Stephon M. Howie
Overview
Stephon provides counseling and litigation support to clients involved in employment discrimination claims, hostile work environment allegations, and disputes arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Stephon advocates for clients at all stages of litigation. During pre-litigation, he advises on internal investigations of misconduct allegations, analyzing settlement demands, preparing position statements in response to discrimination claims, and reviewing employer policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. At the litigation stage, he supports clients before state, federal, and arbitral forums. His experience includes managing discovery disputes, second-chairing depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.
Career & Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2024
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., public policy and global studies, 2018
- District of Columbia
Stephon's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.22.26
On October 16, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire denied Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc.’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s (EEOC) Title VII sex discrimination lawsuit arising from a women-only company-sponsored event. The Court held that the EEOC had “plausibly met” the applicable legal standard “by pointing to missed networking opportunities, the potential deprivation of paid time off, and the denial of perks including a company-paid hotel stay, food, and beverages.” This ruling is a clear sign that employer-sponsored events limited to employees of one sex carry legal risk, even when the employer’s intent is to address workforce imbalances or attendance at the event does not lead to measurable advantages.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.28.26
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.14.26
Insights
Stephon's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.22.26
On October 16, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire denied Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc.’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s (EEOC) Title VII sex discrimination lawsuit arising from a women-only company-sponsored event. The Court held that the EEOC had “plausibly met” the applicable legal standard “by pointing to missed networking opportunities, the potential deprivation of paid time off, and the denial of perks including a company-paid hotel stay, food, and beverages.” This ruling is a clear sign that employer-sponsored events limited to employees of one sex carry legal risk, even when the employer’s intent is to address workforce imbalances or attendance at the event does not lead to measurable advantages.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.28.26
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.14.26
