Ranking tables
USA Texas Labor & Employment
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Littler Mendelson, PC 16 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 15 Years Ranked- Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Fisher Phillips 11 Years Ranked
Holland & Knight LLP 12 Years Ranked
Schmoyer Reinhard LLP 7 Years Ranked- Foley & Lardner LLP
- Reed Smith LLP
Senior Statespeople
A Martin Wickliff Cozen O'Connor16 Years Ranked- Philip J Pfeiffer Norton Rose Fulbright19 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey C Londa
- Mark Shank
Band 1
Band 2
Amy Karff Halevy Bracewell LLP19 Years Ranked
Ann Marie Painter Perkins Coie LLP12 Years Ranked
Arthur Carter Littler Mendelson, PC16 Years Ranked- Carter Crow Norton Rose Fulbright18 Years Ranked
Holly H Williamson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP19 Years Ranked
Mark Temple BakerHostetler LLP8 Years Ranked
Scott McDonald Littler Mendelson, PC17 Years Ranked
Sean Becker Vinson & Elkins LLP7 Years Ranked- Shauna Clark Norton Rose Fulbright16 Years Ranked
Teresa S Valderrama Fisher Phillips19 Years Ranked- Scott R McLaughlin
Band 3
A John Harper III Littler Mendelson, PC3 Years Ranked
Brian M Jorgensen Jones Day3 Years Ranked
Christopher V Bacon Vinson & Elkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Dennis P Duffy Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC12 Years Ranked
Stefanie Moll Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
Timothy M Watson Seyfarth Shaw LLP7 Years Ranked
Vanessa Griffith Vinson & Elkins LLP12 Years Ranked- Jay Aldis
- Rachel Steely
- Ron Chapman Jr
- Shafeeqa Watkins Giarratani
Band 4
Alana Ackels Bell Nunnally & Martin1 Years Ranked
Alicia Voltmer Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
Anthony Campiti Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
Arthur Lambert Fisher Phillips7 Years Ranked
Christine Reinhard Schmoyer Reinhard LLP5 Years Ranked
Ethel J Johnson Greenberg Traurig, LLP9 Years Ranked
J. Michael Rose Locke Lord LLP2 Years Ranked
Joanne R Bush Jones Day4 Years Ranked
Karl Nelson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
Laura E O'Donnell Haynes and Boone, LLP10 Years Ranked
Laura Gibson Dentons US LLP1 Years Ranked
Marc Katz DLA Piper LLP (US)9 Years Ranked
Margaret H Allen Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Matthew T. Deffebach Haynes and Boone, LLP4 Years Ranked
Melissa Goodman Haynes and Boone, LLP3 Years Ranked
Nancy L Patterson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
Rebecca L Baker Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Richard B Hankins Perkins Coie LLP16 Years Ranked
Scott M. Nelson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP3 Years Ranked
Shannon B. Schmoyer Schmoyer Reinhard LLP7 Years Ranked
Stephen Roppolo Fisher Phillips13 Years Ranked
Theodore D Meyer Blank Rome LLP19 Years Ranked- Andrew Gould
- Bryant Banes
- Bryant S McFall
- Dean J Schaner
- Jason Boulette
- Jordan Cowman
- Michael D Mitchell
- Paulo B McKeeby
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2022 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedProwess in handling the full spectrum of labor and employment matters across the state of Texas. Large and strong bench, well known for its representation of an impressive roster of clients in the insurance, pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others. Offers strong capabilities in labor relations and also experienced with handling complex employment litigation, including discrimination and trade secret misappropriation claims.1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedFormidable presence in the labor and employment market in Texas, and particularly known for its capacity to handle complex cases. Expertise includes noncompete and unfair competition issues, wage and hour lawsuits and FMLA law. Also frequently sought out for its handling of discrimination claims. 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.
Band 2
2 Norton Rose FulbrightLabor & Employment2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedRespected nationwide practice with a strong presence in the energy and natural resources industry in Texas for labor and employment issues. Praised for its multifaceted approach to a wide range of employment cases, from OSHA to discrimination. Offers particular expertise in defending wage and hour class and collective actions.
