Amy Combs Bender is Of Counsel in the Labor & Employment Law National Practice Section and Data Security, Privacy, & Cyber Liability practice team of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP.  Ms. Bender received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a Minor in Business Administration, from the University of Florida. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was an Articles Editor for the Georgia Law Review. Ms. Bender is licensed to practice in both Georgia and Florida.

Ms. Bender’s practice in labor and employment law includes representation of private and public employers in federal and state litigation and administrative proceedings, including defense of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and family and medical leave claims. She also frequently defends clients in garnishment actions and unemployment benefits proceedings. In addition, Ms. Bender regularly advises clients on day-to-day personnel issues and prepares and reviews employee handbooks, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements. She frequently presents on employment law issues to human resources organizations.

Ms. Bender also represents clients in emerging data and cyber liability issues, including advising on and assisting clients with the investigation of data breaches and related notification and compliance obligations.

Ms. Bender represents clients in various industries including healthcare, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, distribution, accounting, service, hospitality, education, transportation, logistics, non-profit, and insurance, as well as numerous local government bodies. She has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Star” as published by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine.