Denmark J. Grant

Associate

Nashville
T: 615.726.5591
F: 615.726.0464

Denmark J. Grant defends local, regional, and nationally known employers in a broad range of employment matters, including the defense of cases under federal and state discrimination laws, against retaliation claims, and against claims for tortious interference with contractual relations.

Featured Experience

Obtained summary judgment on all claims on behalf of a college in defense of allegations of breach of contract and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Obtained summary judgment on all claims on behalf of a national gravel producer in defense of allegations regarding violations of the Tennessee Disability Act and the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act.

Obtained summary judgment on unequal pay and sex discrimination claims on behalf of a college in defense of allegations regarding violations of the Equal Pay Act and Title VII.

Professional Biography

Mr. Grant's labor and employment practice focuses on a broad range of employment matters, including litigation arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, and the Tennessee Human Rights Act. He is well versed in all aspects of litigation, such as conducting depositions and internal investigations, drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and delivering oral argument in state and federal courts.

Mr. Grant's clients also include licensed professionals, including lawyers and physicians, whom he has represented before licensing boards.

Obtained summary judgment on all claims on behalf of a college in defense of allegations of breach of contract and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Obtained summary judgment on all claims on behalf of a national gravel producer in defense of allegations regarding violations of the Tennessee Disability Act and the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act.
Obtained summary judgment on unequal pay and sex discrimination claims on behalf of a college in defense of allegations regarding violations of the Equal Pay Act and Title VII.
Obtained summary judgment on wrongful denial of a short-term disability claim on behalf of a business association in defense of allegations regarding violations of ERISA.
Obtained dismissal of all claims on behalf of a college defending allegations of breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and negligent misrepresentation.
Obtained dismissal of all claims on behalf of a medical school defending allegations of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the OSH Act, and Virginia state law.
Obtained voluntary dismissal of breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and negligent misrepresentation claims on behalf of a college following a motion to dismiss.
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a hospitality franchisor in a class action alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a wholesale distributor regarding a potential claim for wrongful death.
Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a national construction management firm regarding allegations of sex discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII.
Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a rubber manufacturer regarding allegations of racial discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII.

Member – Harry Phillips Inn of Court
Recipient – Duke Law Dean's Scholarship

"Fighting the Good Fight (and Loving It): Highlights from the Distinguished Trial Career of Charles K. Grant," Trial Spotlight Newsletter (April 2021)

"Groff v. DeJoy: Understanding Requests for Religious Accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act" (September 2023)
"Service and Emotional Support Animals under the ADA" (May 2022)

Recent Developments in Remote Working as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (April 2021)

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Higher Education

Education

Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2018
University of Tennessee, B.A. in Philosophy, 2013, cum laude

Admissions

Tennessee, 2018
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, 2019
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2021

Featured Media

Groff v. DeJoy: Understanding Requests for Religious Accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Event / September 21, 2023

Service and Emotional Support Animals under the ADA

Event / May 19, 2022

Recent Developments in Remote Working as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Webinar / April 15, 2021

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