Joon Hwang

Litigation and Trials; Class Action; Discrimination and Harassment; Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets; Whistleblowing, Compliance and Investigations;

Healthcare; Emerging Companies and Venture Capital; Government Contracting

Joon Hwang is a highly accomplished and sought-after management-side employment and labor law litigator and trial attorney, recognized for his strategic acumen, proven track record of success, and cross-border practice spanning national and international jurisdictions. He serves as the relationship partner to some of the world’s most prominent publicly traded and privately held companies, providing outcome-driven legal counsel and litigation leadership across a wide range of industries.

His litigation and counseling experience covers a broad spectrum of intricate employment and labor law matters. Joon regularly advises and defends employers in cases involving employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; whistleblower and Sarbanes-Oxley issues; executive compensation and contract disputes; and restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secret, and business tort litigation. He also has deep experience navigating wage and hour class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and various state laws across the country. Moreover, Joon is a trusted advisor to companies managing the legal and operational challenges of independent contractor misclassification and contingent workforce compliance.

In addition to his legal practice, Joon is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on cutting-edge employment law topics. His insights have been featured in Bloomberg Law, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and other premier industry publications.

Joon leads with a forward-thinking commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. As co-chair of Littler’s SOAR Program, he plays a hands-on role in mentoring newly hired attorneys and supporting their allies in building inclusive, diverse, and collaborative teams. His prior service on the firm’s national Diversity and Inclusion Council and his pivotal role in shaping Littler’s award-winning Career Advocacy Program (CAP) underscore his commitment to advancing high-performing talent across the firm.

Executive Committee Member, Virginia Chamber of Commerce - Business Climate Executive Committee; Co-Chair, National Asian Pacific American Bar -Association - Labor and Employment Committee; Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area; Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia; Member, Korean-American Bar Association for the Washington, D.C. Area; Member, American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section; Member, Virginia Bar Association; Member, Fairfax Bar Association - Employment Law Section

His client portfolio includes leading entities in healthcare (including virtual care/telehealth, home health, healthcare staffing, well-known hospital systems, and major life sciences and pharmaceutical enterprises); high-growth technology companies (such as “unicorn” startups and “gig economy” businesses); globally recognized fashion and luxury retailers; major government contractors; emerging renewable and clean energy firms; and large-scale construction and real estate developers.

University of North Carolina School of Law

J.D.