Meredith A. Pinson Partner

Meredith co-leads the firm’s Employment Litigation Practice Group and represents major employers throughout the country in all aspects of employment-related litigation. She serves clients across many industries, including banking and finance, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, and healthcare. Meredith understands her clients’ businesses and objectives and, in turn, applies a practical, business-oriented approach to addressing their legal challenges.

A skilled litigator, Meredith has experience defending clients in a wide variety of employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower / retaliation matters in federal and state courts, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies. Meredith also devotes much of her practice to defending wage and hour claims, including large class and collective actions involving issues from alleged misclassification to alleged off-the-clock work. Meredith also has significant experience representing financial services employers in arbitrations before FINRA, and defending ERISA pension and welfare plans and plan sponsors in pension and disability claims, including class actions.

In addition to her litigation practice, Meredith devotes much of her time to conducting sensitive and complex internal investigations into allegations of harassment and other misconduct raised by current and former employees, including for employers in some of the most regulated of industries.

Meredith advises her clients on the full spectrum of employment topics, including compliance with federal and state wage and hour, pay equity, and leave and accommodation laws. She works closely with her clients to navigate sensitive and complex employee mobility matters, advising on and preparing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. Meredith also routinely assists clients in preparing executive agreements, employment handbooks and policies, and advises clients during large-scale restructuring efforts and reductions in force.

Meredith is committed to shaping the future of the firm through strategic talent acquisition and mentorship. She serves on the firm’s Recruiting Committee and is the Recruiting Partner for the Charlotte office, the firm’s second largest office. In addition to her recruitment efforts, Meredith serves as regional chair of McGuireWoods’ Charlotte Women Lawyers Network, whose mission is to promote the retention and elevation of women lawyers through mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.

A steadfast community advocate, Meredith is an active member of the Charlotte community, serving on various boards and committees and furthering McGuireWoods’ commitment to service through pro bono work and community service.