Faculty Profile: Robert Boston

Robert BostonHolland & Knight LLP
Previous Courses Taught (13)
  • 28th Annual Labor & Employment Law Forum
  • Labor and Employment: Hot Topics in Wage and Hour Law
  • Labor & Employment 2016: Hot Topics in Wage and Hour Law
  • 21st Annual Labor & Employment Forum
  • 20th Annual Labor & Employment Forum
  • L&E 2015: Hot Topics In Wage and Hour Law
  • Labor & Employment: Wage and Hour Point/Counterpoint
  • 19th Annual Labor & Employment Forum
  • 18th Annual Labor & Employment Forum
  • Labor and Employment 2013: FLSA Roundtable
  • Labor and Employment: FLSA Point/Counter-Point
  • 17th Annual Labor & Employment Forum
  • 16th Annual Labor & Employment Forum
Biography

Bob Boston is widely recognized for his experience and analytical insight in high-value matters ranging from labor and employment disputes to complex commercial litigation. Respected by opposing counsel and members of the judiciary, clients rely on Mr. Boston for both his courtroom prowess and his ability to solve problems in day-to-day matters.

Companies seeking strategic advice or hands-on representation in business, commercial, labor or employment litigation matters rely on Mr. Boston for his depth of knowledge and extensive trial experience. A litigation strategist and tactician, he helps clients look beyond the reactive way of thinking to develop solutions to their litigation and employment issues. Clients rely upon Mr. Boston for his practical, creative advice. Representative companies include:

  • retailers
  • domestic and international manufacturers
  • nationwide service providers
  • healthcare systems, suppliers, providers and payers of all kinds

Clients and peers report that Mr. Boston is "clearly one of the leaders" in his field. His amiable style and intellectual approach to problem-solving balance a formidable courtroom presence and willingness to do battle. Businesses hire him for his reputation as a determined thinker and preeminent litigator. They rehire him because he delivers results.

During his career as a commercial and employment litigator, Mr. Boston has more than 30 federal and state reported and published appellate opinions from multiple jurisdictions. He has handled litigated matters in 28 states. 

Mr. Boston serves as adjunct professor at Belmont University College of Law in Nashville.