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Robin E. McGuffin
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Robin E. McGuffin is an employment lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky who represents employers and management in workplace disputes, employment litigation, and employment law compliance matters. She serves as Chair of the Employment Law Service Group at Stites & Harbison and advises companies throughout Kentucky and across the United States on complex workplace issues.
Robin’s practice focuses on defending employers in employment litigation and helping organizations navigate the legal challenges that arise in the modern workplace. She regularly represents businesses in state and federal courts in Kentucky in cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, and trade secret claims. She also represents employers in administrative proceedings before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and similar state agencies. Robin occasionally advises executives regarding employment agreements and restrictive covenant obligations.
In addition to litigation, Robin works closely with employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel to address day to day workplace issues and minimize legal risk. She advises companies on employment policies, internal workplace investigations, discipline and termination decisions, executive employment agreements, and compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.
Robin has particular experience handling employer side disputes involving restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, and protection of confidential business information. She frequently assists employers with drafting enforceable restrictive covenant agreements, enforcing non-compete and non-solicitation obligations, and litigating post-employment disputes arising from employee departures. She also regularly defends businesses and executives against claims alleging breach of restrictive covenant agreements or tortious interference.
Robin graduated first in her class from Vanderbilt University Law School and served as a law clerk to Judge John M. Rogers of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Clients and peers note her strategic judgment, strong writing and advocacy skills, and practical, business focused approach to helping employers navigate workplace challenges.
Robin regularly writes and speaks on developments in employment law and workplace compliance, including topics such as workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, and new federal and state employment law developments affecting employers.
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Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
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Founder’s Medal for First Honors (Valedictorian) |
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Vanderbilt Law Review, Articles Editor |
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Order of the Coif |
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Bass, Berry & Sims Intramural Moot Court Competition, winner |
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Phi Beta Kappa |
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Outstanding Student in Community Leadership & Development |
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Peabody Scholar |
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