Trent M. Sutton
Managing Partner-Singapore | Singapore Registered Foreign Lawyer
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member
International Law and Labor and Employment sections
State Bar of California
Member
International Law and Labor and Employment sections
New York State Bar Association
Member
International Law and Labor and Employment sections
Utah State Bar
Member and Former Vice Chair
Employment & Immigration Committee
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
Recognition
Named, Stand-out Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2024
Recommended, Labour, Employment & Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2018, 2020, 2023-2024
Named, Attorneys of the Year
Leader in Law
The Daily Record
2018
Named, Super Lawyer
Upstate New York
Super Lawyers
2013-2018
Named, Client Service All-Star
BTI Consulting Group
2024
News, Analysis & Press
Littler Expands Asia-Pacific Capabilities with Addition of Korea, Hong Kong and Malaysia-Qualified Lawyers to APAC Regional Office in Singapore
October 16, 2023
Littler’s APAC Employment & Labor Law 2021 Series: Remote Workers in Asia versus Latin America
Podcast
March 11, 2021
Littler’s APAC Employment & Labor Law 2021 Series: Asia’s Focus on LATAM and Putting Workers On the Ground
Podcast
March 9, 2021
Littler’s APAC Employment & Labor Law 2021 Series: Japan, 6-month Review of the New Anti-bullying Rules
Podcast
February 1, 2021
Littler’s APAC Employment & Labor Law 2021: China, The New Civil Code and Personal Privacy at the Workplace
Podcast
January 25, 2021
What Asia’s COVID-19 Experience Suggests for the West’s Return to Work
Corporate Counsel
May 14, 2020
The Next Normal: A Littler Insight on Returning to Work – Some Lessons from Asia
Insight
April 27, 2020
Coronavirus: What are an Employer’s Obligations in Various Asian Countries?
Insight
February 11, 2020
Littler Expands into Asia with Singapore Office
November 12, 2019
Littler Celebrates 10 Years in Rochester
October 29, 2019
Littler Shareholder Jacqueline Phipps Polito Appointed Rochester Office Managing Shareholder
August 1, 2019
Significant Changes to Japan's Labor Laws Will Take Effect in April 2019: Are You Prepared?
Insight
February 12, 2019
Littler's Maggie Clemens and Trent Sutton Named Attorneys of the Year
November 12, 2018
Key Recent Developments in Indian Employment Law Impacting Diversity in the Workplace
Insight
September 24, 2018
Attorneys: More Sexual Harassment Protections for Employees on the Way
Democrat & Chronicle
June 24, 2018
Are You Ready For April 1, 2018 in Japan? Employees on a Fixed-Term Contract Exceeding 5 Years Will Be Able to Convert Their Employment to an Open-Ended Term
ASAP
March 7, 2018
Employee Discipline for Anti-Corruption Issues: Due Process for a Just and Effective System
The Anti-Corruption Report
November 29, 2017
Employee Discipline for Anti-Corruption Issues: Investigation and Documentation to Smooth the Discipline Process
The Anti-Corruption Report
November 15, 2017
Employee Discipline for Anti-Corruption Issues: Predictability and Consistency in the Face of Inconsistent Laws
The Anti-Corruption Report
November 1, 2017
Balancing Employment Law Considerations During Corruption Investigations
The Anti-Corruption Report
September 20, 2017
Amendment to Japan’s Omnibus Data Protection Law Means New Compliance Requirements for U.S. Multinational Employers With Operations in Japan
Insight
July 5, 2017
California Consumer Protection Suits Raise Labor Violations in Global Supply Chains
American Bar Association International Labor & Employment Law Committee Newsletter
January 1, 2016
Newly Released Text of Trans-Pacific Partnership Sheds Light on Potential Labor Law Requirements
American Bar Association International Labor & Employment Law Committee Newsletter
November 1, 2015
In Canada, Foreign Workers Seek to Use International Norms as the Standard of Care in Negligence Claims Against Multinationals Operating Overseas
Insight
September 16, 2015
Foreign Workers Seek to Use International Norms as the Standard of Care in Negligence Claims Against Multinationals Operating Overseas
ABA International Employment Law Newsletter
August 1, 2015
Federal Agencies Enter into and Renew Collaborative Agreements with Foreign Jurisdiction to Help Migrant Workers Know Their Employment Rights in the United States
American Bar Association International Labor and Employment Law Committee Newsletter
July 1, 2015
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Exemption to Affordable Care Act for Expatriate Insurance Plans
ASAP
May 6, 2014
Start-Up Guide for Foreign Employers in the United States (Second Ed.)
Littler Report
October 2013
International Employers Beware: Common Compliance Pitfalls in Managing International Workforces
Thomson Reuters Westlaw Journal Employment
September 25, 2013
New Decision Highlights the Importance of Forum Selection Clauses in Cross-Border Employment Agreements
Insight
September 21, 2012
The 2011 Global Employer: Highlights of Littler's Fourth Annual Global Employer Institute
Littler Report
February 15, 2012
The Financial Crisis: ruin or restoration of the labour movement?
