Linda Fawcett Harris
About Linda Fawcett Harris
Linda Fawcett Harris serves as a Coordinator for Employment and Litigation at The Wendy's Company, where she provides legal and administrative support to the Global Litigation and Employment Counsel team. She has extensive experience in paralegal roles and has pursued various studies in mediation and business administration.
Work at Wendy's
Linda Fawcett Harris has held multiple roles at The Wendy's Company since 1994. She currently serves as Coordinator for Employment & Litigation (Paralegal) since 2015. In this role, she handles the creation and compilation of employment charge and litigation tracking reports. Previously, she worked as a Senior Paralegal in both Employment and Litigation from 2008 to 2016. Her earlier positions include Store Accounting Clerk for Wendy's restaurants in the Chicago Division and Subsidiary Accounting Bookkeeper for the New Bakery Company of Ohio. Her extensive tenure at Wendy's spans over two decades, showcasing her deep involvement in the company's legal and administrative functions.
Education and Expertise
Linda Fawcett Harris has a solid educational background in business and legal studies. She achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The Ohio State University. Additionally, she studied Accounting and Marketing at The University of Texas at El Paso. Linda also completed a Paralegal Certificate at Columbus State Community College. Her training in mediation includes Basic Mediation Training and Personal/Professional Conflict Resolution Training from Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio, which she has pursued since 2018. This combination of education equips her with skills relevant to her current role in legal support.
Background
Linda Fawcett Harris has a diverse professional background that includes roles in accounting and legal support. She began her career as a Store Accounting Clerk at Wendy's and progressed through various positions, including Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Secretary at Accountants On Call. Her experience spans over 25 years in the workforce, with significant time dedicated to legal and administrative roles within The Wendy's Company. Linda's commitment to professional development is evident in her continuous education and training in mediation and paralegal studies.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Linda Fawcett Harris has contributed to the legal and administrative functions at The Wendy's Company. She is responsible for issuing legal holds, reviewing draft pleadings, and managing the matter management system. Her role involves drafting correspondence for litigation and employment cases, as well as tracking indemnity and defense acknowledgments. Linda's work supports the Global Litigation and Employment Counsel team, demonstrating her integral role in the company's legal processes.