Lisa Camarena

713-651-2933

Notable Experience

  • Obtained a “take nothing judgment” on behalf of a road construction company in lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
  • Successfully obtained injunctive relief on behalf of a financial services company against an employee who was in violation of noncompete agreement.
  • Obtained summary judgment for an employer in a lawsuit alleging national origin discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Obtained summary judgment for a large national retailer in a negligence and gross negligence lawsuit on basis that claims were barred by worker compensation statute.
  • Obtained summary judgment for a trucking company in case alleging FMLA interference and FMLA retaliation claims.
  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a plumbing company involving allegations of wrongful termination under Sabine Pilot.
  • Obtained summary judgment for legal aid organization in case involving racial discrimination.
  • Obtained summary judgment for employer in lawsuit involving claims of wrongful termination, slander, and retaliation.
  • Obtained summary judgment for CPA firm in lawsuit where former employee alleged breach of contract and promissory estoppel.
  • Obtained summary judgment on defamation claim brought by former employee against former employer.
  • Represented various employers in various litigation to enforce noncompete agreements.
  • Successfully represented and advocated for clients before various federal agencies, including EEOC, OSHA, NLRB, DOL, and many state agencies.
  • Defended produce company in wage and hour collective action.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements for a number of employers in lawsuits alleging breach of employment contracts, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Involvement

  • Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • HR Houston, HR Ambassador Committee Member
  • U.S. Equestrian Federation and U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, Member

Recognition

  • Board Certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, (2021-2025)
  • Harvard Law School Executive Education, Women's Leadership, 2020
  • Texas Diversity Council, Top 50 Women Lawyers in Houston, 2017
  • Certified Litigation Management Professional: CLM Litigation Management Institute, October 2017

Credentials

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1996)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1993)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1996

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Texas

Presentations

  • “Keeping the Peace: Breaking Down How Employers Should Deal with Hot Button Issues in the Workplace,” 2024 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues, July 2025
  • Keeping the Peace: Tips for Handling Political Discussions in the Workplace” HR Houston’s LEGALkwik Seminar, 2.19.25
  • “Building a Plane Mid-Flight: The Rapid Integration of AI in the Legal Field,” Southern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference, Speaking Engagement, Panelist, 11.14.24
  • “Right to Bear Arms: The Rise of Guns and Violence in the Workplace,” 2024 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues, August 2024
  • State Bar of Texas: “Artificial Intelligence and its Effects on the Practice of Law,” State Bar of Texas, June 2024
  • “Advantage CLE Series: The Future is Here: Navigating AI in the Workplace,” Webinar, June 2024
  • “Worksmarts: Lateral Job Transfers and Title VII,” Webinar, May 2024
  • “Hot Topics in Employment Law: Update on Texas Sexual Harassment Law,” Houston Contractors Association, September 2022
  • “What Every Business Owner Should Know About Employment Law,” River Oaks Business Women Exchange Club, August 2022
  • “Bringing employees back to the workplace with COVID restrictions lifting,” FromTheExperts, May 2021
  • “Safeguarding Confidential Data,” Houston Contractors Association, January 2021
  • “The ADA: The Law that Works When Employee Can’t,” HR in Your Neighborhood, February 2018
  • “Troublesome Contractors: The Impact of Bridging Agreements on Work Place Safety Practices, Conduct Polices and Litigation Exposures,” ACC Houston Chapter, February 2018
  • “Trump Effect – How President Trump’s Federal Appointments and Deregulation Will Transform the Workplace,” ACC Houston Chapter, February 2018
  • “Would you like an ADA lawsuit with that question?” HR Houston’s LEGALkwik – Delivering Legal News at Lightning Speed!, October 2017
  • “Social Media in the Workplace: Employers Beware,” Gulf Coast Symposium, May 2017
  • “Survival Guide: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know About Layoffs,” Houston Bar Association, October 2016
  • “Managing Leave: Navigating the Complexities of Overlapping Leave Obligations Under ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation & Executive Order 13703,” Ninth Annual Texas Insurance and Tort Law Update, May 2016
  • “Navigating the Complexities of Overlapping Leave Obligations Under the ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation & the September 7, 2015 Executive Order,” HR in Your Neighborhood, April 2016
  • “Navigating the Minefield: Best Practices When Terminating Employees,” ACC Houston Chapter, March 2016
  • “The Trifecta – Understanding Overlapping Leave Obligations under ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation,” Gulf Coast Symposium, May 2015

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