Vicki M. Crochet
PartnerAbout
Taylor Porter Partner Vicki M. Crochet serves as the Practice Group Leader of the firm’s employment, labor and benefits practice. Ms. Crochet also serves as the vice-chair of the Taylor Porter Executive Committee.
Ms. Crochet practices in all areas of employment law: advising clients regarding policies and procedures, representing them before governmental agencies including the EEOC, OFCCP, the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR), and the Louisiana Civil Service Commission, and handling all aspects of employment litigation.
She also has conducted employee training and is a frequent lecturer on employment law issues. She currently is an associate member of the Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource Management and the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management.
Ms. Crochet is a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, honoring leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of Labor and Employment Law. Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the labor and employment community who promote achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice by setting standards of professionalism and civility, by sharing their experience and knowledge and by acting as a resource for academia, the government, the judiciary and the community at large.
She has received several accolades for her employment, labor and benefits practice. Ms. Crochet has been named three times (2014, 2019, 2021) as Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge in labor and employment law. Ms. Crochet was selected by her peers among the “Top 25 Louisiana Super Lawyers Women Attorneys,” along with her Super Lawyers recognition in labor and employment law. In the past she has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA among the “Leaders in their Field” in labor and employment law.
In the community, Ms. Crochet serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The Emerge Center. She is a former member of the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. Crochet and her husband were the recipients of the 2011 Angel in Adoption award, which honors their dedication to adoption and positive child welfare practices.
About
Taylor Porter Partner Vicki M. Crochet serves as the Practice Group Leader of the firm’s employment, labor and benefits practice. Ms. Crochet also serves as the vice-chair of the Taylor Porter Executive Committee.
Ms. Crochet practices in all areas of employment law: advising clients regarding policies and procedures, representing them before governmental agencies including the EEOC, OFCCP, the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR), and the Louisiana Civil Service Commission, and handling all aspects of employment litigation.
She also has conducted employee training and is a frequent lecturer on employment law issues. She currently is an associate member of the Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource Management and the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management.
Ms. Crochet is a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, honoring leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of Labor and Employment Law. Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the labor and employment community who promote achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice by setting standards of professionalism and civility, by sharing their experience and knowledge and by acting as a resource for academia, the government, the judiciary and the community at large.
She has received several accolades for her employment, labor and benefits practice. Ms. Crochet has been named three times (2014, 2019, 2021) as Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge in labor and employment law. Ms. Crochet was selected by her peers among the “Top 25 Louisiana Super Lawyers Women Attorneys,” along with her Super Lawyers recognition in labor and employment law. In the past she has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA among the “Leaders in their Field” in labor and employment law.
In the community, Ms. Crochet serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The Emerge Center. She is a former member of the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. Crochet and her husband were the recipients of the 2011 Angel in Adoption award, which honors their dedication to adoption and positive child welfare practices.
Representative Experience
- Advising private and public employers, including various state agencies and the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana State Senate, in connection with employment policies and sensitive personnel matters.
- Representing state university in connection with a wide range of employment and academic matters involving faculty, staff, and student issues.
- Drafting and revising employer policies, including employee handbooks and policy manuals.
- Representing employers before governmental agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR), and the Louisiana Civil Service Commission.
- Assisting employers in complying with federal and state laws and regulations governing the employment relationship.
- Handling employment litigation, including successful resolution of matters by summary judgment prior to trial.
Representative Experience
- Advising private and public employers, including various state agencies and the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana State Senate, in connection with employment policies and sensitive personnel matters.
- Representing state university in connection with a wide range of employment and academic matters involving faculty, staff, and student issues.
- Drafting and revising employer policies, including employee handbooks and policy manuals.
- Representing employers before governmental agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR), and the Louisiana Civil Service Commission.
- Assisting employers in complying with federal and state laws and regulations governing the employment relationship.
