Barbara-Ellen Gaffney

Barbara-Ellen Gaffney is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's Dallas office. Ms. Gaffney focuses her practice on the representation of management in all aspects of employment and labor matters. Her experience includes assisting in the defense of clients during U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations and civil trials, as well as representing employers in negotiations and/or proceedings with the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission.

Ms. Gaffney provides advice and counsel to employers concerning employment issues, including strategies for minimizing risks of litigation. She has developed internal policies and procedures for various clients, including drafting and revising employee handbooks as well as negotiating and drafting employment contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, separation agreements and independent contractor agreements.

Prior to rejoining Holland & Knight, Ms. Gaffney served as corporate counsel - labor and employment for a large multinational beverage manufacturer and distributor. She previously was an attorney in Holland & Knight's Dallas office following the merger with Thompson & Knight in August 2021.