Tameka Andrea West

Tameka Andrea West

The West Legal Group, P.C.
  • Employment Law
  • Georgia, Georgia
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Biography

Tameka A. West, Esq. graduated summa cum laude from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Political Science and received her law degree from the University of Iowa, College of Law. Ms. West has practiced law since 2000 with over seventeen (17) years of experience in labor and employment law. Ms. West is the President/CEO of The West Legal Group, P.C., a boutique law firm representing clients against private employers, corporations, governmental agencies, and public sector in all types of employment related actions, including discrimination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, labor disputes, grievances, and appeals of wrongful terminations.

Education
University of Iowa
J.D. (2000) | Law
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Clark Atlanta University
B.A. (1997) | Political Science
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Activities: Pre-Alumni Association and Orientation Guide
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Professional Experience
EEO Consultant
Bashen Consulting
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Investigated internal and external Title VII, EPA, ADA, and FMLA claims, including conducting witness interviews, document review, and liability assessment on behalf of corporate clients and insurance companies Prepared comprehensive investigative reports, including witnesses’ affidavits Prepared Position Statements to EEOC and Handled Pre-Litigation Issues Provided training, counseling, and advice to clients with emphasis on alternative dispute resolution
Litigation Attorney
Federal Labor Relations Authority
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Investigated and litigated unfair labor practice cases against federal governmental entities, interviewed witnesses and prepared affidavits, prepared comprehensive memoranda on findings of investigation and recommended appropriate action to Regional Director, prosecuted complaint cases, including preparation of pleadings and post-hearing briefs, served as Hearing Officer in Election Disputes, negotiated and prepared settlement agreements, Certified Mediator by Justice Center (Atlanta), Regional Employee of the Year Award, September 2001.
Certifications
Certified Mediator in Workplace Disputes
Justice Center of Atlanta
Awards
Antonia D.J. Miller Award for Advancement of Human Rights
University of Iowa
Professional Associations
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
Member
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Activities: Chair of Judicial Review Committee
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Georgia
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
P.O. Box 930
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Toll-Free: (678) 216-0305
Telephone: (678) 216-0305
Cell: (678) 216-0305
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed