Todd W. Shadle

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DALLAS
2500 Dallas Parkway
Suite 600
Plano, TX 75093

972.378.9111

Todd Shadle has developed an expertise in labor and employment law based on 30 years of experience in the field. Demonstrating these capabilities, he is board-certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His employment law experience includes counseling and preparation of policies and handbooks, conducting investigations, handling administrative matters before state and federal agencies, and litigating claims that cannot be resolved. These issues include claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, state causes of action, covenants not to compete, and trade secret litigation. Todd also handles complex business disputes, including cases involving breach of contract, partnership disputes, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Based on recognition from his peers, Todd has been selected as one of the nation’s 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon Inc., chosen as a Texas Super Lawyer, named among the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine, listed in the Best Lawyers in America, and is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®, the organization’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards.

 

         

Admitted to Practice

States

  • State Bar of Texas

United States District Courts

  • Eastern District of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas
  • Southern District of Texas
  • Western District of Texas

United States Courts of Appeals

  • Fifth Circuit

Other Admissions

  • State of Massachusetts (inactive)

Education

  • SMU School of Law, J.D.
  • Emory University, B.A.

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • Dallas Bar Association, Member of Courthouse Committee and Community Involvement Committee
  • Litigation Counsel of America

Recognition, Honors & Achievements

  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers (2026)
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021-2027)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2021-2025)
  • “Best Lawyers in Dallas,” D Magazine (2026)
  • 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon, Inc.
  • Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®
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