Jill Cox focuses her practice on employment litigation and employment counseling. She has litigated a wide variety of employment-related disputes in numerous states throughout the country and represented employers in matters pending before government agencies. Her experience includes defending claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful discharge, as well as litigating matters involving non-competition agreements and other restrictive covenants.

In addition to her trial practice, Ms. Cox advises employers on complex employment issues. She also drafts and reviews personnel policies and contracts related to the employment relationship.

Ms. Cox was a 2005 recipient of “40 Under 40” award, presented by The Business Journal in recognition of outstanding area leaders under 40 years of age. She was named a 2010, 2011 and 2012 North Carolina "Super Lawyer" for Labor & Employment by SuperLawyers magazine. She is AV® rated in Martindale-Hubbell.

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.

Professional & Community Activities

Piedmont Opera, Board of Directors

Bethesda Center for the Homeless, Board of Directors

YWCA of Winston-Salem, Board of Directors (2005-2009)

DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar, Employment Law Committee

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Member

North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Member

Forsyth County Bar, Member

Education

  • Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D. (1993)
  • Saint Andrews Presbyterian College, B.A. English (1990)

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina (1993)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Who We Are

What fully engaged means to me:

Focusing on each client's needs and concerns, understanding the business and personal interests at stake, and drawing upon experience and resources to obtain the desired outcome.

1001 West Fourth Street
Winston-Salem, NC, 27101-2400
USA
t +1 336.607.7318
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Jill S. Cox

Experience Highlights

Employment litigation alleging sexual harassment and retaliation for a chemical manufacturer
Represented a chemical manufacturer in lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging sexual harassment and retaliation, culminating in her more
Pascoe, et al. v. Furniture Brands International Inc., et al.
The firm successfully defended Furniture Brands International, Inc. and one of its subsidiaries, in litigation brought by two former employees more
Employment litigation for a major electrical utility
Represented a major electrical utility in a lawsuit brought by a current employee claiming he was denied a promotion due to his race and age. more
Compliance issues pertaining to workforce reduction for a Fortune 500 energy company
Advised a Fortune 500 energy company on legal compliance issues pertaining to workforce reduction following significant merger. more