Member

Shannon Antle Hamilton

Shannon Antle Hamilton is a seasoned litigator and counselor on complex employment law issues. Shannon has significant lead counsel experience in employment litigation and has tried numerous cases in both federal and state court to jury verdict. Shannon’s trial experience includes defending companies in workers’ compensation retaliation claims, Family and Medical Leave Act claims, cases brought under Title VII and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Kentucky Whistleblower Act. Shannon also frequently litigates non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secret disputes. Shannon provides counseling to her clients on compliance in all areas of employment law and is a frequent speaker and author on trending employment law issues. She is former chair of the firm’s Employment Law Service Group.

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Practice Areas

Recent Assignments

Obtained defense jury verdicts in two age discrimination cases based on a reduction-in-force. Paul R. Mitchell and Paul A. Stinnett v. Daramic, LLC, Daviess Circuit Court

Co-counsel in one of the first Kentucky wage & hour class actions tried to a jury defense verdict. Diana Johnston v. The Rawlings Company, LLC, et al., Oldham Circuit Court

Lead counsel for plaintiff in Gardner Denver Drum LLC v. Peter Goodier and Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20703 (2006), to enforce a covenant not to compete agreement.

Obtained a defense jury verdict in favor of her client in a state whistleblower action.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Firm Leadership

Employment Law Service Group, Former Chair

Diversity Committee, Member and Former Chair

S.W.I.F.T. (Stites Women Investing in our Futures Together) Committee, Member and Former Chair

Chief Talent Officer (2013-15)

Memberships

American Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

Community Involvement

Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Committee (non-Board member)

Business Counsel, Inc., Strategic Growth Committee (non-Board member)

Education

J.D.,

1988

University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law

Org / Honor

Journal of Family Law, Manuscript Editor and Member

B.S.B.A., Accounting,

1985

University of Louisville

More Than Stites & Harbison

In addition to taking care of her daughter and son, Shannon is a University of Louisville fan (“Go, Cards!”) and can often be found in the Green Parking Lot, hosting a tailgating party for her family and friends.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment (2013-25)

Best Lawyers in America®, Louisville Area Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Management (2022)

Best Lawyers in America®, Louisville Area Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation (2015)

Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2007-25)

Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Top 25 Women Attorneys in Kentucky (2007, 2013-19, 2021-25)

Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Attorneys in Kentucky (2015-18, 2023-25)

Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Labor & Employment (2008-14; 2020-24)

Louisville Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” (2013, 2014, 2016)

Testimonials

Shannon has delivered effective preemptive employment advice, sound defense when required, and results for our firms for over 20 years. I have recommended her to many colleagues, because she has that rare ability to actively listen and quickly comprehend the whole of a given challenge. After careful thought, she then consistently offers realistic and cost-effective strategic options. Her ability to keep our cases moving forward at just the right pace, keeping us informed and engaged are particularly appreciated. She is an awesome attorney, and has earned my trust.

Daniel J. Adams, PE, Chairman, The Thermal Companies

Shannon Antle Hamilton comes recommended as a “very accomplished employment litigator,” attracting particularly praise for her strength at trial. She handles a range of employment law disputes, including FMLA, ADA and trade secrets litigation.

Chambers Commentary (USA)