Meredith Gregston

Meredith Gregston

Of Counsel
About

Meredith Gregston brings depth, diligence, and precision to labor and employment matters that demand both technical expertise and practical judgment. Her practice spans federal contractor compliance, transactional due diligence, and day-to-day employment counseling, giving clients a trusted advisor who understands how regulatory obligations intersect with business strategy. She is the attorney employers turn to when compliance complexity workforce challenges and strategic decision-making converge.

A recognized authority in federal contractor compliance, Meredith helps employers navigate the evolving landscape of OFCCP obligations, pay equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and AI in HR developments. She represents clients before the Department of Labor, OFCCP, EEOC, and the Texas Workforce Commission, guiding them through audits, investigations, and enforcement proceedings with confidence and clarity. She is known for her ability to conduct privileged statistical analyses of hiring, compensation, promotion, and termination data—translating numbers into actionable insights that inform workforce strategy and mitigate risk.

Meredith advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, and public and private employers across industries including technology, retail, life sciences and healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. She counsels boards and C-suite executives on the employment dimensions of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and divestitures—conducting labor and employment due diligence and risk assessments for complex, multi-national transactions. She also advises on workforce integration and separation considerations, helping clients align people strategy with deal objectives.

Beyond transactional work, Meredith drafts executive employment agreements, restrictive covenants, handbooks, and related policies, ensuring clients are positioned to protect their interests and retain key talent. She conducts sensitive investigations involving employment claims and reports findings and recommendations directly to company leadership and boards. Her day-to-day counseling covers the full spectrum of employment issues, including the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and pay equity.

Drawing on prior experience, Meredith understands the perspective and priorities of business clients—how to manage outside counsel, coordinate across international offices, and align legal advice with organizational goals. Combined with her undergraduate education in International Business from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, she brings a commercial sensibility that allows her to communicate effectively with executives and boards, not just legal teams.

Areas of FocusEmployment
Bar AdmissionsTexas
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Western District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Northern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Education
  • J.D., Texas Tech University, 2013
  • B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business

AWARDS

  • Top Attorney, Labor and Employment, Austin Monthly, (2024 – 2025)

Publications

  • "U.S. Department of Justice Releases Updated Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination," Employee Benefit Plan Review, October 22, 2025
  • "Washington Supreme Court Opens Door to Job Posting Claims by Non-Bona Fide Candidates," Law360, October 2025
  • "Washington Ruling Raises Pay Transparency Litigation Risk," Law360, October 3, 2025
  • "AI in HR: The State- and Local-Led Future of Employer Compliance," SHRM, September 19, 2025
  • "4th Circ. Clarifies Employer Duties For ADA Accommodations," Law360, August 26, 2025
  • "International Students Face Visa Revocations and Status Terminations – What Does That Mean For Higher Education Institutions and Employers?" Employee Relations Law Journal, Autumn 2025
  • "Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Reverse Discrimination Cases," Daily Journal, June 16, 2025
  • "International Students Face Visa Revocations and Status Terminations," The Employee Relations Law Journal, June 2025
  • "Maryland Judge Halts Enforcement of Trumps' Anti-DEI Executive Order," DirectEmployers Blog, February 27, 2025
  • "ESG Hot Topics," Winter 2025
  • "AI in HR: What to Expect," HRO Today, December 19, 2024
  • "The Legal Landscape for DEI: One Year After the Harvard/UNC Decision," Business Law Today, December 12, 2024
  • "AI in HR: The Current Legal Landscape," HRO Today, November 25, 2024
  • "ESG Hot Topics," Spring 2024

Seminars

  • "Pay Equity Update: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance," DEAMCon26, Upcoming: April 17, 2026
  • "Think Your Pay Equity Strategy Works Everywhere? Rethinking Compliance in the U.S. and EU," National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) Webinar, January 13, 2026
  • Facilitator and Presenter in various sessions, SRHM BLUEPRINT, October 26-29, 2025
  • "AI in HR: What Employers Need to Do to Comply with the Patchwork of Laws," NILG Webinar, October 21, 2025
  • "Navigating the Legal Landscape," Disability in North Texas, June 26, 2025
  • "From Courtroom to Conference Room: DEI Legal Precedent, Trends & What's Next," DEAMCon25, May 21, 2025
  • "NILG – AC Legal Panel – Insights from the Experts," NILG Webinar, April 22, 2025
  • DEI Discussion, Board.org, April 3, 2025
  • "What's Happening?!? What Employers Need to Know About the Recent EO's and Impact on Their Companies' Financial Risk," DirectEmployers, February 25, 2025
  • "Trump 2.0 – What's Happening with the OFCCP and What Contractors Can Expect," Colorado Industry Liaison Group, February 18, 2025
  • "Navigating the Brave New World of DEI: What Courts Have Said and What's Next," American Bar Association Midyear Meeting, February 1, 2025
  • "A New Day – How Trump's New Executive Orders Will Impact Employers and Federal Contractors," myLawCLE, January 24, 2025
  • "What Financial Institutions May Be Missing In Their Compliance Portfolio – OFCCP Compliance," Independent Community Bankers of America Webinar, October 23, 2024
  • "Understanding Pay Equity: What Employers and In-house Counsel Need to Know," myLawCLE, August 21, 2024
  • "NILG Advisory Council Discussion," NILG National Conference, August 1, 2024
  • "What Have We Learned, What's Next, and What Should Employers Do Now Following Key SCOTUS Decisions?" NILG National Conference, July 31, 2024
  • "Clear as Mud – Understanding Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Requirements Coast to Coast," NILG National Conference, July 30, 2024
  • "Expert Panel – All things Compliance," Greater Houston Industry Liaison Group, May 21, 2024
  • "Post Harvard/UNC Decision – Doing DEI the Right Way," North Texas Industry Liaison Group, May 14, 2024
  • "2024 (and Beyond) Legal Updates – What's on the Horizon for Employers?" Arkansas Industry Liaison Group, March 27, 2024
  • "The New Scheduling Letter – What Contractors Should be Doing NOW to Prepare and What's Happening in Audits," Arkansas Industry Liaison Group, March 27, 2024
  • "2024 (and Beyond) Legal Updates – What's on the Horizon for Employers?" Northwest Industry Liaison Group, March 22, 2024
  • "Current Status of Pay Equity and Transparency – What Companies Need to Know," Northwest Industry Liaison Group, March 22, 2024
  • "Navigating the Patchwork of Pay Equity and Transparency Laws – What Contractors Need to Know," Louisiana Industry Liaison Group, March 21, 2024
  • "Pay Equity, Transparency, and Disclosures – What Employers Need to Know," Colorado Industry Liaison Group, March 14, 2024
  • "The Pay Equity Patchwork: Understanding the Laws and Best Practices in Analyzing Your Data," Baltimore Industry Liaison Group, February 13, 2024

Media Mentions

  • Quoted, "In-House Judges Jeopardized in New DOL Contractor Watchdog Suit," Bloomberg Law, September 26, 2024
  • Quoted, "Court Tosses Journalists' 'Reverse Discrimination' Challenge to Gannett's Diversity Policy," HR Dive, September 17, 2024

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Board Member, National Industry Liaison Group
  • Board Member, San Antonio Industry Liaison Group