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Julianna
Cochran
Theall
Julie Cochran Theall joined Smith Moore Leatherwood's litigation practice group in 1986. A partner who concentrates her practice in employment litigation, counseling, and training, Julie regularly litigates employment matters in both federal and state courts, as well as before the EEOC and the state and federal Departments of Labor. Since 2006, Julie has been recognized by Law & Politics Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Women" attorneys in North Carolina. Trained as a mediator as well as a litigator, she looks for strategic, cost-effective ways to resolve conflict in addition to traditional litigation, including mediation and other forms of dispute resolution. Julie enjoys the day-to-day counseling and problem-solving aspects of her practice and is a frequent speaker and trainer for employers and management groups.
Education
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J.D., magna cum laude, University of Georgia, 1986
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B.B.A., summa cum laude, University of Georgia, 1983
Admissions
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North Carolina, 1986
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Georgia, 1986
Academic Honors
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Order of the Coif
- Law Review, University of Georgia
Achievements
- Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 (Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.), Labor and Employment Law, listed more than 10 years
- Recognized by Chambers and Partners, USA, as one of North Carolina Leaders, Employment, 2006-2010
- Martindale-Hubbell's top ("AV") Peer Review Rating *
- Selected by Law & Politics Magazine for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers, Labor and Employment, and as one of the "Top 50 Women" attorneys in North Carolina, 2006-2010
- Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, Labor and Employment Law, 2003-2006, 2008-2010
- BTI Client Service All-Star Team, 2005
- Chair, Federal Bar Advisory Council, 1999
* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.
Professional Memberships
- Master, Guilford Inn of Court
- Secretary/Treasurer, Middle District of North Carolina Chapter, Federal Bar Association 2010-2011
Publications
- "Top 10 Wage/Hour Mistakes: With Apologies to David Letterman" – The Inside Perspective, December 2007
- "Mandating Retirement: Time for the Gold Watch?" – The Inside Perspective, December 2006
- "All Hail E-Mail?" – The Inside Perspective, July/August 2006
- "Wage Withholdings" – The Inside Perspective, February 2006
- "Mandating 'English Only' In A Diverse Workplace" – The Inside Perspective, January 2006
- "Is He or Isn't He (an Independent Contractor)?" – The Inside Perspective, July 2005
- "Administrative Exemption From Overtime – Who Qualifies?" - The Inside Perspective, September 2004
- "Nurses and Overtime Pay: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same" - The Inside Perspective, August 2004
- "Employees' Leaves-of-Absence Can Frustrate Their Employers" - Triad Business News, October 25, 2002
- "To Arbitrate or Not: The Answer May Be at Waffle House" - Triad Business News, May 10, 2002
- "Disability or Not?" - Work Cite, January 2002
- "Employers Foolishly Ignore Risk of Workplace Violence" - The Business Journal, January 26, 2001
- "Little White Lies And Discrimination Claims" - Work Cite, July 2000
- "Prevention as Protection" – Triad Business News, December 3, 1999
- "Employee Violence Can Spell Legal Trouble for Employer" - Triad Business News, July 16, 1999
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