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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Labor & Employment

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Labor & Employment - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

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

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP represented United Parcel Service on appeal of a $237.6 million verdict in a retaliation and wrongful termination claim, overturning the award.

Strengths

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  • Gibson, Dunn remain very attuned to the external environment and how companies move – the firm is phenomenal at that.

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