Larry R. Downs has practiced labor and employment law for thirty years. He focuses on recognizing the client's business interests and strives to further those interests with efficient, timely solutions.

Experience:

• Advises employers on Union organizing issues and elections.

• Defends employers in NLRB unfair labor practice cases and representation hearings.

• Defends employers in Title VII and other employment discrimination litigation.

• Chief Spokesperson for employers in Union contract negotiations.

• Reviews and develops employee handbooks and other workplace policies and procedures.

• Provides supervisory training in union avoidance, sexual harassment, etc.

• Public sector interest arbitration and negotiations.

• City Attorney, City of Evansville (1999-2003)

Business & Professional Affiliations:

• Evansville Bar Association

• Indiana Bar Association (Past Chairman, Labor and Employment Law Section)

• American Bar Association

Community/Civic Affiliations:

• Southwestern Indiana Easter Seal Society (Past Chairman)

• Tri-State Public Teleplex (public radio/TV)