Los Angeles, CA (March 30, 2010) - Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, announced today the addition of Robert Conti to its growing Orange County office.

Conti brings to Littler a successful record of representing employers before state, federal and appellate courts, and before administrative agencies. His extensive experience includes defending management in wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour claims and class action lawsuits. His particular focus includes disability discrimination claims arising out of industrial injuries.

Conti also provides employment counsel to a broad range of public sector clients, including several high-profile colleges and universities. Conti is a frequent lecturer on employment-related topics and regularly provides educational training, including sexual harassment training, to his clients.

"Bob is a great addition to our office and Firm," said Fermin Llaguno, Office Managing Shareholder of the Orange County Office. "His commitment to client service and providing efficient and effective solutions to employment-related matters is exactly what Littler is all about."

"I'm looking forward to joining Littler and to working with such an exceptional team of attorneys," said Conti. "The Firm's reputation, resources and deep knowledge base will greatly enhance my ability to deliver comprehensive, high quality labor and employment legal services to my clients."

He began his career with a clerkship at the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to joining Littler, he was a partner at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes. He received his J.D. from Loyola School of Law and his B.A. in Journalism from University of Southern California.

About Littler Mendelson

With more than 750 attorneys and 48 offices, Littler Mendelson is the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in employment and labor law matters. As the only U.S. member of the Ius Laboris global alliance, Littler has extensive resources to address the needs of multi-national clients, from navigating international employment laws and labor relations issues to applying corporate policies worldwide. Established in 1942, the Firm has litigated, mediated and negotiated some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record. For more information, visit littler.com.