Meredith Gregston

Meredith is the attorney employers turn to when compliance complexity, workforce challenges, and strategic decision-making converge. Of Counsel at DLA Piper, Meredith brings depth, diligence, and precision to labor and employment matters that demand both technical expertise and practical judgment. Her practice spans federal contractor compliance, transactional due diligence, and day-to-day employment counseling, giving clients a trusted advisor who understands how regulatory obligations intersect with business strategy.

A recognized authority in federal contractor compliance, Meredith helps employers navigate the evolving landscape of OFCCP obligations, pay equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and AI in HR developments. She represents clients before the Department of Labor, OFCCP, EEOC, and the Texas Workforce Commission, guiding them through audits, investigations, and enforcement proceedings with confidence and clarity. She is known for her ability to conduct privileged statistical analyses of hiring, compensation, promotion, and termination data-translating numbers into actionable insights that inform workforce strategy and mitigate risk.

Meredith advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, and public and private employers across industries including technology, retail, life sciences and healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. She counsels boards and C-suite executives on the employment dimensions of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and divestitures-conducting labor and employment due diligence and risk assessments for complex, multi-national transactions. She also advises on workforce integration and separation considerations, helping clients align people strategy with deal objectives.

Beyond transactional work, Meredith drafts executive employment agreements, restrictive covenants, handbooks, and related policies, ensuring clients are positioned to protect their interests and retain key talent. She conducts sensitive investigations involving employment claims and reports findings and recommendations directly to company leadership and boards. Her day-to-day counseling covers the full spectrum of employment issues, including the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and pay equity.

Drawing on prior experience, Meredith understands the perspective and priorities of business clients-how to manage outside counsel, coordinate across international offices, and align legal advice with organizational goals. Combined with her undergraduate education in International Business from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, she brings a commercial sensibility that allows her to communicate effectively with executives and boards, not just legal teams.

Meredith is deeply engaged in the federal contractor compliance community, serving on the Board of the National Industry Liaison Group and contributing to its National Conference Programming Committee. She also serves as Board Chair of the San Antonio Industry Liaison Group and is active in the Austin and Greater Houston Area Industry Liaison Groups. Recognized as a Top Attorney in Labor and Employment by Austin Monthly in 2024, she is a trusted voice on the issues shaping the modern workplace