Arch Y. Stokes
For three decades attorney Arch Stokes has led international companies such as The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to create corporate cultures that produce higher profits, a more satisfying workplace, and increased customer loyalty.
Listed in "Who's Who in American Law," "The Best Lawyers In America," and "Who's Who in America," Arch is a pioneer in the field of employment law. He is one of the first employment attorneys in America to connect the dots between a corporation's brand and its relationship with employees. Arch continues to help clients recognize that their relationship with employees is the architecture of their premium brand names.
His clients include large and small corporations within and outside of the U.S. Arch has spoken to thousands of people all over the world about his creative approach to preventive law, and the impact corporate culture and conflict avoidance have on the workplace.
Arch has participated in more than 200 takeovers. His passion, optimism and legal training help diffuse these high-intensity situations. In each instance, he eases the company through the change or disruption to its corporate culture. As a trial lawyer, Arch has tried lawsuits in more than 30 states and in several countries. Nevertheless, he practices preventive versus reactive law, and advises clients how to create cultural environments that eliminate or reduce conflict.
EDUCATION
J.D., Emory University, 1970
A.B., Emory University, 1967
PRESENTATIONS–PUBLICATIONS–LEADERSHIP ROLES
Managing Editor Emory Law Journal, 1969-1970.
Editor-in-Chief and Member Editorial Board, The Atlanta Lawyer, 1975-1978
Author The Wage and Hour Handbook for Hotels, Restaurants and Institutions, 1978; The Equal Opportunity Handbook for Hotels Restaurants and Institutions, 1979; The Collective Bargaining Handbook for Hotels, Restaurants and Institutions, 1981
Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Georgia, 1970
Member Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi, IIQUEST; Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs; Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration and Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Industry Board at Georgia State University; The American Society of Association Executives; Who's Who in American Law
Founding Member William F. Harrah Hotel College Advisory Board, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Past Member Emory University Board of Visitors
Distinguished Lecturer and Speaker Cornell University; Johnson & Wales University; University of Houston; Georgia State University; Auburn University; as General Counsel, Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association
Recipient Hal Holbrook Award from The International Platform Association, Washington, D.C.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Atlanta Bar Association
American Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Union Internationale des Avocats
International Society of Hospitality Consultants
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
MILITARY SERVICE
Captain, Judge Advocate, and Military Judge, United States Marine Corps., 1971-1973
LANGUAGE
Fluent French
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