Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
About
Provided by Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Manatt’s robust employment and labor team offers clients a full suite of support for all their needs. The Firm’s practice is well-rooted in several key industries, and our attorneys boast reputations for their work with retail, entertainment, financial services and health care clients. It is the strength of Manatt’s reputation in these areas that sets its professionals apart from other employment and labor practices.
The Firm’s work ranges from sophisticated defense of complex class actions, protection of trade secrets, and multi- and single-plaintiff litigation and appeals to daily counseling and compliance support regarding personnel management and operational issues, including sensitive matters such as issues involving high-level executives. Manatt’s bicoastal team works closely with clients, often serving as an extension of their in-house legal and human resources departments. The team has been particularly sought-after during the COVID-19 pandemic as clients navigate new challenges related to vaccine mandates, reopening guidelines for returning to the office, leave laws (state and federal), workplace closures, furloughs and reduction in force, and equipment and safety measure requirements.
Manatt’s employment attorneys also work closely with the Firm’s transactional lawyers, providing strategic advice on all employment aspects of a merger or acquisition across a number of industries.
Chambers Review
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP's California labor and employment team is regarded for its work in the retail, entertainment and healthcare industries. The practice has a growing network of offices throughout the state and works with clients on the full spectrum of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are given an excellent road to follow when we have complex situations to deal with."
"They have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"We are given an excellent road to follow when we have complex situations to deal with."
"They have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Esra Hudson represents notable clients in the entertainment space, helping them navigate wage and hour litigation, trade secrets claims and discrimination matters.
"She is the quintessential pro. She has never failed us."
Sharon Bauman regularly handles discrimination matters before the EEOC and also assists clients with wage and hour issues.
"Sharon rightly enjoys a good reputation. She is great."
Ranked Lawyers at
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
California
Clients
Provided by Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
AMC Theaters
Activision-Blizzard, Inc.
Blue Shield of California
Del Taco
Ticketmaster
Industries
Provided by Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Financial Services
Healthcare
Insurance
Media
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Telecommunications