Department profile
Littler Mendelson, PC

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : California


Littler Mendelson, PC

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About

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With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

Industries (10)

  • Construction
  • Emerging Technologies and Venture Capital
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government Contractors
  • Healthcare
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Littler Mendelson has a broad-ranging practice that extends to all areas of employment law. The department is notable for its work on employment disputes and has experience litigating at both the state and federal levels. Its lawyers regularly represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations, as well as employment discrimination cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Littler Mendelson, PC successfully acted for Nativo against a former employee alleging various claims, including a wage and hour class action, PAGA claims, discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

Strengths

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  • Their depth of knowledge and hands-on experience allows them to provide insightful, real-world and authoritative answers quickly.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Littler Mendelson is responsive and provides practical, business-friendly legal advice.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Littler Mendelson truly understands the business implications of our legal issues. The firm is incredibly responsive and an expert in every area of employment law.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGarry G Mathiason
    Senior StatespeopleGarry G Mathiason

    Garry G Mathiason

    Garry Mathiason is an esteemed practitioner with niche expertise in employment issues related to AI and robotics. His practice also covers a broader range of labor law issues and employment disputes.
    • Garry is a very significant and impactful player in this field.

      Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Fermin H. Llaguno
    Band 5Fermin H. Llaguno

    Fermin H. Llaguno

    Fermin Llaguno handles a variety of contentious matters on behalf of employers, including wage and hour class and collective actions and discrimination claims. His expertise also encompasses wrongful termination and retaliation disputes.
    • He consistently provides a timely, thoughtful and diligent service when handling complex litigation.

      Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Fermin is practical, responsive and tremendous. He has handled complex cases with always with great results. His judgment is very much trusted.

      Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Fermin is responsive, smart and understands our business well.

      Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Fermin has a deep understanding of the law and has taken the time to truly understand our business. He has a great sense of how cases will play out and can evaluate and strategize.

      Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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