Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Contact number
+1 202 624 2500Chambers Review
Crowell & Moring LLP has impressive experience handling labor relations and employment mandates for technology, healthcare and professional services companies, among others. The firm is knowledgeable about pay equity and discrimination matters, and frequently handles labor mandates before the NLRB. It is also noted for capabilities in class action work.
Work Highlights
- Crowell & Moring LLP defended a US university in a pay equity discrimination case brought by a professor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Crowell & Moring provides top-notch legal counsel on employment matters. The team is able to provide counsel on complex matters and is extremely responsive."
"The team provides thorough and helpful expertise in a variety of issues. They are extremely responsive and are able to bring in additional strength when needed."
"They provide a personal service and help to stay ahead of trends and potential exposure. They are responsive and find the right expertise in their law firm to help clients."
"They are client-oriented in their advice and are able to jump in quickly when needed."
"The firm's service levels are extremely high and the team is prized on its responsiveness."
"Crowell & Moring provides top-notch legal counsel on employment matters. The team is able to provide counsel on complex matters and is extremely responsive."
"The team provides thorough and helpful expertise in a variety of issues. They are extremely responsive and are able to bring in additional strength when needed."
"They provide a personal service and help to stay ahead of trends and potential exposure. They are responsive and find the right expertise in their law firm to help clients."
"They are client-oriented in their advice and are able to jump in quickly when needed."
"The firm's service levels are extremely high and the team is prized on its responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Kris Meade frequently represents employers in litigation and enforcement actions involving non-discrimination law and pay equity. Meade is also active in providing advise and counsel in audits and investigations to companies.
"Kris is an employment law expert and has deep expertise. He is detail-oriented and proactive."
"Kris always makes himself available and provides insightful counsel. He knows our business well and is a trusted leader."
Trina Fairley Barlow is cochair of the firm's labor and employment offering. She receives acclaim for her handling of high-stakes employment disputes. She is particularly adept at representing government contractors.
"Trina allows for new ideas and creativity to thrive. She has a clear vision and a defined strategy that she is able to adapt throughout a case."
"Trina is a very diligent and insightful attorney who provides pragmatic solutions."