Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 3
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Provided by Kean Miller LLP
Kean Miller attorneys have more than 150 years of combined experience in labor and employment law. We represent some of the world’s largest corporations, regional companies, and local businesses.
We perform three main labor and employment services for clients: (1) preventive counseling and training, and assistance in drafting and revising employment policies, handbooks, and procedures; (2) defense of lawsuits and administrative proceedings; and (3) assistance in labor management (union) relations. Kean Miller’s practice is largely restricted to the representation of employers.
We handle employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases (Title VII, age, disability, equal pay, state law) before the EEOC and state agencies, and courts. We try cases before juries and judges in federal and state court. In addition, we prepare drug policies and handle litigation associated with drug testing programs, draft personnel policies and employee manuals, and provide day-to-day advice on a wide range of employment matters. We assist our clients in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, advise clients on labor contract interpretation and the handling of grievances, and try labor arbitration cases. We handle injunction and NLRB cases arising out of strikes, picket line violence, secondary boycotts and jurisdictional disputes.
Chambers Review
Kean Miller LLP represents employers across a range of labor and employment disputes, including EEOC proceedings as well as discrimination and harassment suits. The team demonstrates significant labor law expertise, which sees it regularly advise on wrongful terminations. It is also recognized for its strength in advising on company-wide employment policies and regulatory compliance. The practice counsels national, regional and local employers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has deep knowledge and expertise and there is lots of talent in the group."
"Its attorneys are incredibly knowledgeable on all labor and employment matters."
"The firm has deep knowledge and expertise and there is lots of talent in the group."
"Its attorneys are incredibly knowledgeable on all labor and employment matters."
Notable Practitioners
Erin Kilgore handles labor and employment matters for her clients, both in state and federal court and before the NLRB and EOCC. Her experience includes discrimination, wrongful termination and collective bargaining issues.
"Erin is strategic and incredibly responsive."
"Erin is an exceptionally talented counselor and advocate. Her knowledge of employment law is both broad and deep. She is responsive, engaged, and uber-reliable."
Edward Hardin has significant experience of representing clients active in sectors such as energy, manufacturing and retail, in an array of employment disputes. He has additional strength in advising on labor law matters, including collective bargaining and wage and hour class matters.
"Edward is such a pleasure to work with. No question is ever dismissed. He takes the time needed to provide his clients with a deeper level of understanding of the topic discussed."
Scott Huffstetler regularly represents major companies in a range of wrongful termination and discrimination cases, including those based on age, sex and race. He also has experience in appearing before the EEOC.
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