The law firm of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless (www.parrbrown.com) has appointed employment and litigation attorney, Heidi E.C. Leithead, as president of the firm.
One of many unique attributes to Parr Brown’s management approach is to name a new attorney to lead the firm each year. Leithead served as secretary for the past year – a prerequisite for the role of president. She will lead the firm for a one-year term.
“At Parr Brown, each attorney has an equal voice in matters relating to the law firm,” said Leithead. “Each attorney also serves on a committee that oversees different administrative responsibilities. We’re trained from the moment we walk in the door as a young associate to take an active role in how the firm operates. This approach provides a feeling of ownership that leads to better service for our clients.”
Leithead received her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Utah and her Juris Doctor from the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney School of Law in 1987. She was awarded the Order of the Coif and Leary Scholar academic designations and served as a staff member and on the Board of Editors of the Utah Law Review.
For the past 25 years, Leithead has built a highly respected employment law practice, representing employers and management in counseling and training as well as complex litigation-related issues before federal and state trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies. She has substantial experience in areas relating to employee policies and agreements, unlawful discrimination and harassment, plant closures and restructuring, employee leave laws, wrongful termination, employment litigation defense, noncompetition and related agreements and issues, wage and hour laws, and other employment-related matters. Leithead has been listed in Utah Business magazine’s Utah Legal Elite ranking in each of the past 11 years and in Best Lawyers in America for the past five years. She was also recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
