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Kristina K. Griffin

Kristina K. Griffin

Position:
Associate
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Email:
kgriffin@hgrslaw.com
Main: :
404-442-8776
Direct :
404-537-5510

Kristina’s legal practice is focused on handling employment and business matters for companies and organizations. She regularly assists clients with issues relating to workplace policies and procedures, providing expert guidance on disability accommodations, leave and pay practices, employee training, disciplinary procedures, and equal employment opportunity. Kristina also advises clients on contract matters such as severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

Additionally, Kristina has expertise in responding to EEOC charges and handling litigation relating to a variety of employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). She has defended a variety of lawsuits involving discrimination and harassment allegations and conducts training to prevent unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Kristina graduated from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school and throughout her career, Kristina has been involved in pro bono work, from assisting individuals in obtaining social security benefits to advising nonprofit organizations on employment matters.

 

Admitted to Practice

  • Georgia (Superior Courts)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals (11th Circuit)
  • U.S. District Court (N.D. Ga.)
  • U.S. District Court (M.D. Ga.)

Education

  • University of Georgia (B.S. Psychology; B.A. Communication Studies)
  • University of Georgia School of Law (J.D.)

Awards and Professional Recognition

  • Selected as a “Rising Star” by Georgia Super Lawyers magazine in 2023 and 2024.

Representative Experience

  • Conducting internal investigations relating to complaints of discrimination and harassment.
  • Drafting executive agreements, nondisclosure agreements, separation agreements and other contracts.
  • Responding to EEOC charges and communicating directly with EEOC staff, including investigators and mediators.
  • Collaborating with leaders to implement practical changes to employment practices that align with business goals.
  • Analyzing legal risks and exposure associated with personnel decisions, especially in time-sensitive situations.

Published Court Decisions

Kristina obtained summary judgment for an employer in a Title VII case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. After summary judgment was granted in favor of her client, the case was appealed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Kristina participated in successfully arguing that the summary judgment should be affirmed on appeal. Allen v. Ambu-Stat, LLC, No. 1:16-CV-2848-ELR-JFK, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 225911 (N.D. Ga. Dec. 6, 2017); Allen v. Ambu-Stat, LLC, 799 F. App’x 703 (11th Cir. 2020).

Practice Areas

  • Employment Discrimination and Related Claims
  • Non-Compete/Restrictive Covenant Litigation
  • Other Federal and State Employment Law Litigation
  • Separation and Severance Agreements
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Accommodating Disabilities and Medical Conditions

Atlanta Office

Tower Place 100, Suite 1900
3340 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
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Phone: 404-442-8776
Fax: 404-537-5555

Savannah Office

7402 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Suite 110
Savannah, Georgia 31406
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Phone: 912-777-6636
Fax: 404-537-5555

Santa Rosa Beach

116 MC Davis Blvd, Suite 200
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
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Phone: 850-213-0604
Fax: 404-537-5555

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