Stewart Law Group

Dallas Based Litigation Firm with a National Presence

Camille Stearns Miller

Camille Stearns Miller

Confident. Resolute. Compassionate.

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With over 30 years of legal experience, Camille is your go-to person for employment matters. Camille has represented various clients, large and small—Fortune 500 companies, corporations, county and local government entities, and school districts—before federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, and administrative agencies.

Camille was a partner at an international firm with more than 1,250 lawyers and was a long-term partner with minority firms located in Detroit, MI, and Dallas, TX. During her tenure in Michigan and Texas, Camille Miller has represented several Fortune 50 companies in various discrimination cases. Many were resolved through trial and motions for summary judgment, including cases involving sexual harassment, sex discrimination, race, age, religion, national origin, retaliation, and disability discrimination claims.

Throughout the years, Camille litigated several high-profile cases, including Shawn Garrett v. the Detroit Board of Education; Toni Cato Riggs v. Prudential Insurance Co., et al.; Peter Stenger v. the Detroit Board of Education, et al.; and Keith Butler, et al. v. the City of Detroit, et al., to name a few.

Camille conducts EEO investigations for corporate and government clients. She also conducts HR Training on a plethora of topics including, but not limited to, race and sex discrimination (sexual harassment), religion, national origin, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and retaliation claims.

Camille routinely provides advice and counsel to corporate and governmental entities, including school districts, regarding topics such as personnel policies and procedures, termination and suspension issues, at-will employment issues, teacher contract disputes, reductions in force, and general questions regarding federal and state discrimination laws. Camille is also familiar with various provisions of the Texas Education Code.

You can contact Camille at 469.607.2300 or by email at cmiller@stewartlawgrp.com.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“With her expertise in labor, employment, and investigative matters, Camille is a great addition to the Stewart Law Group team. Camille and I worked together years ago, and I am excited about our next adventure together.” – Amy Stewart.

“Camille Stearns Miller embodies the spirit of Stewart Law Group PLLC. She truly was ‘all about us, our business, and outcome.’ We greatly appreciate Camille guiding us through critical issues. Her calming demeanor and expertise helped us tremendously. She is truly the best solution to difficult situations.” – AY, Vice Principal.

“Camille Stearns Miller can be described in two simple words, smart and virtuous.” – HH.

Representative Matters

Camille’s Representative Matters

  • Served as lead counsel representing the Defendant, a Dallas hospital, in a discrimination case alleging claims of sex and pregnancy discrimination. The Court granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment and awarded costs to Defendant.
  • Served as lead counsel for an international seat belt corporation in its San Antonio, Texas facility regarding an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and a hostile work environment case. The Court granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment and awarded costs.
  • Served as lead counsel for the same Defendant, and the Plaintiff’s complaint contained the following discrimination claims: national origin, age, hostile work environment, and retaliation. The Court granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment on all counts and awarded Defendant’s costs.
  • Served as lead counsel for one of the top five international accounting firms in sex discrimination and failure to promote cases. The Court granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, and the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the decision.
  • Represented numerous school districts in Michigan, including labor and employment litigation claims, tort, construction, constitutional law, and public finance litigation.
  • Defended management in labor arbitration against administrators, teachers, and support staff regarding the following claims: terminations, suspensions, discrimination, curriculum issues, and contract interpretation issues.
  • Defended corporate management in labor arbitration proceedings regarding terminations, suspensions, and interpretation of terms of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Represented an international telecommunications corporation in a religious discrimination case. The state trial court granted the Motion for Summary Judgment.
  • Served as lead counsel for a prominent Michigan automobile insurance carrier in several cases involving claims of sexual harassment, race, sex, and age or disability discrimination. Matters were resolved via motions for summary judgment or mediation.
  • She has represented Fortune 500 food industry clients in cases involving claims of sexual harassment, race, national origin, and disability claims of discrimination with successful outcomes.
  • Served as lead counsel for an international company that produced quartz glassware for the semiconductor industry in a contentious sexual harassment case. Plaintiff alleged ten different men committed acts of sexual harassment during her short three-month tenure with the company. As a result of conducting vigorous discovery, Plaintiff settled the case for a nominal sum.
  • Represented an automobile supplier and a national bank in cases involving claims of national origin, age, sex, sexual harassment, or disability discrimination. All plaintiffs accepted nominal settlement sums.
  • Represented a Texas machine distributor company through an audit process with the U. S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program. The company successfully completed the audit process without the assessment of any fines or penalties.
Camille's Background

Camille’s Background

Education

J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law

B.A., Howard University, Magna Cum Laude

Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Professional Activities & Memberships

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating | 2013 – Present
  • Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce — Parliamentarian — Executive Board (Former Board Member)
  • Community Advisory Board, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (Former Board Member)
  • Steering Committee Member and Former Co-Chair of the State of Texas Minority Counsel Program
  • National Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Dallas Bar Association (Former Committee Co-Chair Minority)
  • Former Committee Co-Chair of the Minority Participation Committee
  • Former Committee Co-Chair of the Education Symposium Committee

Affiliations

  • Member; Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, National Employment Law Council
  • Member, National Bar Association
  • Member, J L Turner Bar Association
  • Member, Trinity (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated

Publications & Panels

  • Women Leaders in Law from the issue of The American Lawyer | April 2022
  • Panelist, CEO ACT!ON For Diversity & Inclusion – A Conversation With Black Owned Businesses | May 2020 
  • Panelist, “Workplace Equality & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964,” North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce | October 2020
  • Panelist, “Sexual Racial and other Harassment and Discrimination,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., San Antonio, Texas | April 2017
  • Moderator/Panelist, “Workplace Investigations: Who, What, When, Where, How, Now!” 21st Annual Conference, National Employment Law Council, Orlando, Florida | April 2016
  • Panelist—Essentials of Employment Practices, “Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., San Antonio, Texas | April 6, 2016
  • Dallas Bar Association’s Education Symposium Panelist – “Disability Rights – Accommodations” | October 2015
  • Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, Moderator – “10 Conflict Resolution Skills Needed for Today’s Workplace” | September 2015
  • Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, Moderator – “A UK Perspective: Seven Traits of Highly Successful Women on Corporate Boards” | September 2015

Prior Work Experience

  • Senior Counsel, Stewart Law Group | January 2019 – Present
  • Founder, Law Office of Camille Stearns Miller | 2017 – Present
  • Partner, White & Wiggins, LLP | 2009 – 2017
  • Founder, Law Office of Camille Stearns Miller | 2006 – 2009
  • Partner, Holland & Knight, LLP | 2001 – 2006
  • Shareholder, Lewis & Munday, P.C. | 1991 – 2000
  • Associate, Lewis White & Clay, P. C. | 1985 – 1991
  • General Counsel, Division of Oil and Gas, Ohio Depart. of Natural Resources | 1983 – 1985
  • Assistant Attorney General, State of Ohio Office of the Attorney General | 1981 – 1983

Awards

  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating, Peer Rated Highest Level of Professional | 2021 – present
  • Lawdragon 500, Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers | 2022
  • Women Leaders in Law | 2022

Community Engagements

  • 9/11 Day Dallas Meal Pack | September 2022