Overview
Randy Sparks is a seasoned employment attorney known for his practical approach to resolving workplace disputes and guiding employers through complex labor and civil rights laws.
Randy brings over 25 years of litigation experience to his employment law practice, representing employers of all sizes and industries, as well as local governments and state agencies, in a broad range of workplace and civil rights matters.
Randy has extensive experience handling cases involving federal and state civil rights laws, wage and hour claims, defamation, breach of contract, violations of non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements, and other business-related torts. His practice spans courtroom litigation, arbitration, and proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
In addition to his litigation work, Randy counsels clients on compliance with employment laws and the development of effective, lawful workplace practices. He regularly provides training on key employment issues and is frequently invited to speak at human resources and business association events. Randy also conducts seminars and lectures for small business development centers and local colleges, sharing practical insights on employment law and workplace management.
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Representative Matters
Represent state university in race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought in federal court
Represent state university in retaliation lawsuit brought in state court
Represented unit of regional hospital system in defamation and insulting words matter filed by former employee in state court
Represented local community services board in breach of contract action filed in state court and on appeal to state appellate court
Represented city in wage and hour matter lawsuit brought in federal court and on appeal to federal appellate court
Represented franchisee in breach of contract and violation of non-compete case brought by former franchisor
Represented police officer in civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court and on appeal to federal appellate court
Represented regional home builder in retaliation and wrongful termination action brought in state court
Represented national training company in race discrimination action brought in arbitration by former employee
Represented private educational institution in arbitration action by former student for removal from program
Represented national law firm in gender discrimination case brought in arbitration and in subsequent proceedings in federal court
Represented government contractor in labor arbitration brought by multiple employees for breach of collective bargaining agreement
Represented restaurant and medical transport company in U.S. Department of Labor investigations of pay practices and potential overtime violations
Represented laboratory in action brought against former employees and competitor for breach of restrictive covenants and unfair competition torts
Represented government contractor in disability discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit brought in federal court
Represented restaurant franchisee in age discrimination case in federal court and on appeal to federal appellate court
Represented government contractor in breach of contract lawsuit filed in state court
Represented various employers in discrimination matters before the EEOC and state civil rights agencies
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2026
Go To Lawyer for Employment Law; Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2024
Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine, 2019-2025
Virginia Super Lawyers; Employee Litigation: Defense, 2015-2019
Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2014
William & Mary Law Review
Press & Publications
News
Speaking Engagements
Community & Professional
Associations
Society for Human Resource Management, Fredericksburg Regional Chapter; Legal Representative
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, Inc.; Board of Directors
Professional Services Council; Member
Stafford Area Soccer Association; Board of Directors, 2011-2021
Virginia Retail Merchants Association; Board of Directors, 2018-2020
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia; B.A., 1993
William & Mary Law School; J.D., 1996
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
United States Claims Court
