Bill D’Armond is a founding member of the firm and has more than 40 years of legal experience. Bill represents management clients in a wide variety of labor law issues in diverse industries such as manufacturing, petrochemical, construction/maintenance, health care, and banking.
In addition to counseling clients on compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws, Bill has actively represented employers in court, administrative and arbitration proceedings. He has experience with the major federal agencies with employment related jurisdiction, including the NLRB, EEOC, OFCCP, and OSHA. Bill’s experience includes assisting employers with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, advice and counsel regarding labor contract interpretation and grievances, and assisting in complex arbitrations.
Thought Leadership
“Defending EEOC Cases—A Beginner’s Guide,” 19 Louisiana Bar Journal 53
“The Americans With Disabilities Act with Cynthia Chemay” – 90 minute videotape – 1992
“Joint Employment,” Various Chemical Companies Seminar, 2003
“Ten Steps to Help Win Your Discrimination Case,” Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource Management, 2002
“Nondiscrimination in Employment – A Few Things To Do,” Chambers of Commerce of West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes, 2001
“Nondiscrimination in Employment – A Few Things To Do,” McNeese State University/Louisiana Department of Labor, 2001
“Joint Employers/Co-Employers/Alter Egos/Single Employers/Statutory Employers: A Guide Through the Confusion,” Kean Miller CPA Breakfast, 2001
“Employment Law – A Few Selected Things Employers Should Know,” McNeese State University/Louisiana Department of Labor, 2000
“Joint Employment,” Calcasieu Human Resource Management Association, 1998
“Co-Employment,” St. James Business Association, 1998
“Salting, Industrial Contractors Council,” Associated Building Contractors, 1996
“Sexual Harassment,” Louisiana Municipal Association, 1994, 1992
“Joint Employment,” Various Chemical Companies, 1994
“The Americans With Disabilities Act,” Dupre Management Services, 1992
“ADA Compliance: Employment Law (Overview and Checklist),” LSU, Office of Government Programs, 1992
“The Americans with Disabilities Act,” Dautrive Hospital, 1992
“History and Development of Labor and Employment Laws,” Kean Miller Seminar, 1991
“References and Employee Background Checks,” Council on Education in Management, 1991
“Selected Issues in Employment Discrimination Law,” Kean Miller CPA Breakfast, 1991
“Sexual Harassment,” Kean Miller CPA Breakfast, 1991
“Selected Employment Topics – Public Employee Overtime, ADA and Sexual Harassment,” Louisiana Municipal Association, 1991
“Ethical Problems in Negotiations,” Baton Rouge Bar Association, 1988
“Discharge of Public Employees,” Louisiana City Attorneys Association, 1983
“The Art of Negotiation,” Gulf Coast Law Institute, 1983
“Picketing, Secondary Boycotts and Injunctions,” United Contractors Association, 1976
“Negotiations and Judicial Settlements,” LSU Law Center, 1974
“Labor Relations in Baton Rouge Construction Industry,” Industrial Management Club, 1974
Memberships
Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member, Louisiana State Bar Association (Labor and Employment Section)
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, American Bar Association
Community Service
Adjunct Professor, LSU Law Center, 1974-1984
Member, Louisiana Elections Integrity Commission
President, Louisiana Art and Science Museum
Chairman, Lawyers Division, Capital Area United Way
President, St. James Place Retirement Community
President, St. James Episcopal Day School
Trustee, Episcopal High School
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1964
LSU, B.A., 1961
Bar Admissions
Louisiana
Texas
Courts
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
AV Preeminent-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
“Best Lawyers,” The Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA
“Super Lawyers,” Louisiana Super Lawyers
Who’s Who in American Law
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