Jennifer A. Youpa

Jennifer A. Youpa

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
Dallas, Texas
40+ years experience
Littler
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2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201
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Bio

Jennifer A. Youpa litigates on behalf of management, often in the retail and construction industries, in connection with all types of employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment claims based upon:Title VIIThe Age Discrimination in Employment ActThe Older Workers Benefit Protection ActThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Family and Medical Leave ActThe Texas Labor CodeNumerous state statutesShe frequently appears in federal and state courts and has significant experience mediating with numerous Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offices, particularly in Dallas, San Antonio, and Denver, as well as with the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin. She also handles the defense and audits of Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions and practices. Among her notable accomplishments, she recently defeated a class certification on behalf of a home-building corporation.Jennifer also has expertise advising and counseling employers on:ComplianceReductions-in-forceThe preparation and audit of employment policies, procedures, and handbooksEmployee trainingUnlawful harassmentAdditionally, Jennifer has given numerous presentations and speeches on a variety of employment-related topics, including unlawful harassment and other forms of discrimination, reductions-in-force, and litigation avoidance.Previously, Jennifer worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 company. In law school, she was a member of the Texas Law Review. Jennifer A. Youpa litigates on behalf of management, often in the retail and construction industries, in connection with all types of employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment claims based upon:Title VIIThe Age Discrimination in Employment ActThe Older Workers Benefit Protection ActThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Family and Medical Leave ActThe Texas Labor CodeNumerous state statutesShe frequently appears in federal and state courts and has significant experience mediating with numerous Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offices, particularly in Dallas, San Antonio, and Denver, as well as with the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin. She also handles the defense and audits of Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions and practices. Among her notable accomplishments, she recently defeated a class certification on behalf of a home-building corporation.Jennifer also has expertise advising and counseling employers on:ComplianceReductions-in-forceThe preparation and audit of employment policies, procedures, and handbooksEmployee trainingUnlawful harassmentAdditionally, Jennifer has given numerous presentations and speeches on a variety of employment-related topics, including unlawful harassment and other forms of discrimination, reductions-in-force, and litigation avoidance.Previously, Jennifer worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 company. In law school, she was a member of the Texas Law Review. Jennifer A. Youpa litigates on behalf of management, often in the retail and construction industries, in connection with all types of employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment claims based upon: She frequently appears in federal and state courts and has significant experience mediating with numerous Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offices, particularly in Dallas, San Antonio, and Denver, as well as with the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin. She also handles the defense and audits of Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions and practices. Among her notable accomplishments, she recently defeated a class certification on behalf of a home-building corporation. Jennifer also has expertise advising and counseling employers on: Additionally, Jennifer has given numerous presentations and speeches on a variety of employment-related topics, including unlawful harassment and other forms of discrimination, reductions-in-force, and litigation avoidance. Previously, Jennifer worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 company. In law school, she was a member of the Texas Law Review.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Practice Area: Corporate Compliance Law
  • Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
  • Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
  • Recipient, Outstanding Labor Law Student Award

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1985

Reviews

J

Jeffrey Kelly

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline for Our Company in a Complex Harassment Case

Our mid-sized construction firm faced a high-stakes harassment lawsuit that threatened both our finances and reputation. From our initial consultation, Jennifer Youpa demonstrated a command of employment law that was immediately reassuring. Her forty years of experience, particularly her deep knowledge of the construction industry's unique dynamics, proved invaluable. She didn't just see the immediate legal challenge; she understood the operational pressures we were under. Jennifer crafted a meticulous defense strategy that was both aggressive and pragmatic, leading to a highly favorable settlement before trial. Her guidance on revising our corporate compliance protocols has been equally impressive, turning a difficult situation into an opportunity for improvement. It's clear why she's recognized in employment law management—her strategic thinking is exceptional. Jennifer is more than a litigator; she's a trusted advisor who protects your entire business.

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