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LBennet Alsher Elected to National Commission long time member Elected at Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Special for the AJT
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ordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that Bennet Alsher, a partner in the firm’s Atlanta office, was elected on November 8 to the National Commission of the AntiDefamation League at the ADL’s annual meeting in Los Angeles. Bennet has been a member of the ADL’s Southeast Region Board of Directors since 1993. The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 “to Bennet Alsher stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Now the nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.
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“I’ve always been proud to work with the Anti-Defamation League, and I’m extremely honored to serve on the National Commission,” said Bennet. “I hope to aid the ADL in continuing to execute its mission of fighting not only anti-Semitism but also other forms of bigotry, bullying, and hate.”
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Bennet has concentrated on practicing labor and employment law, representing management exclusively since 1979. He is experienced in federal and state court litigation in the areas of wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour litigation, and employment torts. He also has represented companies in matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and various state and local fair employment practice agencies. Bennet frequently provides advice and counsel to companies regarding a variety of general labor and employment matters, including drafting separation agreements, conducting internal investigations, responding to employee complaints such as sexual harassment, handling employee discipline and discharge matters, and maintaining positive employee relations. FordHarrison is a U.S. labor & employment law firm with more than 200 attorneys in 28 offices, including five affiliate firms. For more information on FordHarrison, visit fordharrison.com. To learn more about Ius Laboris, visit iuslaboris.com.
Jasmine Matan Enters the World Special for the AJT
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abbi Lydia Medwin and Rabbi Dan Medwin had their third child, a beautiful baby girl on November 19. Her name is Jasmine Matan, honoring her greatgrandmothers. Lydia, Dan, and older siblings Zimra and Gavi are excited to welcome her to their family. She weighed 6 lb. 2 oz. and measured 19 inches, and according to her father, Dan, seems “healthy, happy, and ready to snuggle.” Rabbi Medwin is now on maternity leave. All of her responsibilities will be shared by the engagement staff and clergy of The Temple. To send them well wishes, cards can be mailed to The Temple at 1589 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Atlanta Bar Association Hosts Civil Rights Celebration
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n November 18, 2014 the Atlanta Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section hosted a Multi-Bar Reception Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at The Center for Civil & Human Rights. Shown from left to right is Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed and Labor & Employment Law Section Chair Benjamin Fink (Berman Fink Van Horn PC).