<p>Ryan practices in the firm’s litigation section with an emphasis on labor and employment law. His experience includes defending employers in litigation involving all aspects of the employment relationship, including claims brought under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EPA, and various state laws, in both federal and state courts as well as in arbitration. <p>He has handled investigations and audits conducted by government agencies, including the EEOC and the OFCCP. In addition, Ryan provides counseling to employers involving issues arising under various employment laws and has experience organizing and implementing reductions in force while ensuring compliance with federal law, including the WARN Act and the OWBPA. He also assists clients with preparing executive employment agreements, including non-compete agreements, and drafting employee handbooks.
<p>
Ryan is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society composed of less than one-half percent of American lawyers. 
<p>
Ryan received his J.D. in 2000 from Southern Methodist University School of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the Southern Methodist University International Law Review. He received his B.A. from Washington and Lee University in 1996.