As a Consultant
She counsels management on preventing and resolving employment problems by explaining how to do the right thing, and how to do it the right way. She addresses concerns such as hiring, absenteeism, discipline, termination, payroll, benefits, civil rights, unemployment, and worker's compensation. She also ensures that employee handbooks, policies, and other documents are legal and effective management tools.
As a Trainer
With both a master's degree in journalism and more than 25 years' experience as a lawyer, Judy designs and delivers on-site training that makes legal concepts easy to understand. She teaches employees how to avoid harassment and shows supervisors how to manage within the law.
Education
J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1981
M.A., Journalism, University of Texas at Austin, 1974
B.A., English, University of Texas at Austin, 1970
Community Leadership
Peoples Community Clinic
Member, Board of Directors (2005-present)
Communities In Schools-Central Texas
Member, Advisory Council (2006-present)
Member, Board of Directors (2000-2006)
Secretary (2002-03), and President (2004-05)
Austin Community Foundation
Member, Board of Governors (2000-2004)
Vice-President, Grants (2002)
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Member, Executive Board (1993-97)
Legal Counsel (1994)
Vice-Chair, Business Services (1995)
Center for Battered Women (now SafePlace)
Director (1985-90)
Chair (1988-90)
