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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : California


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Barnes & Thornburg LLP's California labor and employment team is best known for its work in class actions, and wage and hour and discrimination claims. The firm has offices in both San Diego and Los Angeles. Its team have extensive experience in putative class actions before the Superior Court of the State of California as well as a broad range of manufacturing clients from food to aerospace.

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.

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  • Barnes & Thornburg have deep expertise in our industry and are able to handle each and every issue.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • The 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 5Scott J. Witlin
    Band 5Scott J. Witlin

    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.

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    • Scott is a superb lawyer who always delivers the best results for his clients.

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