Alden A. Thomas
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Individuals
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Alden chairs the firm’s Employment and Education Law Departments. She assists employees and employers with wage and hour disputes, harassment and discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes, whistleblower claims, and federal and state compliance issues. In her education practice, she assists students and educators with residency, tuition, disability accommodation, discrimination and retaliation, disciplinary matters, and tenure and promotion disputes. Alden has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal court, private arbitration, mediation, and in administrative proceedings. Her wide array of experience affords her unique insight into how to best protect her clients’ interests.Alden has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, Best Lawyers One to Watch, and Phoenix Magazine Top Attorney. Before entering private practice, she clerked for the Honorable Patricia Orozco (Ret.) at the Arizona Court of Appeals.Alden enjoys giving back to her community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Audrey’s Angels and volunteers for the Times Up Legal Defense Fund. She has also coached multiple undergraduate and law school moot court teams. In 2017, the ASU Law Moot Court Board named her the Coach of the Year after her Representation in Mediation team placed third at the ABA’s national competition. Alden won the national championship as a competitor in law school.Professional ExperienceState Bar of Arizona: Employment and Labor Section, State Bar Convention Committee, 2021-presentBoard Member, Phoenix Texas Exes, the University of TexasArizona State Bar, MemberArizona Women’s Lawyers Association, MemberLadder Down, Member, 2017 Alden chairs the firm’s Employment and Education Law Departments. She assists employees and employers with wage and hour disputes, harassment and discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes, whistleblower claims, and federal and state compliance issues. In her education practice, she assists students and educators with residency, tuition, disability accommodation, discrimination and retaliation, disciplinary matters, and tenure and promotion disputes. Alden has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal court, private arbitration, mediation, and in administrative proceedings. Her wide array of experience affords her unique insight into how to best protect her clients’ interests.Alden has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, Best Lawyers One to Watch, and Phoenix Magazine Top Attorney. Before entering private practice, she clerked for the Honorable Patricia Orozco (Ret.) at the Arizona Court of Appeals.Alden enjoys giving back to her community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Audrey’s Angels and volunteers for the Times Up Legal Defense Fund. She has also coached multiple undergraduate and law school moot court teams. In 2017, the ASU Law Moot Court Board named her the Coach of the Year after her Representation in Mediation team placed third at the ABA’s national competition. Alden won the national championship as a competitor in law school.Professional ExperienceState Bar of Arizona: Employment and Labor Section, State Bar Convention Committee, 2021-presentBoard Member, Phoenix Texas Exes, the University of TexasArizona State Bar, MemberArizona Women’s Lawyers Association, MemberLadder Down, Member, 2017 Alden chairs the firm’s Employment and Education Law Departments. She assists employees and employers with wage and hour disputes, harassment and discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes, whistleblower claims, and federal and state compliance issues. In her education practice, she assists students and educators with residency, tuition, disability accommodation, discrimination and retaliation, disciplinary matters, and tenure and promotion disputes. Alden has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal court, private arbitration, mediation, and in administrative proceedings. Her wide array of experience affords her unique insight into how to best protect her clients’ interests. Alden has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, Best Lawyers One to Watch, and Phoenix Magazine Top Attorney. Before entering private practice, she clerked for the Honorable Patricia Orozco (Ret.) at the Arizona Court of Appeals. Alden enjoys giving back to her community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Audrey’s Angels and volunteers for the Times Up Legal Defense Fund. She has also coached multiple undergraduate and law school moot court teams. In 2017, the ASU Law Moot Court Board named her the Coach of the Year after her Representation in Mediation team placed third at the ABA’s national competition. Alden won the national championship as a competitor in law school.
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Sharon Taylor
When my former employer threatened legal action over a restrictive covenant, I was overwhelmed. I needed an attorney who understood the nuances of Arizona employment law and could navigate a high-stakes dispute. From our first consultation, Alden Thomas demonstrated a command of the subject that was immediately reassuring. Her background chairing the Employment Department at Jaburg Wilk was evident in her strategic approach. She meticulously analyzed my former contract and the specific circumstances of my new role, explaining not just the legal risks but the practical business implications. Alden’s recognition in employment and litigation fields wasn't just a line on a profile; it translated into a well-crafted defense that avoided a costly court battle. She negotiated a resolution that protected my career move while satisfying my former employer’s legitimate concerns. Throughout the process, her communication was clear, direct, and timely. She treated my case with the urgency it deserved, blending sharp legal acumen with genuine personal investment in a positive outcome. I cannot recommend Alden highly enough for anyone facing employment-related legal challenges.