Christopher R. Houk
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Houk Employment Attorneys
Practice areas: Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Arizona since: 2001
Education: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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Houk Employment Attorneys
1850 N. Central AveSuite 2030
Phoenix, AZ 85004 Visit website
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Christopher R. Houk is a respected employment law attorney serving employees, executives, and employers in Phoenix, Arizona. As the founding attorney of the Houk Employment Attorneys, he assists clients with a wide range of employment law matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and wage and hour disputes.
With over two decades of legal experience, Mr. Houk understands the complexities of Arizona employment law and is committed to providing personalized legal representation tailored to his clients’ unique needs. He strives to resolve cases effectively, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, and has earned a reputation for being a trusted advocate in the employment law field.
Mr. Houk holds a degree in political science from the University of Arizona and earned his law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. After law school, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Jack B. Kirsten of the Superior Court of New Jersey, where he gained valuable courtroom experience.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Houk is an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is also an active member of the legal community, serving as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and participating in the National Employment Lawyers Association, where he has held leadership roles. He is a former treasurer and board member of the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association.
Mr. Houk has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and brings his extensive experience from working with the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to each case.
For assistance with your employment law matters, Christopher R. Houk and Houk Employment Attorneys can provide knowledgeable and experienced representation.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower
- 100% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 2000, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://houklawfirm.com/houk-law-firm/our-team/chris-houk/43
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Arizona State University), Adjunct Professor, 2023
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Treasurer, 2023
- American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section Law, Social Media Co-Chair, 2022
- Arizona Black Bar, 2020
- St. Thomas More Society. Catholic Lawyer’s Society, 2020
- American Bar Association, Outreach to Law Students Employee Co-Chair, 2020
- Arizona Employment Lawyers Association, Board Member, Treasurer. Elected to assist in leading this group of Arizona employment lawyers., 2020
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Ethics and Sanctions Committee. Selected to this committee help employment lawyers avoid ethical violations., 2020
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow. Elected to this honorary organization of lawyers, judges, and legal scholars which is open to less than one percent of lawyers in each jurisdiction., 2020
- Obtained settlement, paid sick leave violation., 2024
- Obtained settlement, Americans with Disabilities Act case., 2024
- Obtained settlement, race discrimination case., 2024
- Obtained settlement in a sex harassment case., 2024
- Obtained settlement in medical marijuana case., 2020
- Obtained settlement in paid sick time case., 2020
- Obtained a settlement in a whistleblower case., 2019
- Obtained settlement in a sex harassment and Family and Medical Leave Act case., 2019
- Obtained a settlement in a national origin failure to promote and retaliation case., 2019
- Obtained a settlement in a male on male sex harassment case., 2019
- Obtained a settlement in a case involving the Family and Medical Leave Act., 2019
- Obtained settlement in a disability discrimination case., 2020
- Obtained a settlement in a breach of contract case., 2020
- Obtained settlement in an age discrimination case involving termination of employment., 2020
- Obtained settlement in case involving sexual assault and retaliation., 2020
- Obtained settlement in case involving sex harassment, retaliation, and whistleblowing., 2020
- Obtained settlement in case involving race harassment, including racial slurs, retaliation, and constructive discharge., 2020
- Represent Accounting firm against allegations of wrongful termination of employee. , 2024
- Advised Mexican food restaurant regarding termination of employees accused of misconduct., 2024
- Represented a VP of a tech solutions company regarding sex discrimination claims., 2024
- Represent a school teacher involving claims of race discrimination and discrimination., 2020
- Represented a college professor regarding national origin claims., 2020
- Represent an employee involving review and negotiation of a severance agreement., 2020
- Represent a nurse involving disability discrimination claims., 2020
- Represent a former City employee regarding gender discrimination claims., 2020
- Represent a company involving defamation claims., 2020
- Represent an employee accused of fraud., 2020
- Represent a former federal employee regarding termination claim based on race and disability discrimination., 2020
- Represent a company defending against claims from employees and providing advice involving termination and demotion of employees., 2020
- Represented an executive regarding a breach of contract claim., 2020
- Diocese of Phoenix, Finance Council., 2020
- Diocese of Phoenix, Finance Council., 2023
- Act One (bringing the arts to children), Board member, 2021
- Valley Youth Theater, Board Member. Selected to promote the mission of the Youth Theater., 2020
- United Cerebral Palsy, Human Relations Committee., 2020
- Most Shelter Visits- New Attorney Volunteers - Given by: ASU Homeless Legal Assistance Project. 2001
- This award is presented in recognition of community and professional accomplishments., Dr. Charles R. Campbell Outstanding Alumnus Award, Black Board of Director's Project, 2016
- St. Catherine of Siena Elementary School, 1988
- Brophy College Preparatory, 1992
- University of Arizona, 1996
- This paper reviews some of the top ethical dilemmas faced by employment attorneys., Answers to Ethical Questions Commonly Posed by Employment Lawyers, Legal, 2019
- A recent upward trend in legislation across the nation—requiring employers to post salary information on job advertisements—is the next significant step in carrying out the purpose of existing equal employment laws that aim to close the pay gap. This legislation will likely benefit both the employee and the employer. On the one hand, the female or minority employee will have a fairer chance of earning as much as her comparator. On the other hand, the employer will reduce the risk of civil liability and improve its internal efficiency., One Step Closer to Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Emerging Laws on Pay Transparency, 2024
- This paper suggests techniques to root out implicit bias in prosecuting cases., Ferreting Out & Exposing Implicit Bias from Intake to Trial, Legal, 2020
- State and local governments have passed a myriad of pay transparency laws requiring employers to disclosecompensation information in job postings and advertisements. The panel will provide an update regarding state andlocal law and government enforcement activities as well as practical compliance tips. Panelists also will discuss howplaintiffs’ attorneys may use pay data and whether the laws are effectively addressing pay equity., Moderator/speaker, Pay Transparency: Navigating the Road to Legal Compliance and Fair Pay, Employment, 2024
- Implicit bias can be an integral thread in of a case—from the employment decision that led a client to seek representation, to how the judge or jury decides the case. This session will focus on how practitioners can recognize the ways in which implicit bias impacts a case, use implicit bias research to explain these concepts to judges and juries, and bring attention to the unconscious biases of an employer., Moderator/Speaker, Ferreting Out & Exposing Implicit Bias from Intake to Trial, National Employment Lawyers Association, Legal, 2020
- This seminar focused on the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act., Speaker, Making the Case for Workplace Reasonable Accommodations, African American Conference on Disabilities, 2017
- This seminar focused on tips to ensure implicit bias doesn't infuse plaintiff and defense lawyers' practices., Moderator, The Ethics of Bias and Looking Beyond Our Own Images: The Lawyer's Magical Looking Glass, American Bar Association - Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee & Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee Midwinter Meeting, Legal, 2018
- This seminar addressed common legal questions raised by employment lawyers including referral fees, fee disputes, and conflicts arising from possession of documents., Speaker, Answers to Ethics Questions Commonly Posed by NELA Attorneys, National Employment Lawyers Association, Legal, 2019
- This seminar addressed the ethics, benefits, and pitfalls of using the press in civil cases from the perspective of a former State Bar Ethics Counsel, plaintiff and defense attorneys., Moderator, The Benefit and Ethics of Using the Press in Civil Cases, Labor and Employment Section of State Bar of Arizona, Legal, 2019
Office location for Christopher R. Houk
1850 N. Central Ave
Suite 2030
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 480-690-1585
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- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
