Daniel N. Ramirez is a Partner in the Firm’s Houston office.  His primary areas of practice are employment, labor, and immigration compliance matters. He assists clients by advising them on state and federal employment law; human resources issues; prevention and defense of discrimination or employment violations; and drafting employment related agreements and policies to circumvent employee claims. As part of his practice, Mr. Ramirez also has successfully represented employers in a variety of matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, and before governmental agencies.

• Successfully defended employer in arbitration where an employee alleged race discrimination and claimed $400,000 in damages
• Managed complex multi-million dollar federal whistle blower (qui tam) litigation from inception to dismissal on behalf of public employer
• Represented employers in complex Department of Labor investigations involving potential million dollar liability and resolving cases in best interests of employers
• Successfully tried to jury verdict lawsuit involving American with Disabilities Act discrimination, gender discrimination under Title VII, and workers' compensation retaliation
• Successfully obtained summary judgment in a lawsuit involving gender and age discrimination under Title VII and Age Discrimination in Employment Act, respectfully
• Successfully defended employers in wage and hour litigation in federal courts by precluding collective actions and minimizing liability
• Successfully defended employer in a sexual harassment and assault case in arbitration
• Implemented non-competition and confidentiality agreements to ensure employer's interests are protected
• Drafted employment policies and arbitration agreements to circumvent collective/class actions in wage and hour lawsuits
• Represented employers during ICE enforcement raids
• Conducted compliance "I-9" audits and training to prevent liability associated with ICE enforcement actions and to eliminate ID fraud of employees

• J.D., University of Texas School of Law  (2002)
• B.A., University of Texas at El Paso (1998)

• Admitted to practice: Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Labor and Employment Law)
• U.S. Navy and Reserves (1993-2001)
• U.S. Navy Meritorious Service Medal (1996-1998)
• Named "Texas Rising Star" (2010)

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 

• FMLA Changing With The Times (Woodlands, TX)
• Eliminating ID Fraud and Avoiding an ICE Raid (Austin, TX)
• Compliance with Immigration Laws and I-9 Forms (Austin, TX)
• Avoiding Wrongful Discharge Claims, Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance (Houston, TX)
• Sexual Harassment Avoidance (Houston, TX)
• Complying With Wage and Hour Laws (Houston, TX)