Jana represents employers in numerous aspects of labor and employment litigation arising under federal and state law, including claims of discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability; claims of retaliation; wage and hour violations; restrictive covenant violations; and traditional labor law issues. She counsels a variety of clients regarding employment matters, including reductions in force, employment and severance agreements, litigation avoidance, employee leave laws, employee handbooks, company policies, wage and hour issues, and non-competition and other restrictive covenants.

Publications
“Leave Me Alone:  Avoiding ADA Retaliation Claims Based on Reasonable Accommodation Requests,” Employment & The Law (Winter 2010).

E-alert, “H1N1 Swine Flu Outbreak: How Employers Can Prepare for a Potential Flu Pandemic” (May 1, 2009).

“The Five-Step Approach: How to Ask Your Employees To Submit to a Mental Health Examination While Still Complying With the ADA,” Employment & The Law (Spring 2007).

“Family Leave Policies Trump States’ Rights: Nevada Department of Human Resources v. Hibbs and Its Impact of Sovereign Immunity Jurisprudence,” 37 J. MARSHALL L. REV. 599 (2004).

Editor, Employment & The Law (2008-present).

Speaking Engagements
The New EEOC: How Will Funding Increases and Renewed Vigilance Impact Employers (November 11, 2010).

USERRA and the FMLA:  New Military Leave Issues that Command Employers' Attention (November 5, 2009).

FMLA Seminar: Qualifying Exigency and Military Caregiver Leave (March 3, 2009).

Reducing Your Workforce Without Increasing Your Liability (November 19, 2008).

Volunteers & The Law – The Legal Issues of Working with Volunteers (April 26, 2008).

Public Service
World Water Relief, Event Committee Member (2011)

Georgia School Age Care Association, Vice Chair of Board (2010), Board Member (2009)

Troutman Sanders LLP, Pro Bono Committee Member (2009)

Hands On Atlanta, Project Coordinator (2008-09)