(January 6, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elevated 28 attorneys to shareholder status, effective January 1, 2020.

“We congratulate this talented and diverse group of new shareholders who have distinguished themselves by providing excellent client service and legal counsel necessary to help the firm grow and thrive in the years ahead,” said Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, co-managing directors of Littler, in a joint statement. “Furthermore, we are proud that almost 80 percent of our 2020 class identify as diverse attorneys. Over a third participated in Littler’s award-winning Career Advocacy Program, which matches diverse associates with firm leaders who facilitate sponsorship, mentoring, and career development.”

This is one of the largest elevated shareholder classes in the firm’s history and spans across 22 offices. The newly elected shareholders include the following individuals:

• Janel Ablon – Los Angeles, CA
• Allison Brown – Pittsburgh, PA
• Mel Cole – San Francisco, CA
• Christopher Dengler – Los Angeles, CA
• Sarah Fask – Philadelphia, PA
• Matthew Gallagher – Memphis, TN
• Jaclyn Giffen – Detroit, MI
• Daniel Gomez-Sanchez – Long Island, NY
• Emilie Hammerstein – Pittsburgh, PA
• Thomas Holt – Seattle, WA
• Joon Hwang – Tysons Corner, VA
• Derrick Lam – Los Angeles, CA
• Charlotte Lamont – Albuquerque, NM
• Rachael Lavi – Los Angeles, CA
• Elizabeth McKenna – New Haven, CT
• Eric Mack – Providence, RI
• Sean Malley – New York, NY
• Lauren Marcus – Newark, NJ
• Stefanie Mederos – Miami, FL
• Arrissa Meyer – Dallas, TX
• Elisa Nadeau – San Jose, CA
• Jessica Pizzutelli – Rochester, NY
• Jonathan Rector – Dallas, TX
• Pamela Reynolds – Rochester, NY
• Emily Shoda – Atlanta, GA
• Britney Torres – Sacramento, CA
• Joshua Vaughn – Pittsburgh, PA
• Allison Williams – Houston, TX

About Littler

With more than 1,500 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.