Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
USA - Nationwide
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Band 1
1 Jones DayLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedJones Day has a leading national practice with expertise in the full spectrum of labor and employment issues and a strong track record achieving groundbreaking victories on behalf of numerous high-profile clients. The firm is sought after for its experience advising on various complex matters such as collective bargaining agreements and disputes involving the NLRB, discrimination and wage and hour class and collective action, as well as trade secret and whistle-blower disputes and ADA claims. It continues to advise clients on issues relating to corporate transactions. The firm has strength in key markets across the country, including DC, New York and California.
1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a preeminent labor and employment practice, highly regarded for its deep bench drawn partly from agencies such as the DOL and NLRB. The firm has significant expertise in representing well-known employers from a range of industries including financial services, transportation, retail, energy and manufacturing. It has huge strength in both employment law and traditional labor law matters, including class action defense, whistle-blower disputes and NLRB matters. The firm's clients include a large number of Fortune 500 companies.
1 Paul Hastings LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP lays claim to a widely praised employment practice handling a number of high-stakes matters such as wage and hour class and collective actions, discrimination class and multi-plaintiff claims, trade secret disputes and use of big data in recruitment. The firm is especially well known for its expertise in successfully trying cases on first instance and on appeal. It has huge strength in the key markets of California, Washington, DC and New York.
1 Proskauer Rose LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedProskauer Rose LLP lays claim to an eminent labor and employment practice advising on the full spectrum of such matters including complex single-plaintiff and class action litigations, best workplace practice and legal compliance, as well as collective bargaining agreements. The firm is particularly sought after for its expertise in representing clients from a myriad of industries such as healthcare, technology and financial services, as well as advising other law firms. It is also notable for its sports expertise and for advising all major US sports leagues.
1 Seyfarth Shaw LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw LLP has an acclaimed labor and employment department that concentrates its practice on employment litigation including class and collective actions and, in particular, wage and hour matters. It also regularly advises corporate groups on EEOC investigations and litigation. The firm benefits from its bench strength and depth across a broad network of offices and involvement in challenging cases. It has additional strength in labor law matters, including arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations.
Band 2
2 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedFisher Phillips is an esteemed national labor and employment firm with expertise in a wide array of issues including labor relations, international employment issues, wage and hour claims and allegations of employment harassment and discrimination. It provides advice on a regional and national scale to employers from sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing as well as retail. The firm is also adept at acting for state and local government entities, as well as educational establishments.
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP fields a notable labor and employment practice recognized for successfully handling some of the most significant class actions in connection to Title VII and wage and hour legislation as well as the ADA. The firm regularly advises on pay equity disputes. Apart from its expertise in complex litigation, it also has wide experience in assisting with the complete range of labor and employment issues including labor relations, trade secrets and workplace discrimination allegations. It is also adept at handling class action challenges to the 'independent contractor' status of workers in the gig economy.
2 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJackson Lewis P.C. is a highly respected firm with offices in over 55 locations and an extensive bench with experience in the full range of labor and employment matters including class actions, wage and hour disputes and workplace training. Its partners frequently represent private and public corporations, including Fortune 500 companies. The firm regularly undertakes collective bargaining work for employers with unionized workplaces. It is also noted for its expertise in matters at the intersection of insurance law and employment law, acting as defense counsel for the bulk of major insurance carriers writing policies for US employment law risks.
2 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedLittler Mendelson, PC is distinguished for its size and breadth of expertise in assisting national and global companies. The firm offers advice on a myriad of labor and employment matters such as sexual harassment and discrimination claims, OSHA issues, trade secret disputes and labor relations. Clients benefit from ancillary services such as ongoing training and a range of employment law products.
2 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC boasts a formidable labor and employment practice with numerous offices across the USA, providing advice on the whole range of relevant matters such as internal workplace investigations, litigation and regulatory compliance. The firm represents clients in the aviation, retail and transportation industries, among others. Its experience includes advising on discrimination claims, class action waivers, overtime regulations and restrictive covenant disputes.
