TARA P. ELLIS is an Associate in the Jackson, Mississippi office. Ms. Ellis' practice focuses on Labor & Employment Law as well as Gaming Law.
Ms. Ellis has experience in matters arising out of the numerous federal and state laws, including:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- 42 U.S.C. sections 1981, 1983, 1985
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Family Medical Leave Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
- State-law torts arising out of the employment relationship
- Uniformed Services employment and reemployment rights
Tara has taught seminars on employment topics of particular importance for human resoures personnel, such as termination, personnel policies handbooks and documentation.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- American Bar Association
- Mississippi Bar Association
- Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division
- Hinds County Bar Association
- Jackson Young Lawyers
- Missisippi Women Lawyers Association
- Young Professionals of Metro Jackson