Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
A Martin Wickliff Cozen O'Connor17 Years Ranked- Jeffrey C Londa Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC21 Years Ranked
- Mark ShankDiamond McCarthy LLP
Band 1
Ann Marie Painter Perkins Coie LLP13 Years Ranked
John V Jansonius Jackson Walker LLP21 Years Ranked
Robert E Sheeder Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP21 Years Ranked- Shauna Clark Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
- C B BurnsKemp Smith LLP
- Charles C High JrKemp Smith LLP
Band 2
Amy Karff Halevy Bracewell LLP20 Years Ranked
Arthur Carter Littler Mendelson, PC17 Years Ranked- Carter Crow Norton Rose Fulbright19 Years Ranked
Christopher V Bacon Vinson & Elkins LLP18 Years Ranked
Holly H Williamson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP20 Years Ranked
Mark Temple BakerHostetler LLP9 Years Ranked
Rachel Steely Foley & Lardner LLP8 Years Ranked
Scott McDonald Littler Mendelson, PC18 Years Ranked
Scott R McLaughlin Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC6 Years Ranked
Sean Becker Vinson & Elkins LLP8 Years Ranked
Stefanie Moll Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP8 Years Ranked
Teresa S Valderrama Fisher Phillips20 Years Ranked
Band 3
A John Harper III Littler Mendelson, PC4 Years Ranked
Brian M Jorgensen Jones Day4 Years Ranked
Dennis P Duffy Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC13 Years Ranked
Ethel J Johnson Greenberg Traurig, LLP10 Years Ranked
Jay Aldis Gray Reed9 Years Ranked
Marc Katz DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
Ron Chapman Jr Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC15 Years Ranked
Shafeeqa Watkins Giarratani Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC12 Years Ranked
Timothy M Watson Seyfarth Shaw LLP8 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alana Ackels Bell Nunnally & Martin2 Years Ranked
Andrew Gould Wick Phillips Attorneys & Counselors2 Years Ranked
Anthony Campiti Holland & Knight LLP6 Years Ranked
Bryant S McFall Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC13 Years Ranked
Christine Reinhard Schmoyer Reinhard LLP6 Years Ranked- J. Michael Rose Locke Lord LLP3 Years Ranked
Joanne R Bush Jones Day5 Years Ranked
Jordan Cowman Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
Laura E O'Donnell Haynes and Boone, LLP11 Years Ranked
Margaret H Allen Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Matthew T. Deffebach Haynes and Boone, LLP5 Years Ranked
Paulo B McKeeby Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
Rebecca L Baker Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked- Richard B Hankins Perkins Coie LLP17 Years Ranked
Scott M. Nelson Baker Botts L.L.P.4 Years Ranked
Shannon B. Schmoyer Schmoyer Reinhard LLP8 Years Ranked
Stephen Roppolo Fisher Phillips14 Years Ranked
Theodore D Meyer Blank Rome LLP20 Years Ranked
Vanessa Griffith Vinson & Elkins LLP13 Years Ranked- Bryant BanesNeel, Hooper & Banes, P.C.
- Dean J SchanerSchaner Law Firm PLLC
- Jason BouletteBoulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Band 5
Alicia Voltmer Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Arthur Lambert Fisher Phillips8 Years Ranked- Esteban "Steve" Shardonofsky Seyfarth Shaw LLP4 Years Ranked
Karen C. Denney Haynes and Boone, LLP3 Years Ranked
Karl Nelson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
Laura Gibson Dentons US LLP2 Years Ranked
Lauren Kulpa Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
Michael D Mitchell Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC8 Years Ranked- Shira R Yoshor Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLittler Mendelson, PC demonstrates prowess in handling the full spectrum of labor and employment matters across the state of Texas. It has a large and strong bench, and is well known for its representation of an impressive roster of clients, including those in the energy sector. The team offers strong capabilities in labor relations and is also experienced in handling complex employment litigation, including discrimination and trade secret misappropriation claims.
1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a formidable presence in the labor and employment market in Texas, and particularly known for its capacity to handle complex cases. The firm's expertise includes noncompete and unfair competition issues, wage and hour lawsuits, and FMLA law. It is also frequently sought out for its handling of discrimination claims. The firm has an enviable client roster ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to local companies, frequently acting on behalf of employers in the financial services, transportation, and oil and gas markets.
1 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a national labor and employment boutique offering expert knowledge across the full spectrum of employee-related issues, including workplace safety and employee benefits. The firm handles high-publicity cases for an impressive roster of clients, which includes local authorities and large corporations. It possesses specialist expertise handling discrimination, noncompete, harassment and retaliation disputes, as well as the full range of labor issues. The firm is also noted for its strength in wage and hour litigation.
Band 2
2 Haynes and Boone, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedHaynes and Boone, LLP is a comprehensive employment offering with national expertise in the field. The firm is known for its work in OSHA and employment litigation and advice. It handles employment questions relating to corporate transactions, as well as acting in unfair competition and trade secret cases. The firm also offers strengths in handling wage and hour collective actions and discrimination claims. It represents clients in the healthcare and retail industries, among others.
2 Norton Rose FulbrightLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has a respected nationwide practice with a strong presence in the energy and natural resources industry in Texas for labor and employment issues. The firm is praised for its multifaceted approach to a wide range of employment cases, from OSHA to discrimination. The group offers particular expertise in defending wage and hour class and collective actions.
2 Seyfarth Shaw LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a national firm with a strong presence in Texas, noted for its representation of clients in the full range of employment and labor law matters. The firm has sector-specific experience pertaining to the oil, gas and healthcare industries, among others. The team is particularly active in representing employers in class and collective actions concerning overtime and other wage and hour issues. The firm is also noted for its handling of discrimination and retaliation lawsuits.
