Bass Berry & Sims

Bass, Berry & Sims Bass, Berry & Sims provides full-service representation to public and private employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small locally-owned businesses. Our Labor & Employment attorneys defend clients nationwide, and provide day-to-day counsel, with respect to claims of discrimination, retaliatory discharge, FMLA leave, and whistleblowing, as well as non-compete matters and employee misclassification issues. Our dedicated team of Employee Benefits attorneys advise companies on all facets of employee benefit issues, including ERISA compliance and the design, drafting, implementation, amendment, termination and administration of employee benefit plans.

Lymari Cromwell

MEMBER, NASHVILLE Lymari Cromwell counsels clients in all aspects of employment and labor relations law, representing industries as diverse as healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Lymari’s practice is primarily transaction-based, in which she counsels companies with respect to labor and employment issues arising in the course of mergers and acquisitions. She advises companies with regard to non-compete laws, overseeing significant employmentrelated due diligence in the context of acquisitions, and drafting and negotiating employment agreements.

Mary Leigh Pirtle

MEMBER, NASHVILLE Mary Leigh Pirtle helps human resources professionals and in-house counsel at companies of all sizes navigate complicated and evolving employment law issues. She defends employers in matters of labor & employment litigation in federal and state court, including complaints related to non-compete/ non-solicitation agreements, reductions in force, wrongful discharge, discrimination and civil rights, and wage and hour compliance. Her practice also involves drafting employment agreements and restrictive covenants, advising clients on discipline, discharge of employees and employee relations, and drafting policies and employee handbooks.

Noah Black

ASSOCIATE, NASHVILLE Noah Black works with clients on the design, implementation and administration of qualified benefit plans, health and welfare benefit plans and deferred compensation packages. He also provides diligence and support on employee benefits and compensation issues arising in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Noah worked with the U.S. Department of Labor in the Employee Benefits Security Administration where he investigated retirement plans and plan service providers to ensure compliance with Title I of ERISA and negotiated with fiduciaries to resolve ERISA violations. Laura Mallory

ASSOCIATE, NASHVILLE Laura Mallory represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. She advises companies on a variety of employment matters and provides counsel to clients with respect to compliance with state and federal employment laws; hiring and termination policies; drug testing and other employment related issues. Her practice also involves the drafting of separation agreements, restrictive covenants, position statements, policies and employment handbooks.

Kimia Movahed

ASSOCIATE, NASHVILLE Kimia Movahed counsels clients on the design, implementation and administration of qualified employee benefit plans, health and welfare benefit plans and deferred compensation packages. She also provides advice on employee benefits and compensation issues arising in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

Catherine Simpson

ASSOCIATE, MEMPHIS Catherine Simpson assists clients with the design, administration, and compliance of qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit plans, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, ESOPs, and nonqualified plan alternatives. She also counsels clients regarding compliance with IRS, DOL, and PBGC laws and regulations applicable to employee benefit plans. Catherine’s practice also focuses on assisting with qualified plan conversions, terminations, and corrections, as well as implementing and administering health and welfare plans, including compliance with the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and COBRA. Kimberly Veirs

ASSOCIATE, NASHVILLE Kimberly Veirs represents employers in state and federal litigation related to discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour compliance. Kimberly also counsels clients in all facets of employment law, providing counsel with respect to state and federal employment law compliance, including employment law issues involving the FMLA, ADA, FLSA and OSHA. She advises employers in matters involving employee discipline, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and other employmentrelated matters. Kimberly regularly advises companies on matters pertaining to employment agreements, severance agreements, terminations, handbooks and policies, and other workplace agreements.

Ashley Li

STAFF ATTORNEY, NASHVILLE Ashley Li advises clients related to all facets of employment and labor law. She provides counsel to employers on issues regarding wrongful termination, discrimination, employee discipline, defamation, harassment, and other matters. She also has experience representing clients in litigation matters related to compliance with state and federal employment law issues involving wage and hour violations and leave-related issues.

Kristin Titley

STAFF ATTORNEY, NASHVILLE

Kristin Titley represents clients in all facets of employment and labor matters, including litigation involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, and proceedings before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition to her litigation practice, she advises employers on all aspects of employment law, including complex issues related to contract disputes, discharge, discipline, and discrimination, as well as best practices with regard to employee leave and accommodation matters under the ADA, FMLA, and other statutes. Kristin also works closely with companies to design and draft employee handbooks and implement new policies related to the workforce.