Shalanna L. Pirtle is a certified mediator and employment attorney who represents management-side clients in all industries and aspects of the employment relationship. An analytical counselor with intuitive problem-solving skills, she concentrates her practice in the areas of employment counseling, internal investigations, wrongful discharge, employment contract disputes, wage and hour issues, and single and multi-party litigation.
Clients rely on Shalanna to navigate high-profile, complex situations. She has deep experience with the myriad considerations clients must take into account as they work to advance strategic priorities and prevent or manage crises. She brings particular strength in assessing litigation risk, managing sensitive employment disputes, and helping employers resolve workplace issues efficiently. She is highly regarded for her innate ability to develop cost-effective solutions that are tailored to fit the needs of each organization.
Shalanna regularly defends employers in litigation under all of the state and federal anti-discrimination laws, as well as employment contract disputes, wrongful discharge claims, and wage and hour issues. She also represents clients in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the North Carolina Departments of Labor and Commerce.
Shalanna is also a trusted mediator. Certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, Shalanna mediates disputes of varying subject matters at the state and federal levels, both before and during litigation. She has deep experience identifying key areas of dispute, building bridges to better understanding between parties, and helping them find common ground.
Finally, she has served as a leader within Parker Poe, including as the firm's executive overseeing all aspects of talent management and diversity and inclusion (D&I). In over four years in that role, she set the strategic vision and oversaw implementation of the firm’s efforts related to D&I, professional development, and recruiting and retention.