Overview
Mary is the head of the Nashville office with experience involving every aspect of the employment relationship. She has been involved in complex litigation involving all aspects of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the FLSA, USERRA, retaliatory discharge, and state law claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Before joining Constangy, Mary worked in human resources in both unionized and non-unionized facilities. As a result, Mary believes strongly in working closely with clients to resolve issues before they become lawsuits. Mary also enjoys speaking and providing training on relevant legal topics based on her experience, such as the re-employment of soldiers pursuant to USERRA, harassment and termination procedures.
Honors & Recognitions
- ABA/TIPS Leadership Academy (2010-2011)
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2016-2022, 2024-2025)
- Recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville, TN for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants in The Best Lawyers in America® (2021)
- Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal (2017)
- Chambers USA Guide® (2016-2024)
- Chambers USA Guide® - Up and coming (2013, 2015)
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2017-2019, 2022)
- Patriot Award, Employer Support for the Guard & Reserve (ESGR)
- Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2009-2012)
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Program (2009)
Professional & Civic Associations
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About Me
- "Don’t you dare settle for fine!"Roy Kent
Practices
Practice Emphasis
- Defense of employment litigation, including class claims
- Wage and hour counseling
- Policy analysis and employment law training
Industries
Education
Marquette University Law School
- J.D., 2001
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- B.S., Political Science & History, 1995
Bar & Court Admissions
- Tennessee, 2001
- State Courts of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee