Alyson Gregory Richter

Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC
3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas 75219
Direct Dial: 214.599.4024
arichter@taberestes.com
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Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law
Commercial/Business Litigation
Energy Litigation
Construction Litigation

Practice Emphasis

Alyson focuses her practice on labor and employment law and commercial litigation. Having started her practice with a large, national firm, she has experience in a wide range of complex commercial disputes. She assists in prosecuting and defending corporate clients in a variety of complex business litigation in state and federal courts, including commercial, construction, oil and gas, and employment-related issues. AlysonÕs employment practice includes representing and defending employers against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and unemployment claims. Alyson has handled numerous cases in state court and has achieved successful results for her clients in settlement, mediations and trials.

Education

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, With Honors (2006)

• The Review of Litigation: Associate Editor (2005-2006); Staff Editor (2004-2005)
• Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant (2004-2006)
• The Supreme Court of Texas: Judicial Intern to Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson (Spring 2006)
• Co-Founder, UT Street Law (providing participatory legal education to public school students)
• Study Abroad Program, University College London (Fall 2005)

B.A., Spanish, The University of Texas (2000)

• Plan I Liberal Arts Honors Program
• Dean’s List; University Honors
• Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
• Study Abroad Program, University of Seville (Spring 1999)

Prior Work Experience

• Partner, Gregory Family Law, PC (2009-2011)
• Associate, Koons Fuller (2008-2009)
• Associate, Vinson & Elkins, LLP, Dallas (2006-2008) Litigation Section

Admissions

• State Bar of Texas (2006)
• Northern District of Texas
• Eastern District of Texas
• Western District of Texas

Affiliations

• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Labor & Employment Law Section
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Labor & Employment Law Section
• Member, Denton Bar Association
• Recognized, Texas Rising Star (2012)

Community Activities

• Member, Junior League of Dallas
• Volunteer, Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
• Graduate, Leadership Denton, Class of 2011
• Volunteer, New Friends New Life
• Member, First United Methodist Church, Dallas
• Foundations Sunday School Class
• Texas Exes Dallas Chapter

Publications and Speeches

Alyson's publications and speeches include:

• "Sometimes You're the Windshield, Sometimes You're the Bug: Responding to a Grievance"
• Co-author with Charla Bradshaw Conner, State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Institute, April 2009
• "The Basics of Discovery"
• Presenter, Denton County Bar Paralegal Association, September 2009
• "Social Networking Evidence and Ethical Landmines for Attorneys"
• Author and Presenter, State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Institute, May 2010
• "Preparation for Final Trial"
• Author, State Bar of Texas Family Law Boot Camp, August 2010