Mr. Bill Edwards Joins Anthros, Inc. as Director of Legal Affairs

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Mr. Bill Edwards, Director, Legal Affairs

Mr. Bill Edwards has been appointed Director, Legal Affairs for Anthros Inc. Mr. Edwards has worked closely with the Anthros team since 2005 and has believed in the Anthros vision for nearly a decade.

Prior to joining Anthros Inc, Mr. Edwards served Of Counsel in the Tampa office of Broad and Cassel. Mr. Edwards was a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Securities and Labor and Employment Practice Groups.Prior to Broad and Cassel, Mr Edwards served as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services for a national Professional Employment Organization. As a member of the executive management team, he was a decision maker for complex commercial litigation strategy, regulatory issues, employment litigation and contracts.

Edwards has significant experience managing corporate, commercial and employment practices liability insurance claims. Edwards has defended clients from charges of discrimination brought before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), various human rights commissions and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He has also represented clients in wage claims before the Department of Labor. Edwards is well-versed in labor and employment law and provides EEOC compliance training and strategic advice for the human resources departments of organizations.

Edwards received his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Florida Southern College. While in college, he achieved many honors and served as commencement speaker for his graduating class.

Mr. Edwards is an active member of various professional and community organizations, including FAPEO and NAPEO and has recently been selected to join the Legal Advisory Council for the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). Edwards joins 41 other industry professionals from some of the leading professional employer organizations (PEOs) across the United States. He is one of only four representatives from the Tampa Bay area on the council.


 

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