Greg Grisham

Greg Grisham has devoted more than 30 years to advising and representing employers in every aspect of labor and employment law. His experience spans counseling businesses on preventative strategies to avoid disputes and defending them in complex administrative and court proceedings.

Greg earned his B.S. in 1983 from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, followed by an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi in 1984. He then obtained his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1989, where he was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review. This strong educational background in business and law provides Greg with a unique perspective when guiding employers through labor relations, wage and hour disputes, and compliance issues.

Greg’s legal practice covers all major aspects of employment law, including defending claims involving discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He has successfully handled hundreds of administrative charges, employment lawsuits, and arbitration matters. He is also a Fellow of The American Bar Foundation, the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Greg Grisham continues to be a respected figure in the field of labor and employment law, providing practical guidance and strong advocacy that helps employers navigate evolving workplace challenges. Greg has been widely recognized for his exceptional work and leadership in employment law. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America from 2013 to 2026 and named in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers for 2025–2026. His honors include Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006, 2007, 2013–2025), Elite Lawyer of the South by The National Law Journal (2017–2019), and recognition among LawDragon and HR Executive Magazine’s Top 20 Lawyers in the United States in Traditional Labor & Employment Law (2017, 2018).

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
• Member, American Employment Law Council
• Member, Tennessee Board of Law Examiners
• Member Disciplinary Hearing Committee, Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility
• Former Chair, Memphis Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
• Member, Tennessee Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
• Former Member, Tennessee Advisory Committee to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
• Employment/Labor Neutral-Tennessee Roster, National Arbitration & Mediation
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Memphis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Mississippi
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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