Ranking tables

Labor & Employment | USA

Missouri: St Louis & 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.

Rankings overview for Departments

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Husch Blackwell LLP
    1
    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 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.
  2. Littler Mendelson, PC
    1
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 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.
  3. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
    1
    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.
2
Band 2
  1. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    2
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    BCLP has an excellent reputation in St. Louis for the breadth of its labor and employment offering. Serving a diverse client base across industries including education, technology, hotels and construction, the firm offers wide-ranging expertise that includes union-related issues, nationwide class actions and discrimination claims, among other matters.
  2. UB Greensfelder LLP
    2
    UB Greensfelder LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
3
Band 3
  1. Armstrong Teasdale LLP
    3
    Armstrong Teasdale LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Armstrong Teasdale LLP is home to a strong team with an excellent reputation for the strength of its employment litigation practice in St. Louis. The team has good knowledge of matters involving union relations and also regularly handles EEOC charges and an array of significant discrimination lawsuits. The firm's prominent client base includes public sector organizations and multinational corporations.
  2. Jackson Lewis P.C.
    3
    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 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.
  3. Polsinelli PC
    3
    Polsinelli PC
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 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.
  4. Thompson Coburn LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3