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Labor & Employment | USA

Mississippi

Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from Employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers noncontentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Band 1

  1. Balch & Bingham LLP
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    Balch & Bingham LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Balch & Bingham LLP is recognized for its substantial breadth of experience. The firm provides high-quality advice on both employment matters and labor disputes, including complex union matters. Balch & Bingham is highly active in EEOC cases and offers extensive knowledge of healthcare insurance and the Affordable Care Act.

  2. Phelps Dunbar LLP
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    Phelps Dunbar LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Phelps Dunbar LLP offers high-quality courtroom advocacy in a range of employment disputes. The firm covers the entire spectrum of labor and employment issues, with substantial experience appearing before federal agencies on behalf of clients. Phelps Dunbar offers proficient representation of employers in union-related matters, including strikes, decertification and the maintenance of union-free status. The team provides counseling on noncontentious employment matters, including in regard to ERISA and other employee benefits, and its clients include energy companies, hospitals and educational establishments.

  3. Butler Snow LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Baker, Donelson, Bearman. Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is well regarded for representing employers before governmental bodies, including defending EEOC claims and appearing before the NLRB. The firm represents a clientele ranging from national corporations to state healthcare operators and nonprofit organizations. Baker Donelson maintains an active compliance training program for management and can also advise on labor matters, including union certification and union arbitrations.

  2. Watkins & Eager PLLC
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    Watkins & Eager PLLC
    Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Watkins & Eager PLLC advises employers on employee relations, employment policies and disciplinary issues, including individual employee discrimination cases. The firm has wide experience on employment disputes relating to the ADA, and acts for a variety of clients including financial institutions, energy companies and healthcare groups. Litigation is a mainstay of Watkins & Eager's practice, and the firm has achieved notable successes for many leading clients.