Nathan A. Read

Specialization

• Employment & Labor
• Commercial Litigation & Disputes
• Corporate Law
• COVID-19
• Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

About Nate's Practice

Nathan Read has extensive experience representing employers in all matters of employment and labor law with a focus on employment counseling and employment litigation. He advises businesses and executives with respect to the drafting and enforcement of employment, confidentiality, restrictive covenant and severance agreements. Nate represents individuals and companies in various contract disputes and business tort litigation, including intellectual property disputes and unfair competition claims. In non-adversarial situations, he counsels clients on matters such as obligations under the state and federal statutes to specific contractual duties. He also advises businesses and management in developing personnel policies, personnel procedures and employment handbooks.

Education

• Temple University, Beasley School of Law J.D. (2008)
   
• The George Washington University M.A. in International Affairs (2004)
   
• Lyon College B.A. in Economics; B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude (2002)

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, Arkansas Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Editor, Midwest Employment Law Letter
• Investigating Employee Harassment Claims in the Workplace
• An Employee has Tested Positive for COVID-19, Now What?
• Non-Compete Agreement Litigation: Lessons from Recent Eighth Circuit Case
• COBRA Subsidy Update: IRS provides penalty relief and instructions for applying Employment Tax credits
• DOL Publishes Model COBRA Notices and Premium Assistance Guidance

Professional Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America©: Employment Law - Management (2021-2022)
• Premier Employment Lawyers: Exclusive Featured Attorney for Rogers, AR (2020)
• Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star: (2016-2018)

Admitted to Practice

Arkansas

New Jersey