Profile

Jenni Dunlap practices primarily in the area of employment litigation and regularly advises and represents management clients in numerous employment issues. In addition, Ms. Dunlap has participated in the defense of management in class action lawsuits involving federal and state wage and hour laws and Title VII.

While at Vanderbilt University, Ms. Dunlap was a Managing Editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. 

Experience Highlights

• EEOC proceedings and litigation involving race, sex, national origin, age and disability discrimination claims
• Harassment and hostile work environment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Implementation of reductions in force
• Wrongful discharge, retaliation, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress and other claims arising out of the employment relationship
• Supervisor, management and human resources training
• Specific personnel actions such as hiring, evaluations, discipline and terminations
• Preparation and revision of employee handbooks and employment policies
• Drafting and review of employment agreements, restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements
• Litigation and advice under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour statutes
• Coordination of electronic data retention and production
• Defends and prosecutes trade secret and restrictive covenant cases

News

• Parker Poe Attorneys Named SC Super Lawyers for 2013
  April 25, 2013
• Jenni Dunlap Named to Charleston’s 40 Under 40 for 2013
  March 5, 2013
• SC Bar Publication Features Article Written by Charleston Attorneys
  When the Troops Come Marching Home to Work, Will You Be Ready?
  South Carolina Lawyer
  May 15, 2012
• Parker Poe Attorneys Named SC Super Lawyers for 2012
  March 28, 2012
• Parker Poe Names Three New Partners in Charlotte and Charleston Offices
  January 20, 2011
• Use or Abuse: E-Mail and Internet Monitoring
  South Carolina Business
  June 1, 2008
• 40 Parker Poe Attorneys Named Among 2008 Best Lawyers in America
  September 14, 2007
• Charleston Lifestyle Lures Young Lawyers from Big Cities
  Charleston Regional Business Journal
  May 14, 2007

Publications

Co-author, “When the Troops Come Marching Home to Work, Will You Be Ready?,” South Carolina Lawyer, May 2012

Contributing Editor, Employment Discrimination Law. 4th ed. NA: BNA/ABA Section of Labor and Employment, 2007