Firm: Godwin Bowman PC.
Location: Dallas - TX
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Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75270
- Tel : 214-939-4400
- Fax : 214-527-3125
- Email : TShadle@GodwinBowman.com
Todd Shadle has developed an expertise in labor and employment law based on nearly 20 years of experience in that field. Reflecting those capabilities, he is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His employment law experience includes counseling and preparation of policies, litigation, conducting investigations, and dealing with state and federal agencies. These issues include claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, state causes of action, covenants not to compete, and trade secret litigation.
Todd also handles complex commercial litigation matters and counsels clients regarding their data governance issues and exposure and the response and handling of data breaches.
Reflecting the excellence of his practice, he has been named as one of D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas”, selected to the list of Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, honoring the top young attorneys in the state, and is AV-Rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards, and has been selected to the 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers.
HONORS & AWARDS
- AV-Rated “Preeminent”, Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected to Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2004
- 3-time selection as one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine, 2017-2019
- Selected to the 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers, 2018
- Twice selected among Lawdragon’s 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers, 2018-2019
- 2-time selection for inclusion among The Best Lawyers in America®, 2021, 2022
- Exclusive Featured Attorney for Dallas Premier Employment Lawyers 2021-2022
ADMITTED PRACTICE
- Texas, 1996
- Massachusetts 1995 (inactive)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit 2002
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2005
MEMBER
- State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Member of Courthouse Committee and Community Involvement Committee
- Litigation Counsel of America
EDUCATION
- Board Certified, Labor & Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2005
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, (J.D., 1995)
- Emory University, (B.A., 1992)
Godwin Bowman PC.
Godwin Bowman PC has more than three decades of experience representing employers in Dallas, throughout Texas, and nationwide. Godwin Bowman PC is a recognized name in employment litigation, having represented Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in litigating non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements on behalf of employers and employees in federal and state courts and at arbitration. We also draft non-compete agreements with employees, independent contractors, joint venture partners, suppliers and vendors, and others.
In addition, Godwin Bowman PC has helped many companies across a wide range of industries protect their confidential information and trade secrets — developing proactive strategies, and, when necessary, representing our clients’ interests in court. We also provide practical counsel to help executives avoid mistakes that could put them or their new employers in jeopardy.
Whether you are looking to audit the existing trade secrets protection protocols within your company, implement new protection measures, or to enforce such measures in court, Godwin Bowman PC has a broad-based team of knowledgeable attorneys to assist you.