Kelli C. Fuqua

Expert guidance through a complex employee termination

Our company recently faced a difficult situation involving the termination of a long-term employee who we believed had engaged in serious misconduct. The potential legal exposure was significant, and we needed counsel who understood both the law and the practical realities of running a business in Texas. Kelli Fuqua at Littler was recommended to us, and her decade of experience in labor and employment law was immediately evident. She meticulously guided our HR team through the investigation process, ensuring we documented every step correctly. Her advice on structuring the final separation was invaluable and clearly drew from her deep litigation background; she anticipated potential arguments the employee might make and helped us build an unassailable position. It's no surprise she's recognized by Best Lawyers in this field. The matter was resolved without a claim being filed. The only slight critique, and why this is a 4-star review, is that during the initial fact-finding phase, there were a couple of instances where follow-up emails took a full business day for a response, which added to our anxiety. That said, when we had her focused attention, her strategic insight was exceptional. We will definitely engage Kelli again for future employment matters.