Clare Draper is a seasoned litigator and counselor with over 30 years of experience protecting clients’ interests in labor and employment matters throughout the country. He has extensive experience defending wage and hour collective actions and DOL audits, as well as handling other complex litigation such as EEOC pattern and practice cases and private discrimination class actions. Mr. Draper is known for his practical approach to helping clients avoid litigation and solve problems through HR counseling, training, workforce reduction advice, compliance audits, negotiating and drafting employment agreements, restrictive covenants and separation agreements. In addition, he handles traditional labor matters, including union campaigns, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, arbitrations and hearings. He is a nationally known expert in the field of government-mandated affirmative action plans and he is national affirmative action counsel for several companies, including the second-largest-private employer in the U.S. Mr. Draper is listed as a leading labor and employment lawyer in The Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Super Lawyers magazine.

Alston & Bird LLP

Alston & Bird LLP has grown to become a leading national and international firm while remaining steeped in a culture with client service and teamwork as the cornerstones of all that we do. We develop, assemble and nurture the strongest and broadest array of legal talent and expertise necessary to meet our clients’ needs in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.

Continuing a streak that began in 1999, Alston & Bird has once again been honored by Fortune magazine in its annual survey of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For® – marking the 18th year in a row that the firm has been recognized nationally for its high-trust culture and commitment to workplace excellence.

“We strive to be a great place for great people to do great work,” said Richard Hays, Alston & Bird managing partner. “Our people are the essence of who we are and what we do, and there is nothing more critical than taking care of them so that they may thrive and continue to develop, deliver and support the exceptional service that our clients experience every day.”

Now in its 20th year, the survey ranks the firm No. 65. As in prior years, Alston & Bird is one of only a handful of law firms recognized in the rankings.

Conducted in partnership with Great Place to Work®, the survey canvassed Alston & Bird employees across a broad range of categories, including: culture, worker engagement, fairness and talent development. Almost 700 people responded, with 94 percent saying the firm is a great place to work.

“Success is a team sport, and it starts with a culture of trust, mutual respect and empowerment,” said Cathy Benton, Alston & Bird chief human resources officer. “That we have earned the Fortune honor 18 years in a row is a testament to our extraordinary people and a remarkable winning streak in which we all can take tremendous pride.”