Labor & Employment | USA

Cozen O'Connor has a comprehensive labor and employment practice that draws on a strong bench of litigators. The firm is frequently retained in high-stakes judicial and administrative disputes, including discrimination claims, wage and hour actions, and equal pay matters. Also noted for its expertise in managing labor relations and handling related arbitration, Cozen O'Connor represents clients from an array of sectors including healthcare, education, manufacturing and technology.

Duane Morris offers comprehensive coverage across a range of employment and immigration matters. It draws from an experienced pool of litigators to act in wage and hour disputes and wider employment claims that cross state lines. The firm is also noted for its strength in traditional labor law, including labor relations matters, union issues and regulatory compliance. It acts for a broad spectrum of public and private sector clients.

Faegre Drinker has a solid labor and employment practice in Philadelphia that acts for a broad nationwide and international client base. The team defends employers against matters such as discrimination claims and wrongful termination claims, as well as regularly handling major class and collective actions such as wage and hour disputes. It has notable strength in representing nonprofits, while also advising for-profits in industries such as financial services, retail and manufacturing.

Littler Mendelson provides traditional labor law expertise, with experience representing clients in administrative proceedings, during arbitrations and in union negotiations. It also fields strong employment law capabilities and has experience in handling discrimination disputes and collective action. The firm's strong presence in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is supplemented by extensive nationwide capabilities.

Fox Rothschild boasts a well-regarded labor and employment practice. The team handles a variety of litigation matters, including discrimination and retaliation claims, as well as providing employment advice and training.

Holland & Knight's dynamic labor and employment practice is recommended for its expertise in whistle-blower actions and discrimination claims. Noted for its strength with regard to restrictive covenant agreements and equal pay matters, the team is adept at handling matters for large employers in sectors such as financial services, healthcare and telecommunications.

Jackson Lewis is a highly regarded firm with a longstanding focus on labor and employment work. The group's broad capabilities include strength in internal investigations, class action litigation, discrimination and trade secret matters.

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP demonstrates a strong litigation practice regularly defending employer clients in a wide range of claims including discrimination, harassment and relation. It also offers expertise in restrictive covenant and trade secrets matters. The group is notable for its work with clients from the education and healthcare sectors, among others.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP offers a well-regarded labor and employment group with extensive trial experience, often representing clients in equal pay, discrimination and harassment cases alongside collective bargaining agreements. The team is especially noted for representing clients in the healthcare and education industries.