Law Offices of Paul Garrison

10/22/2026

Highlights from NBA Labor & Employment Lawyers/Wiley Branton Conference 2026

Last week, I enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to present and engage with lawyer co-panelists, on the topic “Conducting Workplace Investigations” and to offer practical tips on how to eliminate or reduce legal exposure by doing things correctly from the start. The discussion was moderated by Jessica Thomas with panelists, Sherry Williams, Nahomi Carlisle, Tiaundra Gordon-Foster and yours truly.

I am proud to be a neutral with JAMS, key sponsor of the Labor & Employment Lawyers’ conference.

Moreover, I thoroughly enjoyed being a dinner guest of Theodora Lee and the Littler Mendelson attorneys at Ray’s steakhouse.

Shoutout to fraternity brothers, Dean Burrell, Kevin Reese, Hon. Terry Wiley and Seth Steward where were also there and on point as Alpha men are prone to do and be.

Additional highlights were hearing from NBA National President, James Carter, the grandson of Wiley Branton, and a key note and inspirational address from Stacy Abrams. She gave us 10 points to consider and here are two: 1) mobilize and 2) disrupt (her favorite). If you want the others, call me! (Wink). Not only was she honored but Senator Raphael Warnock was later honored at his church the following Sunday.

Other notable speakers are honorees shared this: “ don’t stay in a huddle, go run the play.” And: “live a life so that when you die, the poor, weak and oppressed will call you a friend.”

It felt great to be back in Atlanta before heading to Detroit to run the town’s international marathon.

Highlights from NBA Labor & Employment Lawyers’ Conference 2026/Wiley Branton Symposium Last week, I enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to present and engage with lawyer co-panelists, on the topic “Conducting Workplace Investigations” and to offer practical tips on how to eliminate or reduce lega...

10/14/2026

I am pleased to join a distinguished panel of speakers on properly conducting workplace investigations at the National Bar Association’s annual Labor & Employment lawyer’s conference in Atlanta, GA this week.

10/13/2026

I am pleased to join this panel of distinguished attorneys to speak on workplace investigations at the Labor & Employment lawyers conference of the National Bar Association in Atlanta, Georgia.

Join JAMS at the 2026 National Bar Association Labor & Employment Section Conference. JAMS will host the Welcome Reception on October 14th at the JAMS Atlanta Resolution Center. JAMS neutrals Paul E. Garrison, Esq., Hon. Gail T***n Washington, Senior Judge, Denise Langford Morris, Retired Judge, and...

08/30/2026

There is no greater feeling than to receive an expression of gratitude from a client who remembers how well you performed concerning mediating or arbitrating a case successfully.

Let me assist you with resolving your workplace conflict or dispute.

08/01/2026

For the National Bar Association’s 101st annual conference, I moderated an informative panel discussion for its Alternative Dispute Resolution Section entitled: “Emerging ADR Case Law, Key Developments.” Co-panelists were Carl Turpin, Section Chair, and Valencia Rainey, both of whom are lawyers, ADR practitioners and law professors.

The session was well attended with solid engagement with participants, not only by ADR section members, but also representatives from JAMS, and curious individuals who are interested in learning more about our craft.

Later, special recognition was given to the late Gloria Johnson, founder, at a luncheon in her honor. Additionally, Joanne St. Louis, JAMS, Ingenual Gray, AAA, long time Section Members Alfreida Kinney and Rebekah Ratliff were awarded honors for their respective contributions to the success of our ADR Section.

07/16/2026

Click on this facilitated podcast that my JAMS colleague, William Smith, and I created to discuss how to use ADR to help prevent and resolve workplace conflict. Of course, I am available to assist if you need a mediator or arbitrator with conflict in your business. Enjoy!

JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of

06/02/2026

Last week, I attended the LERA National convention in Minneapolis, MN. I had the pleasure to serve as a panelist on Legal Trends in Arbitration.

My co-panelists were Mishell Parreno Taylor and Amy Moor Ga***rd, both distinguished attorneys with Ackerman, LLP, who represented the management and labor perspective, respectively. I am a Neutral with JAMS handling mediations, arbitrations and discovery referee work, and I opined from that perspective.

Thanks to JAMS’ Joanne St. Louis who served as the Moderator and we also received a solid assist from Shakiya Wright-McDuffie.

I am proud to say that JAMS was a conference sponsor as was the Cornell University ILR School, of which I am a proud alumnus.

Special recognition from LERA’s leadership was given to my friends and distinguished colleagues, Mark Gaston Pierce (Lifetime Achievement) and Homer LaRue (Award of Merit).

Another heavy hitter present was former NLRB board member, Gywnne Wilcox.

There were many interesting speakers and timely topics that made attendance truly worthwhile.

05/27/2026

Last week, I participated in the National Academy of Arbitrators’ Annual Meeting and Education conference in Chicago, Illinois. We did so at the Intercontinental Hotel only steps from the river. It was a great time to share best practices and learn about recent trends. From college sports to public relations, we heard from the Academy experts about how to effectively maintain our practices in this ever-changing world.

I am proud that JAMS was a sponsor and I was featured so prominently. I am available to hear your disputes as a Mediator, Arbitrator or Referee.

Downtown and the City were bustling in “The City with Big Shoulders” rich in architecture, food and down home blues! A good time was had by all!

04/16/2026

I congratulate the California Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) on its 49th annual conference in Oakland, CA this past week. Under the leadership of Tamara C. Michael and the Board of Directors, it was yet another successful gathering to be informed, gain insights regarding contemporary legal issues and to celebrate our achievements. I was very pleased to have experienced conference activities, see many colleagues and friends and to make new ones to add to my network.

I was also proud that JAMS was a supporter of the conference as I am a neutral (mediator, arbitrator and discovery referee) on its panel. I am happy to serve you and your clients by helping you identify the alternative way forward beyond conflicts in business and employment matters.