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Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law (1999); Managing Board, Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law; Congressional Black Caucus Fellow; Quarterfinalist, Moot Court Competition
- M.A.,Union Theological Seminary, Theology, Union Scholar (2005)
- B.A., Washington University, magna cum laude, Religious Studies (1995); Two-time Track & Field All-American
Experience
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Washington, D.C., Senior Associate (2007-2008)
- Gilbert Randolph, LLP, Washington, D.C., Associate, (2005-2007 and 2002-2004)
- Shawe & Rosenthal, LLP, Baltimore, MD, Associate (2001-2002)
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Washington, D.C., Associate (1999-2001)
Antone Melton-Meaux represents clients in all aspects of employment litigation and counseling. He advises small and large corporations in discrimination, wage and hour, breach of contract, and non-competition matters. Antone has written numerous articles on employment law issues. Antone also represents clients in commercial litigation disputes in insurance, class action, and securities matters. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Antone was on the Managing Board of the Journal of Social Policy and the Law and served as a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow. Antone joined Greene Espel in 2008 after practicing with a large corporate law firm in Washington D.C.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Represented McDonald's in race and age discrimination claim in Maryland federal court.
Represented Geico in ADEA claim in Maryland federal court.
Represented Amtrak in a national origin and religion discrimination suit in Pennsylvania.
Represented Black Entertainment Television in wrongful termination lawsuit in the District of Columbia.
BAR ADMISSION
State Bar of Minnesota
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
State Bar of Maryland
District of Columbia
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
Federal Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Former Co-Chair, EEO Subcommittee
Maryland Bar Association, Member
District of Columbia Bar Association, Member
PRESENTATIONS
The Alphabet Soup of Employment Law, Litigation Section of the Minnesota Paralegal Association, October 15, 2009 (presenter)
A Plague on Both of Your Houses: The Appropriate Role of Sanctions and Overcoming Judicial Reluctance to Consider Them, 35th Annual Federal Court Practice Seminar, June 24, 2009 (co-moderator with Cliff Greene)
Religion in the Workplace: A Basic Guide for Employers, 2009 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, May 29, 2009 (presenter)
FMLA Changes and New Regulations - A Critical Primer, Minnesota CLE Webinar, December 15, 2008 (co-presenter)
PUBLICATIONS
"Maximizing Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage," Compensation & Benefits Review, Vol. 40, No. 3, 55-59 (2008)
"Religion, Spirituality and the Workplace," 2 Bender’s Lab. & Empl. Bull.1, 3-9, with Bruce Harrison (2002)
"Sexual Harassment Investigations: A Two-Edged Sword," Maryland Bar Journal, Vol. XXXV No.1, with Michael McGuire (2002)
"Technology and Employee Evaluations," 1 Bender’s Lab. & Empl. Bull. 593, 626-31, with Bruce Harrison, (2001)