Labor & Employment

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP fields a notable labor and employment practice recognized for successfully handling some of the most significant class actions in connection to Title VII and wage and hour legislation as well as the ADA. The firm regularly advises on pay equity disputes. Apart from its expertise in complex litigation, it also has wide experience in assisting with the complete range of labor and employment issues including labor relations, trade secrets and workplace discrimination allegations. It is also adept at handling class action challenges to the 'independent contractor' status of workers in the gig economy.

Washington, DC-based Jason Schwartz and Los Angeles-based Katherine Smith cochair the firm's labor and employment department.