Does Littler Mendelson represent employees or employers?

Littler Mendelson exclusively represents management — businesses, employers, and HR departments. They do not represent employees in claims against employers.

What types of employment matters does Littler handle?

Littler handles the full range of employer-side matters including discrimination defense, wage and hour compliance, class action defense, OSHA, trade secret disputes, labor relations, and HR counseling.

How does Littler Mendelson charge for services?

Littler typically bills by the hour with rates that vary by attorney seniority and matter complexity. They also offer alternative fee arrangements for certain engagements. Contact the NYC office for a specific quote.

Littler Mendelson NYC | Employer Employment Law Firm

Note for employees: Littler Mendelson exclusively represents employers and management. If you are an employee seeking help with a workplace claim, see our Wrongful Termination Guide or Sexual Harassment Guide for employee-side firms.

Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Littler Mendelson?

If you run a business in New York City and you're facing an employee lawsuit, an EEOC charge, a union organizing campaign, or simply trying to stay on the right side of New York's complex employment laws, Littler Mendelson is the standard against which all other employer-side employment firms are measured. Founded in 1942, it is now the world's largest labor and employment law firm — with over 1,600 attorneys in more than 100 offices globally. Their New York office at 900 Third Avenue puts their deep bench of specialists minutes from your door. Named Law Firm of the Year for Employment Law–Management in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings, Littler combines the breadth of a global firm with employment-law depth no generalist firm can match.

Practice Areas

Employer Situations They Handle

Discrimination & Harassment Defense Wrongful Termination Defense Wage & Hour Compliance Class & Collective Action Defense OSHA & Workplace Safety Trade Secret & Non-Compete Labor Relations & Union Issues EEOC & Agency Investigations Employment Contracts & Handbooks Workplace Investigations

Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

Littler bills hourly with rates varying by attorney experience and matter complexity. Expect premium billing rates reflecting the firm's market position. Some matters may qualify for alternative fee arrangements or flat-fee packages.

$400–$700+

per hour (partner rates)

Varies

retainer or project fees available

The Team

New York Practice Leaders

NYC Litigation Group

Employment Litigators

Class action defense, discrimination trials, EEOC proceedings, jury-trial specialists

HR & Compliance Group

Preventive Counsel

Handbooks, contracts, investigations, wage-hour audits, manager training

Labor Relations Group

Management-Side Labor

Union organizing defense, CBA negotiation, NLRB proceedings, work stoppages

Client Experiences

What Employer Clients Say

David H., CEO

Wrongful Termination Defense · Midtown

★★★★★

"We faced a class action from former employees alleging unpaid overtime. Littler's team handled it with the kind of strategic depth you'd expect from the world's best employment firm. The case was resolved efficiently and we avoided major exposure."

Sandra M., HR Director

Employment Compliance · Financial District

★★★★★

"Littler helped us completely overhaul our HR policies before a merger. Their NYC team reviewed our handbook, non-compete agreements, and wage-hour practices. We went into the deal with confidence. Absolutely worth the investment."

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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Does Littler Mendelson represent employees?

No. Littler exclusively represents employers and management. They do not take cases on behalf of employees. If you are an employee with a workplace claim, see our Legal Needs section for employee-side firms.

Can small businesses use Littler, or is it only for large corporations?

Littler serves businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. They have specific practice groups focused on emerging companies and smaller employers, and can tailor their services accordingly.

What New York-specific employment laws does Littler help navigate?

New York has some of the most complex employment laws in the nation, including the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, NYLL wage-and-hour requirements, and local ordinances on predictive scheduling, salary disclosure, and paid leave. Littler's NYC team specializes in all of these.

Can Littler help with employment issues before litigation starts?

Absolutely — preventive counsel is core to their value. They help employers audit HR practices, update employee handbooks, conduct internal investigations, and train managers before problems arise or escalate.

How does Littler handle class action defense?

Littler has one of the leading class and collective action defense practices in the country, with dedicated teams for wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination class actions, and FLSA collective actions. They have experience defeating or limiting class certification in complex multi-plaintiff cases.

Helpful Resources & Related Pages

Legal Need Guides

Employment Law for Employers Wrongful Termination Guide Sexual Harassment Guide

Quick Facts

Founded1942

Firm SizeBigLaw · 1,600+ attorneys

RepresentsEmployers only

Fee StructureHourly / retainer

Free ConsultationYes (initial)

LanguagesMultiple — global firm

Virtual AvailableYes

2026 RankingLaw Firm of the Year

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NYC Office

Address: 900 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 583-9600

Recognition

✓ Law Firm of the Year 2026 (Employment)
✓ World's Largest Employment Firm
✓ Tier 1 — Best Law Firms® 2026
✓ Chambers & Partners Top-Ranked
✓ 1,600+ Attorneys, 100+ Offices

Littler Mendelson, P.C.