Elody C.Tignor
Associate
Labor & Employment
etignor@seyfarth.com
Elody proactively guides clients through a wide range of labor and employment law challenges by providing strategies to strengthen employee relations, avoid third-party disruption, and stay ahead of union organizing efforts.
More About Elody
Elody helps employers navigate complex union-related issues, manage labor disputes, and defend against single-plaintiff actions—all of which can significantly impact operations. Whether she is navigating a union campaign or responding to a labor practice charge, Elody works closely with clients to understand their goals and underlying issues. She develops practical solutions that not only address immediate concerns but also position her clients for long-term success.
When working with clients, Elody’s approach is proactive rather than reactive. She collaborates with clients to strengthen employee engagement, address workplace concerns early, and foster a positive culture that reduces the risk of third-party disruption. If a third-party challenge does arise, Elody is there to lead the response with strategic, steady guidance.
Elody represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board, guides them through union organizing campaigns and elections, develops and conducts proactive training for leadership and management on union avoidance, defends against labor practice charges, and defends them in labor arbitrations. Elody also helps employers navigate and continue operations during work stoppages and interruptions.
On the employment side, Elody defends employers against claims including, but not limited to, claims bought pursuant to Title VII (e.g., discrimination, harassment, or retaliation), the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act before state and federal courts, various administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the US Department of Labor), and in arbitrations.
When working with clients, Elody’s approach is proactive rather than reactive. She collaborates with clients to strengthen employee engagement, address workplace concerns early, and foster a positive culture that reduces the risk of third-party disruption. If a third-party challenge does arise, Elody is there to lead the response with strategic, steady guidance.
Elody represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board, guides them through union organizing campaigns and elections, develops and conducts proactive training for leadership and management on union avoidance, defends against labor practice charges, and defends them in labor arbitrations. Elody also helps employers navigate and continue operations during work stoppages and interruptions.
On the employment side, Elody defends employers against claims including, but not limited to, claims bought pursuant to Title VII (e.g., discrimination, harassment, or retaliation), the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act before state and federal courts, various administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the US Department of Labor), and in arbitrations.
- JD, Notre Dame Law School
- BA, University of Texas at Arlington
Political Science and French
Cum laude
- California
- Nevada
- Not admitted to practice in Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of California
- US District Court, District of Nevada
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Elody proactively guides clients through a wide range of labor and employment law challenges by providing strategies to strengthen employee relations, avoid third-party disruption, and stay ahead of union organizing efforts.
More About Elody
Elody helps employers navigate complex union-related issues, manage labor disputes, and defend against single-plaintiff actions—all of which can significantly impact operations. Whether she is navigating a union campaign or responding to a labor practice charge, Elody works closely with clients to understand their goals and underlying issues. She develops practical solutions that not only address immediate concerns but also position her clients for long-term success.
When working with clients, Elody’s approach is proactive rather than reactive. She collaborates with clients to strengthen employee engagement, address workplace concerns early, and foster a positive culture that reduces the risk of third-party disruption. If a third-party challenge does arise, Elody is there to lead the response with strategic, steady guidance.
Elody represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board, guides them through union organizing campaigns and elections, develops and conducts proactive training for leadership and management on union avoidance, defends against labor practice charges, and defends them in labor arbitrations. Elody also helps employers navigate and continue operations during work stoppages and interruptions.
On the employment side, Elody defends employers against claims including, but not limited to, claims bought pursuant to Title VII (e.g., discrimination, harassment, or retaliation), the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act before state and federal courts, various administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the US Department of Labor), and in arbitrations.
When working with clients, Elody’s approach is proactive rather than reactive. She collaborates with clients to strengthen employee engagement, address workplace concerns early, and foster a positive culture that reduces the risk of third-party disruption. If a third-party challenge does arise, Elody is there to lead the response with strategic, steady guidance.
Elody represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board, guides them through union organizing campaigns and elections, develops and conducts proactive training for leadership and management on union avoidance, defends against labor practice charges, and defends them in labor arbitrations. Elody also helps employers navigate and continue operations during work stoppages and interruptions.
On the employment side, Elody defends employers against claims including, but not limited to, claims bought pursuant to Title VII (e.g., discrimination, harassment, or retaliation), the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act before state and federal courts, various administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the US Department of Labor), and in arbitrations.
- JD, Notre Dame Law School
- BA, University of Texas at Arlington
Political Science and French
Cum laude
- California
- Nevada
- Not admitted to practice in Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of California
- US District Court, District of Nevada