Rhianna Lightle

Associate

Overview

Rhianna Lightle is an Associate at Troester Sharpe, where she advises employers on a broad range of labor and employment law matters. She partners with clients to navigate complex workplace issues, providing practical, strategic guidance on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenants, contract disputes, wage and hour compliance, labor relations, immigration compliance, employee discipline, and other employment best practices. Read More

Rhianna represents employers in litigation and administrative proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other employment laws. She is committed to helping clients make informed decisions, minimize risk, and achieve practical, business-focused solutions.

Rhianna earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Political Science from the University of Missouri. While in law school, she developed a strong interest in labor and employment law through her academic and extracurricular involvement. She served as a research assistant to Associate Dean Emily Hughes, a student ambassador for the College of Law, and a student writer for the Journal of Gender, Race & Justice. She was also a member of the second-place writing team in the 2023 College Athletics Infractions Competition Hearing, represented graduate and professional students in the Iowa Student Bar Association, and competed in the Van Oosterhout-Baskerville Moot Court Competition. Read Less

Capabilities

Areas of Focus:
  • Advice and counsel
  • Policy review and development
  • Agency Charge Response
Industries:
  • Food Service
  • Transportation
  • Supply Chain
  • Infrastructure
Languages Spoken: English

Credentials

Education:
  • J.D. The University of Iowa College of Law, 2024

  • B.A. The University of Missouri
    2021 magna cum laude
Admissions:
  • Illinois
  • Ohio
Membership and Affiliations:
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association

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