Adam W. Childers

Adam W. Childers is an Oklahoma labor and employment attorney who represents management in workplace disputes, agency matters, and trial litigation. His work includes claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, workers’ compensation laws, non-compete rules, and open records laws. He helps employers handle investigations, policy questions, terminations, paycheck garnishments, and employee handbooks with practical guidance focused on compliance, risk control, documentation, and workplace decisions in disputes and audits.

Adam earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law with honors. He also earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Oklahoma with honors. His education included Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the Barristers, moot court work, and speech and debate leadership. This background supports persuasive advocacy, careful writing, and clear advice for employers facing complex personnel, compliance, and litigation decisions in court proceedings.

Adam has represented employers in EEOC matters, Oklahoma Human Rights Commission investigations, unemployment hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. He also serves as an Administrative Law Judge at the Oklahoma Department of Labor. His experience includes leadership in labor and employment organizations, service on legal and civic boards, and frequent speaking to lawyers, executives, human resource professionals, and clients about workplace laws and litigation prevention strategies for management team issues.

Adam W. Childers has earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and The Journal Record. His honors include Lawyer of the Year recognition in management-side labor and employment law and Band 1 ranking for labor and employment. Through counseling, investigations, litigation, policy work, and training, he helps employers protect operations, resolve disputes, and make informed decisions in challenging workplace matters and agency audits and hearings.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Crowe & Dunlevy
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Board of Governors, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (2003-2004)
• Member, Order of the Barristers
• Treasurer, Oklahoma Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Art (BA)

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