Mr. Lord has tried commercial and employment litigation cases ranging from breach of contract, disability and national-origin discrimination claims to pregnancy and FMLA claims. He works with private and public employers in matters involving employment law litigation, labor issues and employer-related immigration compliance. Mr. Lord regularly defends entities that operate "public accommodations" against claims under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also has represented companies in numerous administrative proceedings and in FINRA arbitration proceedings.

Mr. Lord has successfully filed and argued motions for summary judgment in state and federal courts around the country. He has briefed and argued before several appellate courts, including the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal and the Arizona Court of Appeal. Mr. Lord has negotiated labor contracts and defended employers in arbitration.

Mr. Lord litigates and advises on trade secret, non-compete and other restrictive covenants and is also a member of Foley's Trade Secret/Noncompete Task Force. He speaks regularly before groups of employers and attorneys.

In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Lord is very involved in community activities. His list of civic activities includes serving as a board of trustees member of the Orange County Legal Aid Society; board member of Orlando Shakespeare Theater; past president of the board of directors for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, an AIDS resource network; past president of the nominating board of the City of Orlando; and Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children. He is also currently co-chair of Foley's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affinity Group.

Mr. Lord received the Orlando Business Journal's "40 under 40" award in 2005, which is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. In 1997, he received Foley & Lardner's Lynford Lardner Community Service Award in recognition of his volunteer work and civic involvement.

Mr. Lord was selected for inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers® lists in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Mr. Lord received his J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 1994 and his undergraduate degree in 1990 from the University of Florida, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.