Scott Gilmore Thompson PLLC

02/17/2026

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12/21/2025

We want to say congratulations to our partner Brittney on her wedding to Eli. Congrats Britt! We’re so happy for you both.

Matt and Jamie

06/10/2025

We are proud to announce that we were voted DFW Favorite's Best Employment & Labor Law for the 3rd year in a row!
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06/06/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-reverse-discrimination-ames/

The Supreme Court’s decision in Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services was not, at all, controversial. Virtually every employment lawyer we know expected the result—there is no enhanced proof required when a member of a majority group (white, straight, etc.) sues alleging discrimination. Title VII makes no such distinction, and the judicially created enhanced burden stood no chance of survival at this Court.

But that isn’t the story. What WAS a surprise was a concurrence from Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, saying the federal courts have been far too hard on ALL employment discrimination plaintiffs, and calling for the elimination of the McDonnell Douglas burden shifting framework. That Justice Thomas, of all people, thinks McDonnell Douglas unfairly penalizes employment plaintiffs is a shock. That he said it out loud is astounding. Because it’s the same argument most employment lawyers who represent employees (plaintiffs) have been making FOR DECADES.

McDonnell Douglas’ dance was created more than 50 years ago to help district courts try discrimination cases at a time when there were no jury trials. That it turned into a murderous doctrine that often kicked legitimate employment claims out of court was, Justice Thomas noted, never intended, and never expressly approved by the Court (this might come as a surprise to many federal judges, including some of Justice Thomas’ current colleagues on the Supreme Court). But almost no employment lawyer we know thought it would be Justice Thomas who finally said what we’ve been saying all along—McDonnell Douglas is outdated and needs to go away.

Hopefully some case soon will raise the issue. Because if McDonnell Douglas is sent to the trash heap (and again, hopefully soon), it seems certain more plaintiffs with legitimate claims may find federal court a far more friendly jurisdiction than has existed there for the past three decades. Here’s hoping.

The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who​ claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination.

02/21/2025

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02/11/2025

SGT did it!!! Again!!

After a full week-long trial in federal court before the Hon. Jane J. Boyle, a federal jury of eight citizens found our client was unlawfully fired because of her pregnancy and had her FMLA leave rights interfered with. The jury gave our client every penny of her lost wages plus something for her mental pain and suffering. AND, the jury assessed $75,000 against defendant in punitive damages for its unlawful conduct!!!!

Major kudos to my partner, Brittney Thompson, who worked this case up from the beginning, defeated multiple attempts by defendant to have the case thrown out, and believed in our client from day one! And an amazing job done by my partner, Jamie Gilmore, cross-examining the defendant’s head of HR and pointing out the lack of training and efforts to follow the law, which led to the punitive damages finding!!!

This was truly a team win by SGT!!!

02/08/2025

SGT is pleased to announce a Dallas County jury found for our client after a short trial in the Hon. Dianne K. Jones’ court. The jury found SGT’s client, Brent Brigham, was fired the day he complained about race discrimination to Monte Martin, Inc.’s owner, Monte Martin. The jury awarded our client every penny of his back wages, plus $25,000 in compensatory damages in the past and $30,000 in compensatory damages in the future.

02/08/2025

SGT Law Group wants to congratulate our partner, Jamie Gilmore, on becoming Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization! Of the roughly 100,000 licensed attorneys in Texas, Jamie is one of only approximately 650 who are board certified in labor and employment law. This is a major milestone accomplishment for Jamie and her partners and family could not be more proud.

12/10/2024

Today, Doré Rothberg Law brought over a pie to our office. Thanks, Mike, for the delicious pie. We look forward to continuing a great working relationship between our firms!

06/06/2024

We are proud to announce that we were voted DFW Favorite's Best Employment & Labor Law for the 2nd year in a row!
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05/25/2023

SGT achieves a major win in a disability discrimination lawsuit! Explore the inspiring story of Sierra Neely's fight for justice and her well-deserved victory. Don't miss out on the full details, available now on our blog.

SGT recently achieved its second disability discrimination jury verdict of the year, resulting in a significant win for their client. Check out our blog to learn more!