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By Brooks Igo
(Jan. 4) – Bell Nunnally & Martin has promoted three attorneys – Alana Ackels, Sonja McGill and Jason Steed – to partner, the Dallas-based firm announced yesterday.
Ackels represents clients in complex commercial disputes; employment claims involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation; wage and hour claims; trade secret litigation; and non-compete matters. She received her law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law.
McGill advises employers on and litigates disputes involving issues including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and terminations, internal investigations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, labor relations, EEO compliance, compliance unique to government contractors, contingent worker issues and immigration compliance management.
Prior to joining Bell Nunnally, the University of Texas School of Law graduate served as in-house counsel for HMS Holdings, Inc. and J.C. Penney Corporation.
Steed, who also received his law degree from UT School of Law, is a member of the firm’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice. He is prolific on Twitter and maintains a professional blog, where he provides commentary on appellate matters and legal writing.
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