Jacqueline Del Villar

Jacqueline guides clients through labor and employment matters including federal and state litigation and agency proceedings before the EEOC and OSHA. Jacqueline counsels clients on wide-ranging employment issues, such as compliance with federal, state, and local laws. She represents employers in federal and state court lawsuits encompassing claims for discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment. She also advises on employee relations matters including hiring, termination, employee handbooks, and company policies and procedures.

• Represents employers before federal and state agencies, such as the Equal Employment Commission and Texas Workforce Commission, providing advice on broad topics, from responding to discrimination charges through agency mediation proceedings.
• Drafts employment related documents, including employment agreements and employee handbooks.
• Provides training to executives, supervisors, and employees in English and Spanish on best practices and compliance with employment related laws.
• Represented clients in connection with workplace safety investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

• Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Houston Bar Association – Gender Fairness Committee
• Member, Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
• Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston
• Member, Houston Association of Women Attorneys