Jason Boulette
Partner
512.732.8901
Jason Boulette is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the Chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of Texas. Jason was voted a 2022 Austin Monthly Top Attorney, the 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Management Employment Law, and has been repeatedly recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (Thomson-Reuters), Texas Rising Star (Thomson-Reuters) and one of the Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White). Jason is a frequent speaker and received the W. Page Keeton Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education. Previously with Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., Jason founded Boulette & Golden L.L.P. with Mike Golden in 2006. Now known as Boulette Golden & Marin, the firm represents employers in employment, litigation, and corporate immigration matters.
Distinctions
- Austin Monthly Top Lawyer in Labor & Employment – 2020 to 2022
- Chambers USA - Labor & Employment, 2022-2023
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Best Lawyers in America®– Employment & Labor Law Management, 2006-2024
- Best Lawyers in America® – Employment & Labor Law Management - Lawyer of the Year, 2020 & 2022
- Texas Super Lawyer– 2013 - 2023
- Master, Honorable Lee Yeakel IP Inn of Court
- W. Page Keeton Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education ‐ 2018
- State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section, Chair, Leadership Council
- State Bar of Texas, Employment Section – Chair
- State Bar of Texas, Employment Section – Pro Bono Co‐Chair
- State Bar of Texas, Special Task Force – Pro Bono Education Committee Co‐Chair
- Texas Rising Stars– 2004 - 2012
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Certified Labor and Employment Attorney
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Employment Section – Leadership Council
- Texas Supreme Court, Special Task Force – Pro‐Bono Education Committee Co‐Chair
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Member
Community
- Ballet Austin – Supporter
- Safe Place – Supporter
- Black Fret - Member
- Austin City Limits - Member
- Scouts BSA – Assistant Scout Master
- Lamar Middle School Archery – Co-Coach
- Kealing Middle School Archery – Co-Coach
- St. Martin's - Youth Instructor
Publications
- “What Do You Mean I’m a Witness?,” UT Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2022-05-22, In Person
- “Non-Competes and Trade Secrets: It’s Not Just Tech Anymore!,” University of Texas Corporate Counsel Institute, 2022-04-28, In Person
- “Am I Your Lawyer?,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2021-05-07, webcast
- “Practical Tips for Protecting Trade Secretes in Texas,” University of Texas Corporate Counsel Conference, 2021-04-30, webcast
- “COVID-19 Related Leave Laws,” TexasBarCLE Advanced Employment Law, 2021-01-14, webcast
- “Ethics in Time of a Pandemic,” Texas Health Law Conference, 2020-10-06, webcast
- “The Use of Data Analytics in Employment Decision-Making,” University of Texas Technology Conference, 2019-05-23, Austin, TX
- “The Use of Data Analytics in Employment Decision-Making,” University of Texas Corporate Council Conference, 2019-05-16, Austin, TX
- “The Gig Economy,” University of Texas Taxation Conference, 2018-11-15, Austin, TX
- “Social Media: Employee Ideology v. Company Values,” University of Texas Technology Law Conference, 2018-05-25, Austin, TX
- “Employee Ideology vs. Company Policy/Rights,” University of Texas Corporate Council Institute, 2018-05-17, Dallas, TX
- “The Boundaries of Employee Free Speech,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2018-05-11, Austin, TX
- “Misbehavior in the C-Suite,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2018-05-11, Austin, TX
- “Athletes and Controversy: Making a Stand or Taking a Knee,” Webcast, University of Texas Sports and the Law, 2018-05-04, Austin, TX
- “From Hollywood to Healthcare: Sexual Harassment Revisited,” University of Texas Health Law Conference, 2018-04-06, Houston, TX
- “Social Media: Employee Ideology v. Company Values,” University of Texas Technology Law Conference, 2018-05-25, Austin, TX
- “Employee Ideology vs. Company Policy/Rights,” University of Texas Corporate Council Institute, 2018-05-17, Dallas, TX
- “The Boundaries of Employee Free Speech,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2018-05-11, Austin, TX
- “Misbehavior in the C-Suite,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2018-05-11, Austin, TX
- “Athletes and Controversy: Making a Stand or Taking a Knee,” Webcast, University of Texas Sports and the Law, 2018-05-04, Austin, TX
- “From Hollywood to Healthcare: Sexual Harassment Revisited,” University of Texas Health Law Conference, 2018-04-06, Houston, TX
- “Online Evidence of Intent: Social Media Use by Decision-Makers,” TexasBarCLE Advanced Employment Law, 2018-01-19, Dallas, TX
- “From Parties to Presidents: Dealing with Decision-Makers,” University of Texas Paige Keeton Civil Litigation Conference, 2017-11-02, Austin, TX
- “From Parties to Presidents: Dealing with Compromised Decision-Makers,” State Bar of Texas Labor Law Institute, 2017-08-26, San Antonio, TX
- “From Parties to Presidents: The Use of Social Media to Prove Animus,” University of Texas Labor and Employment Law Conference, 2017-05-26, Austin, TX
- “Immigration Update,” University of Texas Technology Law Conference, 2017-05-26, Austin, TX
- “Trade Secrets – Protecting and Defending,” University of Texas Corporate Council, 2017-05-12, Houston, TX
- “Employment Law: The Modern Mobile Workforce,” University of Texas Health Law Conference, 2017-04-07, Houston, TX
- “Social Media: Internet to Evidence,” TexasBarCLE Damages in Civil Litigation, February 17, 2017
- “Ethics in Negotiation: The True Cost of Representation,” University of Texas Renewable Energy Law Conference, January 31, 2017
