Jill Cox focuses her practice on employment litigation and employment counseling. She has litigated a wide variety of employment-related disputes in numerous states throughout the country and represented employers in matters pending before government agencies. Her experience includes defending claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful discharge, as well as litigating matters involving non-competition agreements and other restrictive covenants.
In addition to her trial practice, Ms. Cox advises employers on complex employment issues. She also drafts and reviews personnel policies and contracts related to the employment relationship.
Ms. Cox was a 2005 recipient of “40 Under 40” award, presented by The Business Journal in recognition of outstanding area leaders under 40 years of age. She was named a 2010, 2011 and 2012 North Carolina "Super Lawyer" for Labor & Employment by SuperLawyers magazine. She is AV® rated in Martindale-Hubbell.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.
Professional & Community Activities
Piedmont Opera, Board of Directors
Bethesda Center for the Homeless, Board of Directors
YWCA of Winston-Salem, Board of Directors (2005-2009)
DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar, Employment Law Committee
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Member
Forsyth County Bar, Member
