Cayabyab, Marc N.

Associate
(512) 322-5879

Marc is an associate attorney in the Employment Law Practice Group. Marc’s practice consists of advising employers on employment law issues, including navigating compliance with state and federal employment laws, conducting workplace investigations, training management on effective practices, and representing employers in administrative hearings and in state and federal courts. Marc’s career has mostly focused on serving as employment counsel for several state agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas non-profit organizations, with additional litigation experience as insurance defense counsel for several large commercial carriers. Marc has a demonstrated record of successfully guiding managers and leaders at the highest levels of state entities and organizations through difficult and complex employment issues with detailed knowledge and tailored advice.

  • Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (2012)
  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center (2012)
  • B.A., The University of Texas at Austin (2009)
  • Counseling public and private sector employers on employment law issues, including hiring, retention, and dismissal, leave administration, and compliance with the Family Medical and Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Drafting, reviewing, and revising employment handbooks, internal policies and operating procedures, and employment agreements
  • Conducting workplace investigations into allegations of ethics or policy violations, and discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaints
  • Conducting training for employees and managers regarding federal and state employment law and compliance with policies
  • Preparing and submitting position statements to federal and state agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission
  • “Personnel Bills from the 88th Texas Legislative Session” Presented at Texas Association of Community College Attorneys/Texas Association of School Boards Legislative Seminar, August 2023
  • “Attorney Roundtable on Ethical Governance” Panelist at Community College Association of Texas Trustees Annual Conference, September 2023
  • “Texas Public Information Act” Presented at Texas Association of Community College Business Officials Annual Conference, June 2024
  • State Bar of Texas
    • Labor and Employment Law Section
    • Asian Pacific Interest Section
  • Austin Bar Association
    • Board Member, 2024-2025
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Austin Asian American Bar Association
    • President, 2024
    • President-elect, 2023
    • Public Service Committee Chair
  • National Filipino American Lawyers Association
    • Texas Filipino American Bar
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Marc grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and still visits his hometown of Edinburg, where his parents still live. Marc enjoys exploring new restaurants and breweries, watching and discussing television and movies, and supporting Austin FC, the San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Texans.

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