Angela May

Sr. Corporate Counsel @ Alaska Airlines

About

I am a passionate litigator defending employers from employment discrimination suits including Title VII claims, wrongful termination, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, wage and hour, and California PAGA claims. I also have experience with the Railway Labor Act and support the company's Labor Relations team in arbitration and union negotiations. I also work closely with the compliance team to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. I have had the unique experience of spending the majority of my legal career as a Plaintiff's attorney where I represented individuals in personal injury, family, employment, workers 'compensation, criminal, and contract disputes. Since I have had the experience of both plaintiff and defense work, I pride myself on being a person who can think outside-of-the-box when confronted with legal issues. When I am not advising the company on legal issues, I enjoy reading, writing, and traveling the world to immerse myself in other cultures. I volunteer with several organizations and I have been named to the National Black Lawyers 40 under 40 list and I have also been named as a Hampton University 40 under 40 alumnus.

Country

United States

City

Seattle

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Outlook, Data Analysis, Analysis, Event Planning, Leadership, Spanish, Customer Service, Budgets, Management, Accounting, Payroll, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Experience

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Alaska Airlines

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Deputy General Counsel - Labor & Employment

LSG Sky Chefs

2024-5 - 2024-10 · 6 mos

Sr. Counsel Labor and Employment

LSG Sky Chefs

2023-1 - 2024-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

VP - Ethics Officer

Citi

2021-4 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

United States

Attorney

Lee & Braziel, LLP

2019-1 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I represent individuals in Title VII discrimination claims including racial, gender, and disability (under the ADA and TCHRA), as well as sexual harassment and workplace retaliation claims.

Attorney

MLF Legal

2015-11 - 2019-1 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I represent individuals and firms in various disputes such as contract, unpaid wages, personal injury, business agreements, and employment discrimination. I also serve as lead counsel in jury trial cases. My key accomplishments to-date are: Settling more than 50 personal injury cases before reaching trial; Successfully dismissed 30+ criminal cases and negotiated 50+ plea deals; Won 20+ contested case hearings for injured workers.

Employment Compliance Specialist

Aramark

2014-10 - 2015-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Nashville, Tennessee

I was hired to advise the legal department on employment policy matters ensuring Federal and State compliance. I assessed the company’s risk when hiring applicants with a criminal background, and I facilitated onsite training to employees and managers regarding employment and labor law changes.

Legal Compliance Analyst

U.S. Healthrecord

2013-3 - 2014-10 · 1 yr 8 mos

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

I ensured that the company’s software complied with current HIPAA regulations and drafted various documents including non-disclosure, non-compete, sales agreements, and user software agreements. I researched laws regarding the issuance of company stock and worked with outside counsel to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

Law Clerk

Washington County Public Defender

2012-6 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

While attending school for my Juris Doctor, I conducted research and discovery work for county attorneys and clients. I drafted and filed pre-trial motions and pleadings, conducted supervised client interviews, and prepared client intake paperwork.