2 Vinson & Elkins LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP has a strong employment practice providing advice and counsel across a range of matters including internal investigations and complex class and collective actions. The firm draws on its strong client base in the energy and natural resources industry, offering particular experience in MSHA and OSHA compliance and investigations. It is also noted for its handling of the employment law implications of corporate transactions.
Band 3
3 BakerHostetler LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP has a nationwide practice with a solid offering in the Texas market and a strong portfolio of labor and employment work, particularly in the oil and gas arena. The firm's areas of expertise include discrimination, OSHA, noncompetition and wrongful termination. It also advises clients on the drafting of workplace policies and practices.
3 Bracewell LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBracewell LLP's employment group is noted for its class action, whistle-blower and OSHA expertise. The firm's attorneys are experienced in handling union-management relations and litigating age and race discrimination cases. The team represents clients ranging from those in the hospitality industry to those in education.
3 Jackson Walker LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP provides a broad range of labor and employment advice, with a large team handling matters such as labor relations and the employment implications of M&A. The firm is also noted for its strength in employment litigation. It acts on behalf of prominent names in a number of sectors, including financial institutions and hospitality companies.
3 Jones DayLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJones Day is a full-service firm with a wealth of expertise in labor and employment law. The firm advises employers on the full range of contentious matters, including wage and hour, wrongful termination and discrimination claims. The firm is highly proficient in labor matters, including union-organizing campaigns and labor arbitrations. It also represents clients in the telecommunications, energy and healthcare industries, among others.
3 Perkins Coie LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP is well versed in a variety of labor and employment matters, including trade secret theft, wage and hour, and sexual harassment claims. The firm has a notable strength handling discrimination charges, and counseling employers on internal diversity and inclusion programs. It regularly represents clients in the technology, manufacturing and finance industries, among others.
Band 4
4 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedFisher Phillips provides clients with employment law counseling, compliance advice and preventive programs regarding contracts, sexual harassment and hazards in the workplace. The firm has strong litigation experience in complex cases arising under the FLSA, ADA, Title VII and OSHA, among many more. It is also noted for its strengths in noncompetition and trade secret disputes.
4 Foley & Lardner LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP has skilled lawyers with broad labor and employment expertise, encompassing discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes, and wage and hour litigation. The team has additional experience handling labor relations issues and the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions, as well as OSHA claims and compliance. The firm's clients include companies in the energy, hospitality and retail sectors.
4 Holland & Knight LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP is a respected firm for handling employment discrimination, contract, and wage and hour cases, alongside other employment law issues. The firm possesses a strong practice in the representation of employers in investigations and enforcement activities by government agencies such as the EEOC. Its attorneys advise a diverse roster of clients, including companies in the energy, telecommunications and transportation industries.
4 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is particularly noted for its expertise in wage and hour class and collective actions, and is also proficient in other labor and employment work. Its clients include those in the energy, hospitality and food industries. The firm has broad reach in Texas, with offices in Austin, Houston and Dallas.
4 Reed Smith LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedReed Smith LLP is a respected Houston and Dallas-based offering complemented by the firm's impressive nationwide capabilities. The firm counsels employers across a range of industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and energy. It also provides noted prowess in labor and employment litigation, including noncompetition, wage and hour, and wrongful termination disputes.
4 Schmoyer Reinhard LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedSchmoyer Reinhard LLP is a San Antonio-based boutique with broad expertise in labor and employment matters. The firm assists employers with high-stakes Title VII, ADA and FMLA disputes, in addition to counseling clients on all aspects of managing a workforce. It acts for household-name clients in a wide array of sectors, including energy, transportation and telecommunications.
Band 5
5 Bell Nunnally & MartinLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBell Nunnally & Martin LLP is a respected Dallas-based firm which undertakes complex labor and employment disputes work on behalf of employers. The firm is particularly well versed in handling discrimination claims and wage and hour disputes brought under state and federal law. Its expertise further covers workplace safety.
5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Labor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP is a strong choice to advise employers on complex labor and employment disputes including noncompetition, discrimination, and wage and hour claims. The group also offers day-to-day employment counseling and supports clients with transactional employment concerns. The firm offers strength across Texas with offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and clients further benefit from the firm's vast nationwide reach and ability to work on cross-state mandates.
5 Gray ReedLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGray Reed has an impressive labor and employment offering, which sees it advise employers across a range of sectors, including construction, financial services and manufacturing. The firm frequently undertakes wage and hour disputes as well as contentious employment mandates. Its attorneys are also sought out to advise on drafting employment agreements and policies, as well as employment compliance. With offices in Dallas, Houston and Waco, it offers far-reaching coverage in Texas.
5 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, PA is experienced at counseling multinational companies on international labor and employment issues. The firm also offers expertise in domestic employment litigation including trade secrets, discrimination, and wage and hour claims. It also regularly represents employers before regulatory agencies including the EEOC and DOL. Its attorneys represent a prominent international client base consisting of companies in the retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries, among others.
5 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedJackson Lewis P.C. is a go-to national labor and employment boutique with significant presence in Texas, including offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston. The team undertakes the full range of contentious and noncontentious employment mandates, including advising on M&A transactions. The firm is also frequently engaged to handle collective bargaining negotiations and other traditional labor issues.
5 Kane Russell Coleman Logan PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKane Russell Coleman Logan PC is a Houston and Dallas-based firm with strong expertise in employment compliance and litigation. The firm is experienced in handling breach of contract, wage and hour, and discrimination claims. Its clients include companies in the engineering, energy and manufacturing industries.
5 Locke Lord LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedLocke Lord LLP acts on behalf of management in significant labor and employment matters often, including wage and hour and restrictive covenant disputes. The firm's clients include companies in the energy and technology sectors.