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Labor & Employment | USA

Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

In 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 health and safety 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 non-contentious 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. Lathrop GPM
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    Lathrop GPM
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Lathrop GPM offers strong coverage of both traditional labor and employment law. The firm's high-profile clientele includes an impressive list of both public and private employers whom they support in matters including FLSA class actions, benefits litigation and disputes over noncompete agreements. The firm also provides ongoing advice in relation to EEOC and Department of Labor investigations.
  2. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
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    Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC offers national labor and employment specialists within a broad practice active on major class action lawsuits, EEOC proceeding mandates and FCRA matters. It provides strong coverage from both its St. Louis and Kansas City offices in matters pertaining to FLSA and MHRA disputes such as retaliation and single-plaintiff discrimination cases and regularly assists clients with workforce reduction and employee management issues.
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Band 2
  1. Fisher Phillips
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    Fisher Phillips
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Fisher Phillips is a well-known boutique with a strong presence in Kansas City. The firm handles a range of employment cases, including work-related injury lawsuits and discrimination cases, while also housing a particularly adept labor practice. The team is often involved in collective bargaining matters and provides additional areas of expertise include termination arbitrations and Department of Labor audits.
  2. Polsinelli PC
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    Polsinelli PC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Polsinelli PC is noted for its accomplished team of experts in Kansas City and St. Louis. The team is particularly active in the traditional labor space, regularly assisting clients with union negotiations and NLRB-related issues. Lawyers in the group also have a strong aptitude for litigation including wage and hour class actions, OSHA lawsuits and disputes involving contract breaches, trade secrets and discrimination issues. The firm's clients include companies in the transportation, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
  3. Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris, LLC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
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    Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP is a high-quality employment firm housing experienced trial lawyers and counselors. It represents national and state clients from across the healthcare, transportation and retail sectors in a range of labor-related disputes. The firm has significant litigation and arbitration expertise with areas of experience including wage and hour cases, EEOC lawsuits and ADA discrimination matters.
  2. Husch Blackwell LLP
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    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Husch Blackwell offers outstanding labor and employment capabilities in its St. Louis office, with a strong team also in Kansas City. The firm carries significant litigation expertise in FLSA and wage and hour class and collective actions and advises on labor law issues that include negotiations with unions and the NLRB. It also offers experience in ERISA litigation and trade secrets disputes.
  3. Jackson Lewis P.C.
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    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jackson Lewis P.C. is recognized for its notable employment litigation offering in both Kansas City and St. Louis. The team works closely with a number of public sector employers, as well as those in the hospitality and manufacturing industries, and demonstrates expertise in employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. The firm also provides significant capabilities in labor relations, including collective bargaining and labor arbitrations.
  4. Littler Mendelson, PC
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    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Littler Mendelson, PC has a well-reputed labor and employment boutique with a strong presence across Kansas City and St. Louis. The team provides expertise on a wide range of labor and union-related issues, most notably on wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims. It also has good employment experience, particularly in litigious matters, and often represents clients in single-plaintiff discrimination arbitrations and workers' compensation retaliation lawsuits.
  5. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
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    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP has a solid reputation for its labor and employment capabilities in the Kansas City market. The firm demonstrates particular strengths in trial litigation, representing clients in class actions and large plaintiff cases including discrimination disputes. It represents an impressive list of high-profile clients including multinational corporations from the retail, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.
  6. Stinson LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3