he is a go-to attorney for clients' most sensitive and potentially high-profile employment disputes. Feedback from his clients and peers has also led Chambers USA to rank him as a leading employment attorney, with clients saying Keith is "extremely knowledgeable, very experienced and maintains a practical and efficient view."
Whether the case requires resolute and intensive litigation or delicate negotiations to achieve a favorable resolution, Keith provides results-oriented solutions to achieve clients' objectives. In addition to defending U.S. and international employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, FMLA/ADA, and ERISA issues, he brings his more than 30 years of experience to bear in advising employers on strategic employment practices, human resources policies, internal investigations, reductions in force, and the continuum of employment compliance issues.
Clients also benefit from the deep relationships Keith has built through the Employment Law Alliance (ELA), the world’s largest network of employment, labor, and immigration lawyers. Keith regularly partners with ELA colleagues around the globe to help clients navigate the local nuances of various jurisdictions.
Additionally, Keith is a leader within Parker Poe. As co-chair of the firm's Regulatory Department, he oversees multiple practice groups and helps shape the firm's approach to serving clients operating in highly complex regulatory landscapes.