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Department profile

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Ranked Individual

About

Provided by Akin

To learn more about Akin’s Labor & Employment capabilities, please visit the Labor and Employment page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Labor & Employment - District of Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin is a well-respected firm that provides robust advice to national businesses in relation to a variety of labor and employment issues. The department is known for its expertise in handling contentious and noncontentious matters, including arbitration and wage and hour class actions.

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Work Highlights

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Akin represents London-based insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm Howden US Services in legal disputes arising from the creation of a US intermediate brokerage business.

Notable Practitioners

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Band 3
Band 3
Robert G Lian Jr
Robert Lian is adept at handling wage and hour and OSHA-related claims. He provides day-to-day counseling as well as handling litigation for a wide range of employers.
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Ranked Individuals at Akin (1)

District of Columbia

Robert G Lian Jr
Labor & Employment
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Robert G Lian Jr
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Akin has rankings in the following guides

Band 4
USA 2026
Practice area: Labor & Employment
Location: USA - Nationwide
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