Asia R. Evans
Practices & Industries
Bar Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Western New York Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
- Minority Bar Association of Western New York
- Federal Bar Association
Admissions
- New York
Education
SUNY Buffalo State College, B.A.
Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Asia is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice. She represents employers and municipalities by navigating workplace problems while working to avoid any potential lawsuits.
Asia counsels clients on a variety of federal laws including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Civil Rights Act (“Title VII”), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). She also represents clients in matters related to state regulations and requirements including New York’s Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, Pay Transparency laws, and New York Labor law issues. In addition, Asia assists her clients through Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and New York State Division of Human Rights (SDHR) claims. She also helps employers navigate employee actions through the National Labor Relations Board and the Taylor Law, working with them to develop strategies on how to ethically and legally counter employee unionization efforts.
Asia also has experience guiding clients through class action matters with specific regards to state and federal Department of Labor audits concerning accusations of unemployment taxes and accusations of underpaying hourly employees who may be entitled to collect overtime.
Known for her attention to detail, Asia has an unmatched ability to internalize and retain information regarding her clients’ cases. She possesses immense foresight and the ability to plan for and anticipate unexpected issues that may arise. Asia harnesses these strengths in order to assist clients in making the best business decisions for them – considering all legal, social, political, and economical ramifications.
Asia considers it a privilege to work with her clients. She enjoys the collaborative process she and her clients go through in order to resolve their issues and matters. By building trusting and respectful relationships with her clients, Asia helps her clients make the best business decisions and ultimately guides them toward efficient and favorable outcomes.
Honors
- Former Executive Articles Editor, Florida A&M University College of Law, Law Review
- Outstanding Executive Board Member Award, 2020-2021
- Outstanding Junior Editorial Staff Member Award, 2019-2020
- Former Southern Region Black Law Students Association Journal, Junior Editor, 2019-2020
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Education Alert, April 25, 2024
- Hodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert, April 18, 2024
- Hodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert, March 7, 2024
- Hodgson Russ Education Alert, February 15, 2024
- NY General Obligations Law Amended to Limit Further Pro-Employer Provisions in Settlement AgreementsHodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert, January 23, 2024
- Hodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert, May 16, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 3, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert , April 26, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Special Education Alert , March 29, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 20, 2023
- March 9, 2023
- March 7, 2023
- February 28, 2023
- February 22, 2023
- February 21, 2023
- February 17, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Labor & Employment Alert, February 7, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, January 4, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, September 12, 2022
Blog Posts
Thought Leaders in Law and Business Podcast
Presentations & Events
- February 8, 2024
- M-Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225, January 12, 2024
- June 14, 2023
- Buffalo Marriott Niagara 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY 14221, January 13, 2023
- Buffalo Marriott Niagara 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY 14221, January 12, 2023
- October 13, 2022
- Salvatore's Italian Gardens, October 6, 2022
- June 8, 2022
- Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY 14221, May 6, 2022
- November 19, 2021
Professional Associations
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International Cherry Chapter