Fisher & Phillips Attorney Named Riley Institute Diversity Fellow
June 25, 2009
COLUMBIA – June 25, 2009 – National labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips, is pleased to announce that Cheryl L. Behymer, a partner in the Columbia office, has been named a Riley Institute Diversity Fellow.
Behymer was recently nominated for and completed the South Carolina Diversity Leaders initiative course, which includes training in diversity leadership for our state’s business, civic and community leaders. The course is led by The Riley Institute at Furman University and chaired by Richard W. Riley, former South Carolina Governor and former United States Department of Education Secretary.
“It’s an honor to be nominated for the diversity fellowship,” said Behymer, who is also Chair-elect of the South Carolina Diversity Council. “At Fisher & Phillips, we, like our clients, understand that a diverse workforce leads to innovative ideas and a more productive environment. For that reason, we always work as hard as possible to support diversity ourselves and for our clients. I know the training I’ve received through the Riley Institute will benefit my practice and the clients we represent.”
Behymer’s practice includes assisting clients with meeting their compliance obligations as federal contractors or subcontractors, conducting diversity training, and defending employers in matters involving the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Katie Alice Cox at Riley Communications at (803) 227-0914 or [email protected].
About Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com)
Fisher & Phillips LLP represents employers nationally in labor, employment, civil rights, employee benefits and immigration matters. The firm has more than 225 attorneys in 21 offices. Founded in 1943, it is one of the largest U.S. law firms to concentrate its practice exclusively upon representation of employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to its Columbia office, the firm has offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Irvine, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Louisville, New Jersey, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland ME, Portland OR, San Diego, San Francisco, and Tampa.
