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Sean Lewis

Sean Lewis

Sean Lewis is an associate in Haynes Boone's Labor and Employment Practice Group. His comprehensive practice includes advising clients through employment aspects of M&A deals, business transactions, and litigating complex employment matters in state court, federal court, and other government agencies. Sean leverages his oral and written skills to deliver strong client advocacy.

Prior to joining Haynes Boone, the Governor of Texas appointed Sean to serve as a member of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. He also has experience in various positions in local, state, and federal government, including in the Executive Office of the President at the White House. Sean combines his government and public involvement to help clients navigate complex labor and employment disputes.

Sean graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Texas Tech Law Review. Before law school, Sean was elected by his peers to serve as President of the Student Body at Texas Tech University.

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  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • JL Turner Legal Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Leadership Class, 2023

Education

J.D., Texas Tech University, 2022, cum laude; Board of Editors, Texas Tech Law Review; Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, Student Regent

B.A., Texas Tech University, 2019, Student Body President, 2018-2019

Admissions

Texas

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DOL Issues Final Rule Increasing Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
May 03, 2024

On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released its long-awaited final rule (the “Final Rule”) increasing the salary level for certain overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). We previously wrote about the DOL’s proposed new rule increasing salary thresholds (“Proposed Rule”) here. If the Final Rule survives expected legal challenges, it will substantially raise [...]