Case Results

Sexual Harassment Settlement

August 2019

Our client was sexually assaulted on the job by her manager.  We handled her workers' compensation claim to pay for her psychological treatment and filed suit in federal court for sexual harassment, discrimination under Title VII.  We negotiated a six figure settlement that allowed her to move on with her life.  This case was the first case financed by the Times Up Defense Fund in Louisiana, after we submitted an application on the client's behalf.  The Times Up Defense Fund paid for a portion of the attorneys fees as well as arranged for the client to meet with a public relations team that was engaged to strategically put pressure on the employer to settle. 

Practice area(s): Employment / Labor, Sexual Harassment

Court: Eastern District of Louisiana

Amanda Butler Schley

Amanda Butler Schley

Amanda Butler Schley is a New Orleans business attorney and founder of Business Law Group, advising entrepreneurs, LLC owners, and growing companies on business law, contracts, entity structuring, and partner relationships. She helps clients proactively manage risk, resolve disputes, and build legally sound, scalable businesses using a strategic approach she calls “legal leverage.” Amanda works with founders across industries—including hospitality, retail, and professional services—to structure deals, navigate complex business decisions, and protect long-term growth.

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Business Law Group is a boutique business services law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our focus is on understanding the legal pitfalls of your business and industry, as well as the secrets to maximizing your legal leverage at every opportunity and in every negotiation. We work selectively with clients that aren't ready for the overhead expense of an in-house general counsel, but understand the advantages of having a trusted legal advisor on their team. Amanda Butler has been ranked as a Louisiana SuperLawyer, New Orleans Top Lawyer, Best Lawyers, and in Leaders of Law.

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