
Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2026 : California
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Every day, our attorneys navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations, guiding clients through difficult workforce challenges. Our passion for what we do and the clients we serve allows us to tackle hard issues and help stamp out opportunistic employment claims.
At Barnes & Thornburg, we believe that to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace, we must exceed our client’s expectations at every turn. Our national Labor and Employment team provides comprehensive legal counsel, helping clients plan for and anticipate the unexpected. We advise on the full range of HR issues affecting growth and profitability — from productivity, employee benefits and rising healthcare costs, to traditional labor law and union avoidance tactics, to serious litigation threatening the bottom line and reputation.
Dedicated to realizing the right result, we are committed to delivering honed skill and relentless determination to complex litigation and class action claims. We offer a proven track record of favorable outcomes whether behind the scenes, in arbitration and mediation, in state and federal court, or before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). We are appreciated for our ability to support, lead and influence vital conversations and communications that impact human resource decisions on all fronts.
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Work Highlights
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP acted as lead negotiator for Flying Food Group, in numerous collective bargaining negotiations across the US for facilities with incumbent unions.
Strengths
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Barnes and Thornburg provides excellent technical advice.
Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSABarnes & Thornburg have deep expertise in our industry and are able to handle each and every issue.
Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSAThe team are responsive and willing to efficiently collaborate with others very well. They take the time necessary to thoroughly address matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Scott J. Witlin
Scott Witlin handles a wide array of issues on behalf of employers, including labor relations matters and wage and hour litigation. He is particularly experienced in the entertainment industry. Scott has been an essential partner and respected counsel in guiding us through painful issues.
Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSAScott is a superb lawyer who always delivers the best results for his clients.
Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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Scott J. Witlin
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 5 USA 2026
Practice area: Labor & Employment
Location: USA - Nationwide
View department profile for USA 2026Band 5 USA 2026
Practice area: Labor & Employment
Location: Ohio: South & Central
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