Michael Hill is a Partner in the Labor & Employment Law and Government Law National Practice Sections in FMG’s Atlanta office. He serves as Vice-Chair for the Southeast Employment Practice Team, and Chair for the Southeast Government Practice Team.

As a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law National Practice Section, Mr. Hill represents both public and private employers in litigation and pre-suit negotiations involving claims of alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; wage and hour disputes; family and medical leave issues; and employment-contract disputes, including contracts involving non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements. He also represents companies in audits by the U.S. Department of Labor and advises employers on complying with laws regarding overtime compensation, classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under the FLSA, employee vs. independent-contractor classifications, accommodating individuals with disabilities, providing accommodations for religious observances and practices, accommodating pregnant employees, and conducting internal investigations into claims of harassment. In addition, he has spoken publicly and in webinars on best practices regarding EEO policies, overtime policies, and general employee handbook provisions.

As a member of the firm’s Government Law National Practice Section, in addition to representing city and county governments in employment matters, Mr. Hill also defends mandamus and quo warranto petitions, challenges to county election procedures, and constitutional claims alleging violations of due process, equal protection, and free speech.

Mr. Hill’s experience also includes employee, student, and teacher issues unique to public and private educational institutions, including terminations, student discipline and expulsion, harassment, constitutional protections, IDEA, Title IX, and disability-accommodation/special-education issues.

Mr. Hill graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the Georgia Law Review and President of the Labor and Employment Law Association. After receiving his J.D., Mr. Hill clerked for the Honorable E. Clayton Scofield III of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Georgia Court of Appeals

Georgia Superior and State Courts

Georgia Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

United States Supreme Court

• Seen but Not Heard: An Argument for Granting Evidentiary Hearings to Weigh the Credibility of Recanted Testimony, 46 Ga. L. Rev. 213 (2011)

•  2022-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America^®
• Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, 2021 Edition in the field of Labor and Employment Law – Management

• Employment Law in Today’s Political Environment (2017 Greek Housing Conference, Georgia Institute of Technology)
• Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets – Effective Steps to Protect Your Confidential Information and Business Interests (Webinar)