ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Barrett & Farahany is pleased to announce that Kathryn Abernethy, a Board Certified Specialist in Employment Law, joined the firm on January 5, 2026. With Kathryn's arrival, Barrett & Farahany will significantly expand its service offerings in North Carolina, including Raleigh, Charlotte, and the Piedmont Triad region.

Ms. Abernethy is widely recognized for her extensive background in employment litigation and workplace rights. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the defense bar at major international law firms, along with nearly a decade as a Partner at The Noble Law, where she focused on representing employees and professionals in disputes involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage violations, whistleblower retaliation and complex workplace conflicts.

Her legal work spans a broad range of state and federal matters, including Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act, whistleblower claims, class and collective actions, and regulatory compliance issues in medical and professional industries. She has represented clients in administrative hearings, appeals, and licensing matters before entities including the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Ms. Abernethy earned her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 2001, graduating in the top 10% of her class...

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