Tameka Andrea West

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.

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Georgia

Since 2000

Georgia

Since 2000

EEO Consultant

Bashen Consulting

2002 - 2003

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

2000 - 2002

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.

University of Iowa

J.D. (2000) | Law

1997 - 2000

Clark Atlanta University

B.A. (1997) | Political Science

1993 - 1997

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Activities: Pre-Alumni Association and Orientation Guide

Antonia D.J. Miller Award for Advancement of Human Rights

University of Iowa

2000

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2014 - Current

Activities: Chair of Judicial Review Committee

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Current

Georgia State Bar

Member

2000 - Current

Certified Mediator in Workplace Disputes

Justice Center of Atlanta