- Handling employment litigation, including successful resolution of matters by summary judgment prior to trial.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Education
- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1980
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 1977
Education
- Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1980
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 1977
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1980
- United States Federal Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1980
- United States Federal Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional Memberships & Associations
- Baton Rouge Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (Fellow)
Professional Memberships & Associations
- Baton Rouge Bar Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (Fellow)
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Louisiana Super Lawyers – Labor and Employment
- Louisiana Super Lawyers – Top 25 Women Attorneys (2018)
- Best Lawyers in America – Labor and Employment
- Best Lawyers in America – “Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge in Labor and Employment (2014, 2019, 2021)
- Chambers USA – Labor and Employment
- “Influential Women in Business” – Baton Rouge Business Report (2006)
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Louisiana Super Lawyers – Labor and Employment
- Louisiana Super Lawyers – Top 25 Women Attorneys (2018)
- Best Lawyers in America – Labor and Employment
- Best Lawyers in America – “Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge in Labor and Employment (2014, 2019, 2021)
- Chambers USA – Labor and Employment
- “Influential Women in Business” – Baton Rouge Business Report (2006)
Presentations & Seminars
- “An Introduction to Deaf Culture and ASL (American Sign Language),” Attorney Presentation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 2023
- “The X’s and O’s in Labor and Employment Law,” Taylor Porter Labor & Employment Seminar, August 26, 2022
- “Americans with Disabilities Act,” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
- “Managing Managers (Or How to Avoid the Top Ten Legal Problems They Can Cause),” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
- “Fun with Family and Medical Leave Act,” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
Presentations & Seminars
- “An Introduction to Deaf Culture and ASL (American Sign Language),” Attorney Presentation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 2023
- “The X’s and O’s in Labor and Employment Law,” Taylor Porter Labor & Employment Seminar, August 26, 2022
- “Americans with Disabilities Act,” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
- “Managing Managers (Or How to Avoid the Top Ten Legal Problems They Can Cause),” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
- “Fun with Family and Medical Leave Act,” New Library Directors Boot Camp, State Library of Louisiana, 2018-2021
Articles & Publications
- “EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” The Taylor Reporter Legal Blog, July 17, 2023
- “EEOC Issues Updated Guidance: Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, February 1, 2023
- “Taylor Porter Employment Alert: Vaccine Mandates,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, January 13, 2022
- “Forcing the Shot: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination,” The Baton Rouge Lawyer, Baton Rouge Bar Association, Updated in The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, August 3, 2021
- “EEOC Issues Updated Guidance: COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, June 16, 2020
- “Getting Your Documentary Ducks In A Row For FFCRA Tax Credits,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 23, 2020
- “EEOC and OSHA: Updated Guidance,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 17, 2020
- “DOL Issues Updated Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 6, 2020
- “FFCRA: Latest DOL Update,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 30, 2020
- “Coronavirus Relief Bill: What Employers Need to Know,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 23, 2020
- “Legal FAQs for Employers Concerning Coronavirus,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 16, 2020
Articles & Publications
- “EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” The Taylor Reporter Legal Blog, July 17, 2023
- “EEOC Issues Updated Guidance: Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, February 1, 2023
- “Taylor Porter Employment Alert: Vaccine Mandates,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, January 13, 2022
- “Forcing the Shot: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination,” The Baton Rouge Lawyer, Baton Rouge Bar Association, Updated in The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, August 3, 2021
- “EEOC Issues Updated Guidance: COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, June 16, 2020
- “Getting Your Documentary Ducks In A Row For FFCRA Tax Credits,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 23, 2020
- “EEOC and OSHA: Updated Guidance,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 17, 2020
- “DOL Issues Updated Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, April 6, 2020
- “FFCRA: Latest DOL Update,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 30, 2020
- “Coronavirus Relief Bill: What Employers Need to Know,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 23, 2020
- “Legal FAQs for Employers Concerning Coronavirus,” The Taylor RePorter Legal Blog, March 16, 2020
Community Service
- The Emerge Center (Board Member)
Community Service
- The Emerge Center (Board Member)