2 Seyfarth Shaw LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedNational firm with a strong presence in Texas, noted for its representation of clients in the full range of employment and labor law matters. Sector-specific experience pertaining to the oil, gas and healthcare industries, among others. Particularly active in representing employers in class and collective actions concerning overtime and other wage and hour issues. Also noted for its handling of discrimination and retaliation lawsuits.
2 Vinson & Elkins LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked"The Vinson & Elkins team stands out because of their enthusiasm, availability and willingness to commit their time to assist, even on short notice. The team is professional, zealous, dedicated, intelligent and efficient while their specific strength lies in their attention to detail and ability to consolidate resources and deploy staff who have particular expertise in the areas required to resolve clients' disputes and complete vital research projects."
Band 3
3 BakerHostetler LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedNationwide 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. Areas of expertise include discrimination, OSHA, noncompetition and wrongful termination. Advises clients on the drafting of workplace policies and practices.
3 Bracewell LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedEmployment group noted for its class action, whistle-blower and OSHA expertise. Houses attorneys experienced in handling union-management relations and litigating age and race discrimination cases. ERISA litigation is a growing focus for the team. Represents clients ranging from those in the hospitality industry to those in education.
3 Haynes and Boone, LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedComprehensive employment offering with national expertise in the field. Known for its work in OSHA and employment litigation and advice. Handles employment questions relating to corporate transactions, as well as acting in unfair competition and trade secret cases. Also offers strengths in handling wage and hour collective actions and discrimination claims. Represents clients in the healthcare and retail industries, among others.
3 Jackson Walker LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedRespected provision of 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. Also noted for its strength in employment litigation. Acts on behalf of prominent names in a number of sectors, including financial institutions and hospitality companies.
3 Jones DayLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedFull-service firm with a wealth of expertise in labor and employment law. Advises employers on the full range of contentious matters, including wage and hour, wrongful termination and discrimination claims. Highly proficient in labor matters, including union-organizing campaigns and labor arbitrations. Represents clients in the telecommunications, energy and healthcare industries, among others.
3 Perkins Coie LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWell versed in a variety of labor and employment matters, including trade secret theft, wage and hour, and sexual harassment claims. Notable strength handling discrimination charges, and counseling employers on internal diversity and inclusion programs. Regularly represents clients in the technology, manufacturing and finance industries, among others.
Band 4
4 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedProvides clients with employment law counseling, compliance advice and preventive programs regarding contracts, sexual harassment and hazards in the workplace. Strong litigation experience in complex cases arising under the FLSA, ADA, Title VII and OSHA, among many more. Also noted for its strengths in noncompetition and trade secret disputes.4 Holland & Knight LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedA respected firm for handling employment discrimination, contract and wage and hour cases, alongside other employment law issues. Possesses a strong practice in the representation of employers in investigations and enforcement activities by government agencies such as the EEOC. Advises a diverse roster of clients, including companies in the energy, telecommunications and transportation industries.4 Schmoyer Reinhard LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedSan Antonio-based boutique with broad expertise in labor and employment matters. Assists employers with high-stakes Title VII, ADA and FMLA disputes, in addition to counseling clients on all aspects of managing a workforce. Acts for household-name clients in a wide array of sectors, including energy, transportation and telecommunications.
Band 5
5 Bell Nunnally & MartinLabor & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 1 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 & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 1 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. DLA 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 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedExperienced with counseling multinational companies on international labor and employment issues. Also offers expertise in domestic employment litigation including trade secrets, discrimination and wage and hour claims. Also regularly represents employers before regulatory agencies including the EEOC and DOL. Represents a prominent international client base consisting of companies in the retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries, among others.
5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth 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.
5 Kane Russell Coleman Logan PCLabor & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedHouston and Dallas-based firm with strong expertise in employment compliance and litigation. Experienced with handling breach of contract, wage and hour and discrimination claims. Clients include companies in the engineering, energy and manufacturing industries.
5 Locke Lord LLPLabor & Employment2022 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedLocke Lord LLP acts on behalf of management in significant labor and employment matters often, including wage and hour and restrictive covenant disputes. Clients include companies in the energy and technology sectors.