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USA Texas Labor & Employment

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. Littler Mendelson, PC
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    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Prowess 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.
  2. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Formidable 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.
  3. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Respected 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 LLP
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    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    National 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.
  3. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | 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."
  4. Kemp Smith LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. BakerHostetler LLP
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    BakerHostetler LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    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. Areas of expertise include discrimination, OSHA, noncompetition and wrongful termination. Advises clients on the drafting of workplace policies and practices.
  2. Bracewell LLP
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    Bracewell LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Employment 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, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Comprehensive 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.
  4. Jackson Walker LLP
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    Jackson Walker LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Respected 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.
  5. Jones Day
    3
    Jones Day
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Full-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.
  6. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Well 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.
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Band 4
  1. Fisher Phillips
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    Fisher Phillips
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Provides 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.
  2. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    A 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.
  3. Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
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    Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    San 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.
  4. Foley & Lardner LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 4
  5. Reed Smith LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. Bell Nunnally & Martin
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    Bell Nunnally & Martin
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bell 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.
  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    DLA 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.
  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Experienced 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.
  4. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Hunton 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 PC
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    Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Houston 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.
  6. Locke Lord LLP
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    Locke Lord LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Locke 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.
  7. Neel, Hooper & Banes, P.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2022 | Band 5