Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Tennessee
Band 2
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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.
Chambers Review
Littler Mendelson houses a highly commended bench with substantial experience in employment defense and traditional labor matters. It regularly handles wage and hour, harassment and discrimination claims, and offers particular expertise in appellate work and union matters. The firm acts for major regional, national and international employers from a range of sectors, including healthcare, finance and energy, in class actions and individual lawsuits.
Work Highlights
- Littler Mendelson advised a surgical scrub nurse on a case involving the Tennessee Public Protection Act.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Littler Mendelson are very competent and trustworthy."
"The team at Littler has strong knowledge and is resourceful."
"Littler Mendelson is a fantastic law firm that does great work for us."
"The team at Littler is knowledgeable and responsive, and always has strong associates."
"The lawyers at Littler Mendelson are very competent and trustworthy."
"The team at Littler has strong knowledge and is resourceful."
"Littler Mendelson is a fantastic law firm that does great work for us."
"The team at Littler is knowledgeable and responsive, and always has strong associates."
Notable Practitioners
Tanja Thompson is managing shareholder of Littler Mendelson's Memphis office. She has notable experience in advising manufacturing, healthcare and service sector clients on union-related matters. Commentators hold her in high regard.
"Tanja does very complex work for us and we are always very pleased with her advice. She looks for solutions."
Nashville-based Eric Stevens assists clients with wage and hour litigation and age discrimination claims. He is also active on numerous workplace training mandates.
"Eric always makes himself available and is a shining light of service to our team. We are grateful that he is always willing to connect."
"I am really grateful for Eric and am thankful to have him in my corner."
"Eric is an extremely savvy lawyer. He is always available and knows our organization well."
Jennifer Robinson has considerable experience in state and federal wage and hour matters. She typically acts for clients from the retail, healthcare and hospitality sectors, and is managing shareholder of the Nashville office.
"Jennifer is a great lawyer."
Paul Prather is a leading Memphis-based labor and employment attorney. His practice encompasses state and federal employment litigation as well as administrative proceedings before the NLRB.
"Paul is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Paul is a very smart lawyer who always looks to get cases resolved in the most efficient manner. He is fun to work with and has a great sense of humor."
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