ADA Expert Kathleen Henderson Appointed as Contributing Editor to the Hotel Business Review
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 31, 2011. HotelExecutive.com, the leading online hotel industry business resource is pleased to announce that Kathleen Henderson, Partner with the law firm of King & Ballow has joined the journal as a contributing editor to the publication's primary business journal, the Hotel Business Review. (online at http://www.hotelexecutive.com/business_review ).
Ms. Henderson has over 20 years of legal experience. Her practice includes employment and disability accommodation laws. She is a Partner with the law firm of King & Ballow in Nashville, Tennessee.
“I am excited by this opportunity to contribute to the Hotel Business Review journal,” Ms. Henderson said. “Both as an attorney and avid world traveler, I am mindful of the dynamic and exciting challenges facing the hospitality industry and the information and network resources Hotel Executive offers to executives to meet those challenges.”
Ms. Henderson
Ms. Henderson litigates and provides counsel on government regulatory compliance, employment law, and disability access and accommodation to clients in a variety of industries. In addition to her interest in the hospitality industry, Ms. Henderson is chair of King & Ballow's Healthcare Practice and edits King & Ballow's WebLINE, an online service delivering information for providers on issues and challenges facing providers, including employment and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act laws and regulations.
Ms. Henderson graduated from the United States Naval Academy and is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. She has lived across the U.S. and overseas, including Japan, Europe, Africa and Iraq. After receiving her law degree from Samford University, she clerked for U.S. Magistrate T. Michael Putnam and later worked as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor, representing the Secretary in a variety of employment law matters.
"We are very excited to position Kathleen in the Hotel Business Review journal as a contributing editor", said Benedict Cummins, CEO and founder of HotelExecutive.com, the publisher of the Hotel Business Review. "The standards on ADA compliance are reaching far new levels than ever before. Hoteliers need to embrace this market with a positive approach and explore the potential. There are 54 million people with disabilities in the U.S. alone, making them the single largest minority group in America. Companies marketing to people with disabilities can reach as many as four in every 10 consumers. The hotel industry can't afford to ignore or stereotype this market. Kathleen will provide Hotel Business Review readers exclusive guidance on ADA compliance affecting the hotel industry".
About King & Ballow
King & Ballow, with offices in Nashville, Tennessee and San Diego, California is one of the nation's preeminent law firms, providing comprehensive legal services in a variety of practice areas, including the hospitality, entertainment, construction, and transportation industries, to companies throughout the United States and internationally. More information can be found at http://www.kingballow.com
About the Hotel Business Review
For nearly 15 years, the Hotel Business Review journal has been a leading online resource for hotel executives, providing white papers on best practices in hotel management and operations. With a dedicated board of more than 150 contributing editors - some of the most recognizable names in hotels - the Hotel Business Review maintains a progressive flow of exclusive content every week, so that owners, operators, senior executives, investors and developers can stay informed on the constant changes in the hotel industry. To subscribe click on http://www.hotelexecutive.com/subscribe
About HotelExecutive.com
HotelExecutive.com is a business resource for hotel owners and operators and provides two valuable services for hotel executives - the Hotel Business Review weekly journal, and the Hotel Newswire - a free daily news distribution for hotels. Hotelexecutive.com serves as a connection point for senior level executives. For additional information visit HotelExecutive's website at http://www.hotelexecutive.com
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