D. Paul Holdsworth

D. Paul Holdsworth is an Associate in the Richmond, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

Mr. Holdsworth defends employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts and agencies involving claims of harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, as well as advising and litigating other matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other matters arising under state or common law.

While attending law school, Mr. Holdsworth was a member of the University of Richmond Law Review and served as Editor-in-Chief. Mr. Holdsworth also received the T.C. Williams Law School Scholarship Award, given to the student with the greatest overall contribution to legal scholarship. After graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law, Mr. Holdsworth clerked for the judges of the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Virginia Board of Bar Examiners, Bar Exam Grader

Published Works

•“Analyzing the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act’s Governance of Employer Non-Compliance,” 51 U. Rich. L. Rev. 193 (November 2016) [Author]
•“A Survey of the History of the Death Penalty in the United States,” 49 U. Rich. L. Rev. 692 (March 2015) [Co-Author]
•“America’s (Not So) Golden Door: Advocating for Awarding Full Workplace Injury Recovery to Undocumented Workers,” 48 U. Rich. L. Rev. 1369 (May 2014) [Author]

Speeches

•“A Refresher on the Bluebook,” Roanoke Valley Paralegals Association (Roanoke, VA, April 2017) (presenter)

D. Paul Holdsworth In the News

Courtney Malveaux and D. Paul Holdsworth Author Virginia to Gradually Raise Minimum Wage

April 30, 2020 • SHRM

D. Paul Holdsworth Publications

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Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Will Take Effect on May 1, 2021

April 27, 2020

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Virginia to Gradually Raise Minimum Wage

April 20, 2020

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Virginia Task Force Releases Recommendations to Address Worker Misclassification

December 3, 2019

D. Paul Holdsworth Blog Posts

Collegiate & Professional Sports Law

Virginia Considering Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Legislation

January 21, 2020