Miami, FL/ April 18, 2007 -- Littler Mendelson, the nation's largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest shareholder, Jorge Lopez, to the firm's Miami office.

Coming to Littler from Jackson Lewis, Lopez has been practicing immigration law for more than 20 years. He is board certified in immigration and nationality law, and is past vice-chair of the Florida Bar's Certification Committee. He has advised numerous multi-national companies in meeting their workforce needs around the world.

"Jorge will be a wonderful addition to our office," said Lori Brown, office managing shareholder of Littler's Miami office. "Not only is he well-known and highly respected in the Miami community, but he will also be well-placed to practice complex immigration within the broad spectrum of Littler's national platform."

Lopez concentrates his practice in corporate immigration, assisting corporations in processing visa petitions from temporary and permanent to corporate and individual. He has represented institutions in healthcare, technology, education, finance and manufacturing on matters related to immigration.

Lopez received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami in 1985 and a bachelor of science degree in accounting from New York University. Born in La Habana, Cuba, Lopez is fluent in Spanish.

About Littler Mendelson

With more than 600 attorneys and 42 offices in major metropolitan areas nationwide, Littler Mendelson is the largest law firm in the United States devoted exclusively to representing management in employment, employee benefits and labor law matters. The firm's client base ranges from Fortune 500 companies to small-business owners. Established in 1942, the firm has litigated, mediated and negotiated some of the most influential cases and labor contracts in the nation's history. For more information, visit www.littler.com.