Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded | USA

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has a broad labor and employment practice handling a range of disputes, including litigation and arbitration. It is adept at defending employers against discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. The group frequently assists with executive employment agreements, non-compete work and employee handbook updates.

Duane Morris LLP offers a range of labor and employment services to clients of all sizes, providing both ongoing counsel as well as litigation representation. The group's work includes wage and hour claims, collective bargaining and other labor law disputes, along with employment litigation concerning such issues as alleged discrimination and data privacy.

Epstein Becker & Green PC is a nationally recognized labor and employment firm with a notable offering in Chicago. The team offers expertise in the full range of labor and employment issues, including wage and hour class and collective actions as well as discrimination, whistle-blower and restrictive covenant disputes. It also frequently assists employers with internal investigations and workforce restructuring.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a well-respected employment practice that provides representation for clients across a wide range of industries, from small businesses to major conglomerates. The team regularly advises on contentious proceedings including discrimination and harassment claims and wage and hour matters.

Mayer Brown LLP has an excellent labor and employment practice that is capable of dealing with disputes regarding misappropriation of trade secrets. It also handles litigation related to wage and hour, non-compete and employment discrimination issues. The firm is adept at advising on complex employment issues for national and multinational clients.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is recognized for its wealth of expertise across a broad range of labor and employment issues. The firm frequently represents employers in high stakes litigation as well as administrative proceedings. It also assists clients with noncontentious employment issues, including labor relations, employment policies and handbooks, and compliance. The team acts for a wide variety of clients, including those in the education, technology and entertainment sectors.

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP has a comprehensive employment and labor practice with a strong roster of attorneys practicing in the area. The firm represents major employers in a range of disputes including wage and hour and discrimination suits. It is further noted for its work in trade secrets and non-compete agreements.

Benesch is best known for its expertise in assisting its clients in a range of labor and employment matters. The department represents clients across a wide variety of sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, technology and healthcare among others. Specific expertise relates to providing labor and employment counsel as well as handling matters concerning wage and hour, restrictive covenants and discrimination issues.

BCLP is best known for its expertise in assisting its clients in a wide range of labor and employment issues. The department represents clients in a variety of different industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, media and technology. The firm has a specific expertise in handling trade secret, breach of contract and harassment matters, as well as EEOC class actions and DOJ investigations.

Dechert LLP is noted for its growing presence in the Illinois labor and employment market. The law firm is deeply experienced in assisting large corporations with a wide range of labor related issues.

DLA Piper LLP has a highly regarded labor and employment practice that is known for counseling domestic and international employers. It offers experienced handling of wage and hour class and collective actions and high-stakes employment disputes. The practice frequently counsels clients on global employment laws.

McDermott Will & Schulte demonstrates standout expertise in contentious and advisory matters, including arbitration and litigation. The firm represents clients in wage and hour class actions, trade secret cases, and discrimination and harassment claims.

Sidley Austin LLP is best known for its expertise in handling high profile class and collective action litigation, as well as representing their clients in matters concerning discrimination, wage and hour, retaliation and harassment. The department have experience in representing clients in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to energy, insurance, financial services, technology and communications.