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Duane Morris LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Duane Morris LLP

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Duane Morris' Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration attorneys provide clients with a wide spectrum of global services - from timely advice on regulatory issues through litigation and related developments. With dozens of attorneys focusing on these integrated areas, we provide comprehensive analyses of workplace issues affecting our clients domestically and internationally. Our clients benefit from the integration of employment, labor, benefits and immigration services in order to meet the complexities of today's business environment.

Duane Morris' employment lawyers offer practical counseling designed to help our clients achieve their business objectives and resolve potentially disruptive labor and employment disputes. Our lawyers aggressively promote client interests before state and federal courts and in mediation and arbitration proceedings, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the federal Wage and Hour Division, and all other state and federal agencies. On the labor relations side, our lawyers have experience assisting employers in responding to union organizing efforts and regularly defend employers against unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. In cases where a union is already present, our lawyers represent clients in the collective bargaining process as well as in labor arbitration proceedings.

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What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris LLP bears a strong reputation for its team's litigation and trial capabilities. Its lawyers have particular expertise in defending clients in pay equity and discrimination matters. The team has further experience assisting clients on matters concerning ERISA violations.

Work Highlights

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  • Duane Morris LLP represented SAP America in a lawsuit alleging gender and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, failure to accommodate, retaliation and wrongful termination claims.

Strengths

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  • We trust their judgment in navigating challenging situations that require legal precision and business acumen.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Duane Morris are extremely responsive and sensitive. They give extremely nuanced advice and delve into the facts quickly.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Duane Morris are thorough, insightful and responsive.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Lorraine Ocheltree
    Band 5Lorraine Ocheltree

    Lorraine Ocheltree

    Lorraine Ocheltree regularly handles harassment and retaliation matters on behalf of employers.

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