Robert F. Friedman
Rob Friedman is the Co-Chair of Littler’s Arbitration Practice Group, leading a national team of attorneys with extensive experience in drafting, promulgating, and enforcing employment arbitration agreements. Previously, Rob served as the Managing Shareholder of Littler’s Dallas, Austin, and Fayetteville offices. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Rob exclusively represents employers, litigating on behalf of management before state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrators, and state and federal agencies.
As a leading nationwide authority on drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements, Rob has successfully argued arbitration enforcement issues before state and United States Courts of Appeals, state Supreme Courts, and the United States Supreme Court. His practice also includes significant nationwide experience representing businesses in wage and hour class and collective action litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state law. Additionally, Rob litigates, arbitrates, and manages a large docket of employment discrimination, C-Suite executive disputes, and breach of contract cases.
Most commonly, Rob works with the following types of clients:
- Energy, oil and gas and drilling companies
- Hospital and healthcare providers
- Rent-to-own companies
- Retailers
- Service organizations
- Telecommunications companies
- Temporary and PEO agencies
- Transportation industry
Rob has authored numerous articles, chapters, and publications regarding arbitration, wage and hour matters, class action defense, and the WARN Act, and is a frequent presenter at legal events. He is frequently quoted by leading legal news publications.
Highlight
Speaking Engagements
Live Event
Arbitration Update: Is it Smooth Sailing After Viking River and What Can We Do to Avoid New Challenges?
Who Wants to Be a Lawionaire?
The Enduring Value of Employment Arbitration Agreements Under Attack
The Great Arbitration Debate: Do Employment Arbitration Agreements Still Make Sense for Employers?
Live Event
Arbitration After Epic
Webinar
Webinar
Webinar
The Battle Over Arbitration Continues: The FAA, the NLRA and Other Lingering Skirmishes
The Current Status of Arbitration Agreements Under the New Administration and in the Courts
Arbitration Agreements: Attacks on Class Action Waivers
Attacks on All Fronts: FLSA Lawsuits, and the NLRB's Attacks on Arbitration Class Waivers
Preparing for Change: DOL’s Final Rule on Overtime and Brief Update on the Affordable Care Act
Flanking Attacks and Other Maneuvers: How the Plaintiffs’ Bar Defeats Arbitral Class Waiver Clauses
Hot Topics in Employment Law
Live Event