Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2008
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Lisa York Bowman, the managing member of York Bowman Law, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, brings over 20 years of experience in employment law. Her practice is dedicated to assisting executives in negotiating employment contracts and severance agreements. Additionally, she supports small to mid-sized businesses across Georgia with various employment-related matters, including:
- Wage and hour law litigation
- Covid-19 compliance
- Federal court litigation
- Department of Labor audits
- EEOC charges
Ms. Bowman also handles employee terminations, develops policy and procedure manuals, and conducts harassment and discrimination training. Her legal services extend to drafting and negotiating nonsolicitation, noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, as well as independent contractor agreements. She also represents clients in unemployment compensation hearings and vendor contract negotiations.
Sharing her knowledge through various lectures, Ms. Bowman has participated in the Pinnacle Financial Partners Small Business Workshop and the Peachtree Business Connections events. She has also provided training on equal employment opportunity and essential terms of employment agreements. Her lectures have been well-received in different industries and educational settings.
Actively involved in several organizations, Ms. Bowman has contributed to the Strategic Planning Committee and Gladiator Fund at the Atlanta Academy. She has also served on the board of directors for IXOYE Global Entrepreneurship Network and is a member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the Utah State Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Tennessee Bar Association.
With a strong academic background, Ms. Bowman received her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from Fisk University.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employer, Employment Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Labor Law, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 80% Employment & Labor: Employer
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1998, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://yorkbowmanlaw.com/our-team/lisa-york-bowman/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Georgia, 2008
- Tennessee, 1998
- Illinois, 2006
- Utah, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia, Labor and Employment Law Section, Mentorship Academy., 2017
- American Bar Association, 2017
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia, 2008
- Utah Bar Association, 2008
- Illinois Bar Association, 2005
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Advisory Committee, 2005
- Tennessee Bar Association, 1998
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Miller v Dacus, 231 S.W.3d 903, Tenn. 2007 – addresses informed consent in labor & delivery cases.
- Hill v. Lamberth, et al., No. M2000-02408-COA-R3-CV, Tennessee Court of Appeals, October 2, 2001 – summary judgment on behalf of a school board affirmed.
- Bravo v. Sumner Regional Health Systems, Inc. d/b/a Sumner Regional Medical Center v. Robert Dabney, M.D., No. M2002-02642-COA-R3-CV – Tennessee Court of Appeals, December 23, 2003 – further defined the requirements under T.C.A. § 29-26-115 (locality rule) regarding an expert’s competence to testify.
- Successfully represented multiple executives during negotiations of their severance agreements with a healthcare organization during the COVID-19 global pandemic., 2021
- Successfully defended a construction company during a charge of race and color discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission., 2020
- Successfully defended a financial corporation during a charge of disability discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission., 2020
- Successfully provided guidance to a healthcare organization regarding compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommendations for COVID-19., 2020
- Defeated an FMLA claim in the Northern District Court of Georgia on behalf of a financial institution – summary judgment granted., 2018
- Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a logistics company in a Title VII claim of racial discrimination., 2018
- Open Hearts Personal Care Homes - Successfully resolved claims of Fair Labor Standards Act violations., 2017
- Successfully resolved a federal court claim based on the Fair Labor Standards Act of an employee treated as an independent contractor., 2017
- Successfully represented a government official in a claim of racial discrimination under Title VII before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – received a Determination of Fault and ultimately resolved the matter in favor of the government official., 2015
- Served as lead counsel for a healthcare corporation in a lawsuit filed by a credentialed physician who claimed tortious interference with a non-compete clause – resolved all issues with summary judgment., 2012
- Successfully defeated an investigation by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) regarding an alleged violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) on behalf of a healthcare institution – defeated the complaint and the client was deemed to be in compliance with EMTALA., 2011
- Initiated outside peer reviews of a neurosurgeon involved in a series of patient complaints – effectively counseled the healthcare organization on ways to conduct prospective internal peer reviews in compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws to reduce liability., 2010
- Negotiated an extremely favorable pre-suit settlement of a claim made against a healthcare corporation involving the intra-operative use of Heparin and Protamine., 2010
- Successfully counseled a healthcare corporation during all stages of an investigation by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) regarding an alleged violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) – defeated the complaint and the client was deemed to be in compliance with EMTALA., 2009