2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is well regarded for its strength in acting on behalf of prominent clients from the financial services, technology and retail industries in complex employment litigation such as wage and hour and discrimination class and collective actions, trade secrets matters and other individual and multi-plaintiff cases. The firm is equipped to handle disputes over the classification of independent contractors. It also handles, among other matters, whistle-blower claims. Orrick has strength on either coast, with impressive showings in the employment space in both California and New York.
Band 3
3 Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP has a well-regarded labor and employment practice with strength across several states. It has particular expertise in handling wage and hour class actions, as well as traditional labor law matters. The firm represents clients in the sports, healthcare and entertainment industries, among others.
3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, PA has a preeminent group with extensive coverage across the USA and a wealth of experience advising employers. The firm possesses vast experience handling wage and hour, discrimination and sexual harassment claims, and also advises clients on labor relations and OSHA issues.
Band 4
4 AkinLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedAkin handles a variety of contentious labor and employment matters, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination claims and contractual litigation. The firm advises prominent clients in the sports, food and beverage and retail industries, among others.
4 BakerHostetler LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP is a highly regarded firm with offices across the USA. It is noted for its wealth of expertise in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and NLRB proceedings. The firm is also able to advise on employment litigation, including harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
4 Cozen O'ConnorLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCozen O'Connor has a noteworthy labor and employment practice with a broad clientele, which includes public and private sector companies as well as nonprofit organizations. The firm assists clients on a variety of matters including harassment allegations and wage and hour class actions. It regularly advises clients on regulatory proceedings, including before the NLRB, OSHA and EEOC.
4 Epstein Becker & Green PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedEpstein Becker & Green PC has a well-respected national practice with significant expertise in traditional labor relations matters. The firm is also able to advise on employment lawsuits, including discrimination and sexual harassment claims. It acts on behalf of clients in the food and beverage and media industries, among others.
4 Faegre DrinkerLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFaeger Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is a go-to labor and employment firm for major national corporations, with broad expertise and expansive coverage across the USA. It demonstrates strengths in wage and hour, discrimination and contractual litigation. The firm also advises clients on labor relations matters, including union avoidance and collective bargaining.
4 McGuireWoods LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP offers strength in an array of labor and employment matters. The firm acts on behalf of large corporations in a wide range of sectors, including the food and beverage, financial services and aviation industries. It has a strong track record in employment litigation, including trade secrets, discrimination and wage and hour disputes, as well as providing expertise in alternative dispute resolution.
4 Reed Smith LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedReed Smith LLP offers strong expertise across a number of offices in the USA including in California, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. It handles an array of labor and employment matters for employers in the financial services, technology and life sciences sectors, among others. The firm provides counsel on a range of matters including discrimination, breach of contract and wage and hour claims.
Band 5
5 Barnes & Thornburg LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBarnes & Thornburg LLP offers broad coverage of labor and employment matters with particular strength in the Midwest. The firm assists its enviable client base with a variety of issues, including OSHA, discrimination and trade secrets disputes. It also fields expertise in traditional labor law.
5 Davis Wright TremaineLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine LLP has a nationwide labor and employment practice with particular prominence on the West Coast, and additional strength in New York. The firm frequently handles labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and union avoidance. It has extensive litigation experience, which includes defending discrimination, wage and hour and sexual harassment claims.
5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Labor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP has an impressive depth of expertise spanning labor and employment litigation, including handling discrimination and noncompete disputes as well as large-scale wage and hour class actions. The firm acts for domestic and international clients and has diverse sector coverage, including healthcare, finance, retail and technology. It also has considerable advisory capacity, particularly in the context of corporate transactions. It has notable coverage of key markets such as California, Illinois, New York and Texas.
5 Perkins Coie LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP fields a respected group of attorneys with expertise in a variety of labor and employment matters, including trade secrets, discrimination and sexual harassment as well as wage and hour disputes. The firm regularly represents clients from the technology, media and manufacturing industries, among others.