Labor & Employment

Butler Snow represents public and private sector employers across the United States in every aspect of the employment relationship. Our labor and employment practice is grounded in a preventive philosophy focused on practical counseling and early action to reduce risk and avoid disputes. We provide integrated employment counseling, training, litigation defense, traditional labor relations representation, alternative dispute resolution, and business immigration services.

We advise employers on complex federal, state, and local employment laws, including the FMLA and ADEA, delivering business‑focused guidance aligned with organizational goals, workforce flexibility, and productivity. Our litigation team represents management exclusively and has defended employment claims in federal and state courts in more than 20 states, including jury and non‑jury trials, class actions, and appeals. Butler Snow also has a national reputation for effective mediation and arbitration, helping employers manage cost, disruption, and reputational risk. Our immigration team provides comprehensive business immigration support, from compliance and enforcement to temporary and permanent visas, working closely with other practice groups to address the needs of a global workforce. We also bring decades of experience in union avoidance, organizing campaigns, and labor contract negotiations across industries.