Rod Tanner, founding shareholder of Tanner and Associates, PC, is well known nationwide as a trusted counselor and advocate who puts the needs of his clients first, resolving complex issues in labor and employment law. His numerous accolades testify to his skill and effectiveness and have earned him a reputation for achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Board certified in labor and employment law since 1990, Tanner works with organizations, executives, professionals, and employees in areas such as employment contracts, civil litigation, and administrative proceedings. A preeminent attorney, Tanner helps his clients navigate the complexities of labor and employment law with confidence. He has extensive experience in trials and appeals in federal and state courts, administrative proceedings before various agencies, and arbitration.

Tanner is passionate about labor law. His innovative approaches and successful outcomes have earned him recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters annually since 2003. For the past 26 years, he has been named to The Best Lawyers in America^® (BL Rankings) by Woodward White and has earned Superb Top Attorney Litigation and Litigation Clients’ Choice Avvo ratings. He is a Fellow in the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Tanner, who received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, is a founding member and past director of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association, past director of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee, past co-chair of the National Employment Lawyers Association Labor Law Practice Group, and a past chair of the State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section.

He is a noted author and speaker on a wide range of topics including the First Amendment, National Labor Relations Act, employment discrimination, workplace harassment, non-competition agreements, and privacy in the workplace. Tanner is co-editor of Texas Employment Law (James Publishing, Inc. 2019) and author of The Judge, the Philosopher and the Personal Privacy Exemption of the Freedom of Information Act.

Tanner established Tanner and Associates in 1999. The firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Tier One law firm in Dallas/Fort Worth in Labor Law-Union, Employment Law-Individuals, and Litigation-Labor and Employment. With a strong client base, the firm’s cornerstone is representation of international and local labor organizations in litigation, administrative  proceedings, arbitration, and collective bargaining.

Labor and employment law is a dynamic field that often presents difficult challenges for organizations and individuals. Rod Tanner has the reputation, expertise, experience and vision necessary to succeed in any setting. He never loses sight of the fact that his value to clients is determined by the results he achieves.