Norvell W. West, IV

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Richmond
P 804-212-2852
F 804-649-0403
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    Norvell W. West is an associate in the Richmond, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

    Winston assists clients in navigating an ever-changing employment landscape. He has a particular focus and interest in emerging technologies in the workplace, specifically Artificial Intelligence. He has previous experience navigating complex business disputes and intellectual property litigation. Winston previously worked for a regional law firm based in North Carolina and an employment litigation firm in Roanoke, Virginia. Winston has assisted clients during numerous investigations and represented clients before federal and state administrative agencies, the federal and state trial courts in Virginia and North Carolina, and the federal and state appellate courts serving and within Virginia and North Carolina.

    Honors and Recognitions

    • Virginia Super Lawyers®, "Rising Stars" (2025)

    Published Works

    • "For Non-Signatories to Contract, Initial Question of Arbitrability Left Up to Court," JD Supra (January 2025)
    • "Supreme Court Clarifies Proof Standard for Overtime Exemptions," JD Supra (January 2025)
    • "Making It “Rein”: Fifth Circuit Looks to Roll Back Department of Labor Rulemaking Authority," JD Supra (November 2024)
    • "Texas Court Tosses Biden Overtime Exemption Rule," JD Supra (November 2024)
    • "Europe Remains at The Forefront of Digital Regulation," JD Supra (July 2024)
    • "EEOC Finalizes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rule," JD Supra (July 2024)
    • "Supreme Court Sends Earthquake Through Bankruptcy Cases, Past, Present, And Future," JD Supra (July 2024)
    • "The End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Declaration and Impact on EEO Laws," JD Supra (July 2024)
    • "Fourth Circuit Expands Exception for Religious Employees," JD Supra (July 2024)
    • "NLRB No Longer Enjoys Preferential Preliminary Injunction Treatment," JD Supra (June 2024)
    • "U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Fourth Circuit Decision Upholding ADA Summary Judgment," JD Supra (June 2024)
    • "Copyright Act Limitations Period Does Not Limit Damages Recovery," JD Supra (May 2024)
    • "Supreme Court Lowers the Bar for Employment Discrimination Claims: Only “Some Injury” Required, JD Supra (April 2024)
    • "Exception For “Transportation Workers” Under the Federal Arbitration Act Grows Larger," JD Supra (April 2024)
    • "The Modern Napster: Will OpenAI End Like the File Sharing Platform?," JD Supra (April 2024)
    • "Can The FTC Rein in AI Deepfakes?," JD Supra (March 2024)
    • "Artificial Intelligence Is Not A “Person” In the United Kingdom," JD Supra (January 2024)
    • "Are Third-Party Releases Permissible Under the Bankruptcy Code?," JD Supra (January 2024)
    • "The Incomplete Guide to Religious and Title VII Accommodations," JD Supra (January 2024)
    • "White House Lays Groundwork for AI Regulation," JD Supra (December 2023)
    • "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Does It Actually Fill in The Gaps?," JD Supra (July 2023)
    • "After Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision, Attorneys General Set Their Sights on Employment DEI Programs," JD Supra (June 2023)

    Speeches

    • "AI for the HR Professional," NBI (September 2025) (presenter)
    • "Strategies for Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses for the Trial Attorney," NBI (June 2025) (presenter)
    • "Successful Admission of Digital Evidence in North Carolina," NBI (February 2025) (presenter)

    Credentials

    Education
    Washington and Lee University School of Law
    J.D.
    University of Richmond
    B.S.

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    Admitted to Practice
    U.S. Supreme Court
    4th Circuit Court of Appeals
    North Carolina - E.D. N.C.
    North Carolina - M.D. N.C.
    North Carolina - W.D. N.C.
    Virginia - E.D. Va.
    Virginia - W.D. Va.
    North Carolina
    Virginia
    Professional Associations and Activities
    Virginia Bar Association
    North Carolina Bar Association

    Washington and Lee University School of Law
    J.D.
    University of Richmond
    B.S.

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    U.S. Supreme Court
    4th Circuit Court of Appeals
    North Carolina - E.D. N.C.
    North Carolina - M.D. N.C.
    North Carolina - W.D. N.C.
    Virginia - E.D. Va.
    Virginia - W.D. Va.
    North Carolina
    Virginia

    Virginia Bar Association
    North Carolina Bar Association