Lindsay Samuel

Lindsay Samuel is a member of the firm's employment services group where she advises clients on a variety of labor and employment issues. Prior to joining DWT, Lindsay served as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Title IX Coordinator where she led compliance efforts with state and federal laws requiring resolution of Title IX complaints and investigated discrimination and harassment complaints on campus pursuant to the university's policies.

Lindsay has broad experience litigating claims of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other employment related claims under various state and federal laws. Her practice also includes counseling on employee discipline, separations, terminations, and severance negotiations. Lindsay frequently advises clients in the development of personnel rules and policies including discipline and grievance procedures, and the investigation of grievances. She also represents employers in arbitrations and administrative proceedings involving disciplinary actions and grievances.

An experienced litigator, Lindsay served for five years as a staff attorney and supervising attorney with the Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office in New Orleans where she passionately defended indigent defendants through all phases of the criminal justice system.