Mary Anne Ackourey

Partner

Atlanta, GA | Tampa, FL
D 770.818.1407
mackourey@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., Emory University School of Law
  • B.A., Duke University, cum laude

Interdisciplinary Teams

Education

Wage and Hour

Overview

Mary Anne Ackourey is one of FMG’s founding attorneys and is a Partner in the Atlanta office. She is nationally known employment attorney and has been recognized by both Chambers USA and Super Lawyers. She also has handled a number of high-profile cases for educational institutions and public employers.

Ms. Ackourey has represented employers throughout the country and her experience includes trying to verdict multiple federal jury trials, bench trials and arbitration cases. She also has handled a number of significant appellate cases including a leading Ninth Circuit case on sexual harassment. 

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Bar Admissions

Florida

Georgia

Publications & Engagements
  • “Lawful Social Media Policies,” The Generator, a publication of the Georgia Automobile Dealers Association
  • Editor-In-Chief: Employment Law E-Desk Reference, Defense Research Institute
  • “Must Have” Policies For Your Law Firm’s Employee Handbook,” Association of Legal Administrators, Atlanta Chapter, Publication
  • “Establishing a Disciplinary Program and Terminating Law Firm Employees”, Association of Legal Administrators, Atlanta Chapter, Publication
  • “Establishing An Effective Evaluation Program for Your Law Firm,” Association of Legal Administrators, Atlanta Chapter, Publication
  • “Workplace Safety Issues In The New Era”, For the Defense, The Defense Research Institute
  • “Who is Still Disabled Under The Americans with Disabilities Act?” The Job Description, The Defense Research Institute
  • “Infertility Issues In the Workplace,” The Job Description, The Defense Research, Institute
  • “The EEOC’s Guidance on Employer Liability For Supervisor Harassment,” The Job Description, The Defense Research Institute
Representative Cases & Clients
  • Gomez v. United Forming, Inc., 2009 WL 3367165 (M.D.Fla. 2009)
  • Grizzle v. Macon County, 2009 WL 2611319 (M.D.Ga. 2009)
  • Bolden v. United Forming, Inc., 2009 WL 2423176 (M.D.Fla. 2009)
  • Jordan v. Randolph County Schools, 2009 WL 2391267 (M.D.Ga. 2009)
  • United Forming, Inc. v. Florida Unemployment Appeal Com’n, 10 So.3d 691 (2009)
  • Kuritzky v. Emory University, 294 Ga.App. 370 (2008)
  • Whitner v. Emory University, 2008 WL 4224407 (N.D.Ga. 2008)
  • Echols v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. 208 Fed.Appx. 747 (11th Cir. 2006)
  • Bethel v. Porterfield, 293 F.Supp.2d 1307 (S.D.Ga. 2003)
  • Adler v. Wallace Computer Services, Inc., 202 F.R.D. 666 (N.D.Ga. 2001)
  • Montero v. AGCO Corp., 192 F.3d 856 (9th Cir. 1999)
  • Johnson v. AGCO Corp., 159 F.3d 1114 (8th Cir. 1998)
Affiliations
  • Member, State Bar of Georgia
  • Member, State Bar of Florida
  • American Bar Association (Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law)
  • Defense Research Institute, Employment Law Committee and Steering Committee
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Member, Georgia School Boards Association
Awards and Recognition

  • 2023-2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Classes/Seminars Taught
  • Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Human Resource Management Association, “Avoiding Employment Risks”
  • Southeast Human Resource Conference and Exhibition, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “10 Most Common Mistakes in FLSA Compliance”
  • HR Champions, 18th Annual SHRM-Atlanta Human Resource Conference, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Electronic Information in the Workplace:  Do You Know What Is On Your Computer?”
  • Defense Research Institute, Annual Meeting, “You’re Not Just a Law Firm: Proactive Ways to Avoid Adding ‘I Got Sued’ to Your List of Accomplishments,” Chicago, Illinois
  • Southeast Human Resource Conference and Exhibition, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “When A Big Bad Wolf Can Cost You A Million Dollars – Mock Sexual Harassment Trial”
  • International Municipal Lawyers Association 70th Annual Conference, “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: Conducting Internal Investigations and Subsequent Litigation,” Savannah, Georgia
  • National Business Institute, Preventing Employee Lawsuits Through Compliance With Georgia Human Resources Law, “Safeguard Against Sexual Harassment”
  • Council On Education In Management, Moderator, How To Conduct A Public Sector Workplace Investigation
  • Council On Education In Management, “Tips for Protecting Your Organization During Federal and State Audits and Investigations”
  • Council On Education In Management, “Grasping the Complexities of New FLSA Overtime Regulations to Ensure Full Compliance: Who Qualifies as Exempt? (Deciphering the New DOL Final Rule Revisions)
  • Council On Education In Management, “How To Investigate And Remedy A Sexual Harassment Or Discrimination Complaint: Taking The Appropriate Precautions When Investigating These Volatile Issues”
  • Council On Education In Management, “Anatomy of a Discrimination Lawsuit from Both Sides: Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys Square Off on Employment Litigation Issues”
  • Council On Education In Management, “Compiling Essential Documentation And Gathering Key Evidence To Support “Not Undermine” Your Investigation”
  • Defense Research Institute, Annual Employment Law Conference, “The Nuts & Bolts of ADA and FMLA”, Chicago, Illinois
  • Southeast Human Resource Conference and Exhibition, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Stopping the Chronically Absent Employee: Controlling Absenteeism and Return to Work Under the FMLA and ADA”
  • Southeast Human Resource Conference and Exhibition, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Tips for Successful Snooping on Employees”, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Association For Legal Administrators, Atlanta Chapter Speaker Series, “Top Ten Preventive Personnel Policies For Law Firms”
  • Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Command Staff Conference, “Handling Discipline and Discharge Issues for Public Employers,” Macon, Georgia
  • Southeast Human Resource Conference & Exposition, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Stopping the Chronically Absent Employee: Controlling Absenteeism and Return to Work Under the FMLA and the ADA”, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Georgia Nursing Home Association, Annual Conference, “Discipline, Discharge and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Lorman Education Services, “The Pain You Will Never Know: Return To Work and Termination Issues Under the ADA, FMLA, Worker’s Compensation Laws”, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM – Athens Chapter), “Monitoring Employee Conduct and Investigating Employees’ Backgrounds”, Athens, Georgia
  • Georgia Nursing Home Association, Annual Convention, “Investigating Complaints”, Atlanta, Georgia