Industry Leader Jamie Brabston Strengthens Maynard Nexsen's National Government Solutions Platform

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Former Counsel for Redstone Consulting Joins Firm in Huntsville

Maynard Nexsen is pleased to announce that Jamie Brabston has joined the firm as a Shareholder in its nationally recognized Government Solutions Group, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in government contracts, compliance, and employment-related matters.

Brabston brings more than three decades of experience advising federal contractors and employers on complex regulatory and workplace issues. Widely recognized for her deep industry knowledge, practical counsel, and longstanding relationships within the government contracting community, she draws on her unique background as both a government consultant and attorney to help clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements and manage risk.

Based in the firm's Huntsville office, Brabston advises clients on government contracts compliance, employment law, workplace investigations, and labor-related matters. She works closely with federal contractors to address complex compliance obligations and regularly conducts mock compliance assessments to help organizations prepare for audits, investigations, and agency reviews.

"Jamie is one of the most respected professionals in the government contracting industry," said Andy Watson, Co-Chair of Maynard Nexsen's Government Solutions Group. "Her unique combination of legal experience, consulting insight, and deep knowledge of the federal contracting environment makes her an exceptional addition to our team. Jamie has built a reputation for delivering practical, business-focused solutions, and her addition further enhances our ability to serve government contractors across the country."

A trusted advisor to government contractors and employers alike, Brabston counsels clients on compliance, risk mitigation, and the resolution of complex employment and contract-related issues. She has extensive experience responding to agency complaints and investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues and prevailing wage and benefits issues arising under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA).

Prior to joining Maynard Nexsen, Brabston served as Director and Legal Counsel for Redstone Government Consulting, where she advised government contractors on labor and employment matters, compliance obligations, and workplace challenges. In that role, she became a well-known and highly regarded resource within the contractor community, helping organizations navigate increasingly complex regulatory and contractual landscapes.

Her previous experience also includes serving as senior counsel at a boutique labor and employment law firm in Alabama and as a shareholder at a Huntsville-based law firm. This combination of private practice and government consulting experience allows her to provide clients with practical, strategic guidance grounded in a deep understanding of both legal and operational realities.

"I am excited to join Maynard Nexsen's outstanding Government Solutions Group and collaborate with a team that is highly regarded throughout the government contracting industry," Brabston said. "The firm's strong platform, national reach, and commitment to serving government contractors create an exceptional opportunity to help clients address their most pressing compliance, employment, and business challenges."

In addition to her legal practice, Brabston is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on government contracting issues. She serves as a trainer and presenter for Federal Publications Seminars' Government Contract Oversight – Audits, Reviews and Investigations, and regularly speaks on employment law and compliance topics, including nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, leadership development, and federal contractor obligations.

Brabston earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she was a member of the International Moot Court Team, Order of the Barristers, and contributed to the Law & Psychology Review. She earned her B.A. from the University of Alabama.