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Henry Morris , Jr.

Henry Morris , Jr.
November 11, 2011
  • Partner
  • Washington, DC
202.857.6403
henry.morris@arentfox.com

Henry Morris focuses his practice on counseling and litigating employment, labor, and education law cases. He has advised clients regarding and handled cases involving equal employment opportunity, employee discipline and discharge, employment torts, breach of contract, Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, fair labor standards, plant closings, reductions-in-force, successor employer responsibilities, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation. Henry is a member of Arent Fox’s Diversity Committee and Employment Committee.

Client Work

Henry represents clients in a wide range of industries. These industries include retail, education, healthcare, construction, property management, broadcast, communications, entertainment, building service contracting, and hospitality. He also has represented several governmental entities.

Professional Activities

Henry is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys. He is also the firm’s contact with the Employment Law Alliance, an international consortium of some of the world’s leading management-side employment lawyers.

Publications, Presentations and Recognitions

Henry is a frequent lecturer and has written articles on a wide range of labor and employment issues.

Life Beyond the Law

Henry is active in the Washington, DC community. He has served as chairman of the American Heart Association, Nation’s Capital Affiliate; secretary of the National American Heart Association; and chairman of the American Heart Association’s National Public Policy and Affairs Committee. He has also served as a member of the Executive Board of the District of Columbia Baptist Convention, the Sidwell Friends School Alumni Board, the Society of Human Resource Managers, and the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council.

Bar and Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Virginia Bar

Education

Columbia Law School
, JD
Columbia College, Columbia University
, AB

Practices

  • Labor & Employment
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