Joshua L. Ellis

Joshua L. Ellis is a member of the litigation practice group. He has a broad base of experience in helping companies to develop and implement strategies to avoid employment claims and lawsuits, and to maximize their rights to manage and direct their workforce.

Mr. Ellis also has experience in litigation, arbitration, and contract negotiation in employment-related matters, and has drafted and analyzed a broad range of documents such as employment contracts, compensation and incentive agreements, employee handbooks, benefits policies, and severance agreements.

• While in law school, Ellis worked with Synergy Sports International, Inc., in Columbia, where he helped negotiate and draft multimillion-dollar contracts on behalf of more than 30 professional athletes – including five first-round NFL picks – and various NCAA Division I basketball and football coaches.

• Josh Ellis Joins Nexsen Pruet's Litigation Group
  Joshua L. Ellis has joined the Charleston office of Nexsen Pruet, LLC, where he will serve as an associate in the firm’s business litigation practice group.

• Employment Law Update - October 2009
  This edition focuses on the EEOC's recent publication that addresses waivers of discrimination claims in employee severance agreements; the EEOC reminds employers and employees about requirements for valid and enforceable releases, especially when the releases are for employees age 40 and older.
• Employment Law Update - May 2009
  This edition explains why many employers are seeking privileged legal compliance reviews of their compensation practices and documentation in the aftermath of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

  A brief video update on immigration compliance developments is available by clicking here. Then, click on the video entitled "Immigration."

• Employment & Labor Law Desk Reference For The Carolinas

• Webinar: Immigration Compliance & Enforcement Update