Alexis C. Knapp
Shareholder | Co-Chair, Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation Practice Group
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Society for Human Resources Managment (SHRM)
Member
Houston Human Resource Management Association (HR Houston)
Recognition
Named, The Best Lawyers in America®
2021-2025
Named, Recommended Lawyer
Labor and Employment Disputes in Defense
Legal 500 United States
2016
Named, Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2014-2017
News, Analysis & Press
Texas Governor Abbott Bars Employers and Individuals from Compelling COVID-19 Vaccines
ASAP
October 12, 2021
Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Tax Credits for Voluntary Paid Sick and Family Leave
ASAP
March 18, 2021
DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations to Clarify Paid Leave Rules in Wake of New York Federal Court’s Decision
Insight
September 13, 2020
NY Federal Court Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL Rule Regarding FFCRA Paid Sick and Expanded FMLA Leave
Insight
August 4, 2020
DOL Releases Regulations Implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Insight
April 2, 2020
Paid sick leave law takes effect after DOL addresses exemptions, other issues
Thompson Reuters
April 1, 2020
DOL Issues Third Batch of Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&As and Revises Prior Guidance
ASAP
March 29, 2020
Second Set of DOL FAQs Provide More Clarity on Upcoming Federal Paid Sick and Family Leave Obligations
ASAP
March 27, 2020
Bloomberg Law’s VIDEO Coverage of the 2018 Littler Executive Employer Conference
Bloomberg Law
May 4, 2018
Littler Ranks in The Legal 500 United States Guide
June 20, 2016
What Are Your Rights at Work Regarding Taking Time off For Pregnancies or Medical Issues
Houston Matters
April 22, 2015
What you don't know can hurt you when it comes to employee health
Houston Business Journal
October 14, 2013
The Bermuda Triangle Has Expanded: The FMLA’s Intersection With the ADA, Workers’ Compensation and More
XpertHR
September 12, 2013
Let employees set tone for maternity leave discussions, experts say
Houston Business Journal
August 16, 2013
A New Generation of Family and Medical Leave
71 Texas Bar Journal 8
September 2008
Driving Them Away - The Employee Who Quits in Response to Harassment: The Supreme Court Suders Decision-Constructive Discharge and the Affirmative Defense
6 HOUSTON BUS. & TAX L. JOUR.
2006
Speaking Engagements
Top 10 FMLA Compliance Issues You Should Be Thinking About Right Now
Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ
May 9, 2024
Eat Those Leave of Absence Toads! A Playbook for LOA Headaches (Especially Benefits)
Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ
May 11, 2023
From the "Judge's" Bench: A Report Card on 2022-2023 FMLA/ADA Developments
Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ
May 11, 2023
2022 Houston Regional Employer Conference
Houston, TX
October 6, 2022
Who Wants to Be a Lawionaire?
Littler Executive Employer Conference
May 5, 2022
Practically Navigating Complex, Real-Life Leave and Accommodation Scenarios
Littler Executive Employer Conference
May 5, 2022
2021 Houston Employer Conference
Houston, TX
October 26, 2021
The CDC Just Said What?! Chasing Best Workplace Practices on Masking, Vaccines and More
June 29, 2021
Love Your Lawyer: Littler Lawyers Answer Your Most Burning Labor and Employment Questions
Houston, TX
February 10, 2021
Practical Issues for Employers in Navigating the New Federal Emergency Paid FMLA and Sick Leave Mandates
March 24, 2020
Love Your Lawyer: Littler Lawyers Answer Your Most Burning Labor and Employment Questions
Houston, TX
February 11, 2020
From the Judge’s Bench: A Practitioner’s Report Card on the Practical Impact of Recent Family Leave and Disability Discrimination Developments
Littler Executive Employer, Phoenix, AZ
May 3, 2018
Rehab Roundup: Discrimination & Leave Compliance Issues Managing Employees w/Substance Addictions
Littler Executive Employer, Phoenix, AZ
May 3, 2018
Creative Approaches for Handling ADA and FMLA Issues in the Workplace: Actions You May Not Know You Can Take
Dallas, TX
October 5, 2017
Today’s ADA and FMLA: Tackling New and Persistent Leave and Accommodation Issues
2017 Littler Houston Employer Conference
August 10, 2017
The FMLA Today: Tackling New and Persistent Leave Issues
The 2017 Executive Employer® Conference
May 11, 2017
Making Sense of Leaves of Absence
May 5, 2017
Creative Approaches to Handling ADA and FMLA Issues in the Workplace: Actions You May Not Know You Can Take
Austin, TX
April 25, 2017
Accommodation Issues Under the ADA: Dealing with Medical Conditions in a Retail Environment
October 18, 2016
2016 Houston Employer Conference
Houston, TX
August 11, 2016
Creative Approaches for Handling ADA and FMLA Issues in the Workplace: Actions You May Not Know You Can Take
The 2016 Executive Employer® Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
May 5, 2016
FMLA, ADA and Beyond: Current Leave and Accommodation Issues
Austin, TX
December 2, 2015
2015 Houston Employer Conference
Houston, TX
August 13, 2015
Accommodating Pregnant Workers After Young v. UPS: Navigating New Obligations Absent Clear Court Guidance
Strafford Webinar
July 15, 2015
Getting a Handle on Leave Abuse and Related Problems: What the FMLA and ADA Will Allow
The 2014 Atlanta Employer Conference
Littler Mendelson, Atlanta, GA
October 9, 2014
FMLA and Other Leave of Absence Issues: Key Issues for Business Owners, Managers and HR
Human Resources Symposium, Associated Builders and Contractors - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Freeport, TX
October 8, 2014
Social Media and Beyond: Addressing Employee Conduct in 2014
Texas Payroll Conference, Frisco, TX
September 18, 2014
Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law
Texas Payroll Conference, Frisco, TX
September 17, 2014
Federal Labor & Employment Law Update
2014 Business Seminar, Brazos Valley SHRM, College Station, TX
September 16, 2014
Getting a Handle on Leave Abuse and Related Problems: What the FMLA and ADA Will Allow
The 2014 Houston Employer Conference
Littler Mendelson, Houston, TX
August 14, 2014
Two-Day FMLA/ADA Workshop
Human Resource Management Association (HR Houston), Houston, TX
July 23-24, 2014
Two-Day FMLA/ADA Workshop
Human Resource Management Association (HR Houston), Houston, TX
August 14-15, 2013
Two-Day FMLA/ADA Workshop
Human Resource Management Association (HR Houston), Houston, TX
November 14-15, 2012
The 2012 Houston Employer Conference
Houston, TX
August 2, 2012
Managing the Complex Web of Leave Laws
The 2012 Houston Employer Conference
Littler Mendelson, Houston, TX
August 2, 2012
The 2011 Houston Employer Conference
August 11, 2011
A New Generation of Regulation A Practical Perspective: ADAAA Final Regulations and the FMLA
May 18, 2011
When Disaster Strikes: Labor and Employment Issues
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and the Law - South Texas College of Law and the Harris County Attorney's Office
March 30, 2011
Managing Employees with Medical Conditions
May 5, 2009
Education
- J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2007
- M.S., Houston Baptist University, 2000
- B.S., Texas A&M University, 1997magna cum laude
Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas