Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners help employers around the world navigate the constantly changing landscape of global, US, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace. With more than 375 lawyers and other professionals throughout our offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we apply a solution-oriented approach to give our clients a competitive edge as we work with them to address the full range of workforce matters that affect the bottom line.
We approach workplace challenges with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and the unique, industry-specific regulatory and competitive pressures they face. Our industry knowledge is particularly deep in the areas of financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, defense, food and hospitality, insurance, and manufacturing. We proactively identify risks and develop strategies and solutions to help employers avoid litigation and other employee disputes, including those that involve unions or organizing campaigns.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a formidable presence in the labor and employment market in Texas, and particularly known for its capacity to handle complex cases. The firm's expertise includes noncompete and unfair competition issues, wage and hour lawsuits, discrimination claims and FMLA law. It is also frequently sought out for its handling of labor relations and for strategic advice on union organizing efforts. The firm has an 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.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius defended Southwest Airlines against a claim that the airline was in violation of the Railway Labor Act.
Strengths
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"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius do outstanding work for us. They are practical, highly competent and the first firm I think of."
"They are smart lawyers who deliver a good service, finding the easiest, most effective solution without overcomplicating the issue or scope."
"Morgan Lewis is incredibly responsive. It is evident that they prioritize communication and understand the importance of promptly addressing any issues that may arise."
"The team brings a very high level of sophistication and we rely on their wisdom and experience. The strategy, advice and execution is spot-on."
"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius do outstanding work for us. They are practical, highly competent and the first firm I think of."
"They are smart lawyers who deliver a good service, finding the easiest, most effective solution without overcomplicating the issue or scope."
"Morgan Lewis is incredibly responsive. It is evident that they prioritize communication and understand the importance of promptly addressing any issues that may arise."
"The team brings a very high level of sophistication and we rely on their wisdom and experience. The strategy, advice and execution is spot-on."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Sheeder assists clients with a myriad of labor and employment issues, including EEOC and NLRB proceedings.
"Bob is a master of his craft."
"Robert is skilled, talented and a good litigator."
"Bob is fantastic to work with. He is very responsive, co-operative and knows his stuff in Texas."
Stefanie Moll is especially active in wage and hour litigation, also assisting clients with discrimination claims and on labor relations matters.
"Stephanie is both ingenious and brilliant in the way she approaches cases. She is an advocates' advocate and I would recommend her to anyone facing an employment issue."
"She is incredibly responsive, insightful, knowledgeable and does a great job advocating for us. She is a 'roll up your sleeves' lawyer."
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