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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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For more than 70 years, Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment Department has been recognized as one of the “go to” labor and employment groups. Our national presence with more than 400 employment attorneys at all levels of experience ensures seamless, consistent representation across jurisdictions.

While the trend among labor and employment law providers is toward specialization, with firms primarily focused on class and complex litigation or offering low-cost commoditized services, Seyfarth maintains a unique position in the industry. We handle the most complex, bet-the-company labor and employment work in the country and we also handle single plaintiff cases and routine administrative charges. Seyfarth is one of the most well-positioned firms to provide cost-effective and efficient services for routine litigation and to bring to bear the talents and resources of some of the best labor and employment lawyers in the industry when clients face more complex litigation threats.

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Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Seyfarth Shaw is recognized for its expertise in traditional labor issues and employment disputes, as well as for housing a dedicated government strategies and compliance team. The law firm assists employers with discrimination claims, labor negotiations, and privacy and data security concerns. The department is experienced in representing clients from the hospitality and retail industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Seyfarth Shaw successfully defended Raytheon in a discrimination lawsuit, obtaining several motions to dismiss.

Strengths

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  • Seyfarth Shaw has very knowledgeable and skilled practitioners.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Seyfarth Shaw has a nuanced understanding of the law and appreciates how to apply its expertise to business issues.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The firm's primary distinguishing strength is its commercial acumen; the firm does not just provide legal answers but rather delivers strategic business solutions that enable us to operate at speed while managing risk.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joseph R. Damato
    Joseph R. Damato

    Joseph R. Damato

    Joseph Damato is a well-regarded traditional labor lawyer with a wealth of experience representing employers. He frequently assists clients with collective bargaining negotiations and union-organizing campaigns.
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  • Bryan M O'Keefe
    Bryan M O'Keefe

    Bryan M O'Keefe

    Bryan O'Keefe has a varied labor and employment practice, including restrictive covenants, recruitment disputes, labor disputes and union organization campaigns.

    • Bryan provides commercially viable solutions that accelerate our business.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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