- Developed a strategic plan for a healthcare corporation to avoid liability for multiple staff physicians’ use of the Prolift, TVT sling, Pinnacle, and SPARC (surgical mesh) products – defeated all claims in federal court with summary judgment avoiding punitive damages and attorneys’ fees., 2009
- Served as lead counsel for a healthcare corporation in a lawsuit filed by a credentialed physician who claimed tortious interference with a non-compete clause – resolved all issues with summary judgment., 2008
- Successfully defended a healthcare corporation in a neonatal encephalopathy lawsuit involving more than $20 million in damages – favorable settlement for the client., 2007
- Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrician / gynecologist in a case involving informed consent and neonatal encephalopathy. (Third chair trial attorney)., 2007
- Served as trial counsel in a complex neonatal encephalopathy lawsuit involving more than $30 million in damages – defense verdict. (IL), 2007
- Appellate review on behalf of a regional hospital wherein the Court further defined the locality rule (T.C.A. § 29-26-115) regarding an expert's competence to testify., 2003
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a school board, which was later affirmed by the Tennessee Court of Appeals., 2001
Representative Clients:
- First Financial Asset Management - Representation in federal court FMLA litigation., 2018
- MC Express - Representation in federal court to defend a Title VII race discrimination claim., 2016
- Georgia Secretary of State Campaign - Provided legal support to campaign staff., 2018
- Hospital Corporation of America - Counseled hospital Risk Managers, Chief Executive Officers, and Medical Executive Committees on issues involving the Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and providing defense representation during all stages of complex litigation and jury trials., 2014
- Life point Hospitals - Counseled hospital Risk Managers, Chief Executive Officers, and Medical Executive Committees on issues involving the Anti-Kick Back Statute, Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act, and contract disputes with staff physicians., 2014
- Community Health Systems - Represented hospitals during all aspects of complex litigation and trial. Counseled a regionally owned hospital on issues related to the Family Medical Leave Act., 2014
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Federal EEO Investigator, 2019
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Jack & Jill of America, Inc. - Dunwoody Chapter, 2020
- The Atlanta Academy, Strategic Planning Committee, 2020
- The Atlanta Academy Gladiator Fund, Co-Chair, 2019
- Action Ministries Summer Lunch Program., 2019
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 1993
Honors/Awards:
- Recognized by peers as having reached high achievements and standards within the field of employment law., Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Recognized as a platinum level Client Champion based on client reviews., Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubble, 2020
- Recognized as a platinum level Client Champion based on client reviews., Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubble, 2019
- Recognized as an Attorney to Watch in 2018., Attorneys to Watch, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2018
- Recognized as a platinum level Client Champion based on client reviews., Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubble, 2018
- Invited and accepted as a Lawyer of Distinction in the area of Labor and Employment., Accepted Member, Lawyers of Distinction, 2017
- Voted by peers as a Georgia Legal Elite in the area of Labor and Employment., Legal Elite, Georgia Trend, 2016
- Honored as one of the 10 Best Labor and Employment attorneys in Georgia., 10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2013
Educational Background:
- Fisk University, B.A., cum laude, 1994., 1998
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Pinnacle Financial Partners, Small Business Workshop, 2023
- Brain Injury Litigation, Community Health System Risk Management Conference, 2003
- Proper Nursing Documentation, Ogden Regional Medical Center Nursing Education, 2006
- Creating & Maintaining Electronic Filing Systems, Hall Prangle & Schoonveld Utah Staff, 2007
- Identifying Independent Contractors v Employees, Peachtree Business Connection, 2016
- Covid-19 Compliance for Employers, Peachtree Business Connection, 2020
- Child Labor Law Issues During Covid -19, Peachtree Business Connection, 2020
- Advised corporate owners, human resource managers, and supervisory level employees on equal employment opportunity laws such as Title VII, ADAAA, ADEAAA, and GINA., Speaker, Equal Employment Opportunity Training, Logistics Industry, 2018
- Provided training to Human Resource Managers and General Counsel on the Family Medical Leave Act., Speaker, FMLA Training for HR, Financial Industry, 2018
- Analyzed the essential terms of a non-compete agreement as required by the Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act., Speaker, Analyzing Non-Compete Agreements, Accountants, Insurers, Attorneys, Financial Advisors, 2017
- Identified the essential terms that should be present in employment agreements and explained the legal basis for each term., Speaker, Essential Terms of an Employment Agreement, Accountants, Insurers, Attorneys, Financial Advisors, 2017
- Discussed the manner in which to pay traveling employees, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act., Speaker, How to Pay Hourly Employees who Travel, Human Resources, 2016
- Explaining the manner in which to organize employee files and identifying those documents that should be maintained as confidential., Speaker, How to Organize Employee Files, Human Resources, 2016
Office location for Lisa York Bowman
1050 Crown Pointe Parkway
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: 678-771-3268
Selections
5 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
