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Hampton Watson

Hampton Watson

Senior Litigation Counsel

Phone: 202-804-7518
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hamp-watson

Hampton Watson is a Senior Litigation Counsel at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight.

Since beginning his career, Hampton has concentrated his practice on employment law, executive advocacy, and litigation on behalf of employees. His practice at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight includes representation of individuals in discrimination, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and executive advocacy matters, as well as class-action litigation on behalf of employees who participate in 401(k) plans.

Hampton’s successes include second-chairing a trial at his previous firm where he helped achieve a $24.03 million verdict in his client’s favor, the second-largest verdict in Massachusetts history in an individual employment discrimination case.

Hampton received his law degree with honors, Order of the Coif, from the Emory University School of Law in 2017, and his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 2012. While at Emory, Hampton served as Director of the Emory Law School Supreme Court Advocacy Program (ELSSCAP) and as an Articles Editor for the Emory Law Journal.

A member of the Maryland, Massachusetts, and Georgia bars, Hampton co-authored commentary on decisions of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination for the Massachusetts Discrimination Law Reporter from 2019-2022, and moderated CLE programs for the Boston Bar Association on whistleblower retaliation law and wage-and-hour law.

From 2017-2019, Hampton clerked for the Honorable Justin S. Anand, U.S. Magistrate Judge, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. In that role, he helped manage a docket that included a large volume of employment discrimination and retaliation cases.

After his clerkship, Hampton served as an associate at Hartley Michon Robb Hannon LLP in Boston for four years. He joined Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight in the Fall of 2023 after moving to Baltimore.

When Hampton is not lawyering, he enjoys biking, jogging, and playing soccer.

Education

  • J.D., Emory University School of Law, Order of the Coif, with Honors
  • B.A., Yale University

Clerkships

  • Honorable Justin S. Anand, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Bar Admissions*

  • Georgia, 2017
  • Massachusetts, 2019
  • Maryland, 2023
  • *Practicing under the supervision of Schwanda Rountree in the District of Columbia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

My heartfelt and enthusiastic recommendation for Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

“My heartfelt and enthusiastic recommendation for Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
I am writing to offer my heartfelt and enthusiastic recommendation for Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight who represented me in a recent discrimination and retaliation case. From start to finish, the firm provided exceptional legal services and unwavering support throughout the entire process.

From the initial consultation to the final resolution of my case, I was consistently impressed by the professionalism, expertise, and dedication shown by the team assigned to manage my case. The attorneys took the time to thoroughly explain my legal options and guide me through each step of the process, ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable with every decision made. I never felt out of the loop; they communicated with me regularly, providing updates and seeking my input on important matters to ensure that the case moved in the direction I wanted, while always offering thoughtful legal advice.

What stood out most to me was the firm’s ability to blend legal expertise with personal attention. They were sensitive to the emotional and professional challenges I faced during this difficult time and demonstrated both empathy and resilience. Their strategy was well-crafted, and they executed it with precision and care, always putting my interests first. As a result, I felt confident that I had the right team on my side.

I am extremely grateful for the support and guidance I received from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight. Their commitment to my case helped me achieve a favorable outcome, and I can say without hesitation that they are a top-tier firm in their field. They are a firm that combines legal excellence with client-centered care, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them.”
– Female Executive

Vinay Mehra v. Boston Globe Media Partners

We are representing Vinay Mehra, the former President of The Boston Globe, in litigation against the paper’s ownership, Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC. Mr. Mehra’s lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Superior Court, alleges violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act as well as common law claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment.

 

Publications

  • Co-authored commentary from the Complainants’ counsel perspective on decisions of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination for the Massachusetts Discrimination Law Reporter from 2019-2022

Presentations

  • Moderated CLE panel programs for the Boston Bar Association on Whistleblower Retaliation Law (2021) and the Massachusetts Wage Act (2022)