International Bar Association Employment & Industrial Relations Law Newsletter
September 2010
Books & Book Chapters
- Catalyzing Women’s Advancement into Decision-Making Roles in Indonesia’s Banking and Fintech Sectors, Women’s World Banking, Contributing Author, May 2, 2023
- Chapter 21: International Labor and Employment Law, International Corporate Practice: A Practitioner’s Guide to Global Success, Practising Law Institute, Chapter Co-Author: Philip Berkowitz, February 2021
- Chapter 21: International Labor and Employment Law, International Corporate Practice: A Practitioner’s Guide to Global Success, Practising Law Institute, Chapter Co-Authors: Philip Berkowitz, Joseph Lazazzero, Philip Gordon and Stefan Marculewicz, 2013
- Specific Corporate Compliance Challenges by Practice Area: Employment, Corporate Compliance Practices Guide, LexisNexis, 2013
Video
How do we ensure that our global HR team is asking the right questions when they conduct interviews around the world?
As an employer with employees in multiple countries, what are some key points we should be focusing on when it comes to job descriptions?
Speaking Engagements
2024 APAC Regional Employer Conference
September 25, 2024
From Myth to Reality: Addressing the Strategies for Consistency in Handbooks Globally
Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ
May 8, 2024
Eliminating Forced Labor in your Workforce and Supply Chains - A Discussion on Traditional and Innovative Practices
November 10, 2023
How Employment Law Developments in the U.S. and E.U. Impact Employers in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
June 6, 2023
Broken Hearts and Lonely Hearts: Answering the Hard Questions About Implementing APAC RIFs and Remote Work
February 15, 2023
Hiring Contingent Workforce – Deep Dive into Unique Considerations in APAC Countries
November 30, 2022
Hot Topics in Employment Law for APAC HR/Counsel: A Focus on Business & Human Rights, Developments in Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Retrenchments
Singapore
October 26, 2022
Employment Investigations in APAC: Steering Clear of the Quagmire
May 26, 2022
Unique Considerations for Engaging Freelancers in APAC and LATAM
April 28, 2022
Unique Considerations for Engaging Freelancers in APAC and LATAM
April 27, 2022
International Employment – What Global Benefits Professionals Should Know
Global Benefits Fundamentals, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
November 30, 2021
Restructuring Your Workforce in APAC: War Stories from the Trenches
September 23, 2021
APAC Xchange – Technology & Innovation in the Legal Industry: How Developments are Changing the Roles & Responsibilities of In-House Counsel
APAC ACC
June 2021
APAC Regional Update – What Employers Need to Know
Littler Executive Employer Conference
May 2021
Advancing Your Return to Travel Strategy – Employer Panel
IBIS 2021: Resilience, Gallagher / IBIS Academy
May 2021
Spotlight on India: The Employer’s Top 3 Concerns in 2021
April 29, 2021
Spotlight on India: The Employer’s Top 3 Concerns in 2021
April 28, 2021
Commuters and Business Travelers: Compliance Issues Panel
Global Tax Network Webinar
April 2021
International Wandering Workers: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls for Multinational Employers
April 8, 2021
Trends and Changes Arising from COVID-19: Managing Employment Issues in 2021 at Singapore and US Workplaces
Client Webinar
March 9, 2021
How to Respond to the New Short-Term Remote Worker
Global Tax Network Webinar
March 2021
Asia Pacific Regional Outlook 2021
February 4, 2021
Asia Pacific Regional Outlook 2021
February 3, 2021
How to Respond to the New Long-Term Remote Worker
Global Tax Network Webinar
February 2021
What to Do About “Global COVID Nomads”
November 13, 2020
What to Do About “Global COVID Nomads”
November 12, 2020
The View From the Top With Remote Workers
Benivo Webinar
October 7, 2020
The Post-COVID-19 Workforce: What Should General Counsel Be Doing?
Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia-Pacific Digital Meeting
July 30, 2020
COVID-19 Strategies for APAC-Based Companies with Employees in North America
March 26, 2020
Managing Your Workforce in APAC in 2020 and Beyond
New York, NY
October 24, 2019
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Managing the Challenges That Arise When the Employment Relationship Ends
Fairport, NY
April 2, 2019
The Compliance and Legal Challenges of Global Mobility – a Panel Discussion
Global Business Services Network (GBSN), Multiple U.S. Cities
Q4 2018
International Employment Law Roundtable
New York, NY
June 26, 2018
Here Be Dragons: Dispelling the Top 10 Misconceptions of a Global HR Professional
IBIS Academy, Berlin, Germany
May 8, 2018
I Don’t Know – Send It to HR: Employment Essentials for the Global Mobility Professional
IBIS Academy, Berlin, Germany
May 8, 2018
Severing Ties with the Mother Ship: Localization and Permanent Transfers
IBIS Academy, Berlin, Germany
May 8, 2018
Looking Ahead in Asia: Managing Your Workforce Through 2018 and Beyond
Littler Executive Employer, Phoenix, AZ
May 3, 2018
The New York Paid Family Leave Law: Checking In on the Implementation Process
Fairport, NY
February 28, 2018
The New York Paid Family Leave Law: Checking In on the Implementation Process
Fairport, NY
February 27, 2018
2018 Legal Update – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM and the National Human Resource Association – Rochester Affiliate, Rochester, NY
February 15, 2018
Toxic Employees: Strategies to Deal with "Pre-taliation" and Legal Protection Manipulation
National Human Resources Association, Rochester, NY
November 14, 2017
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Labor and Safety Issues in the U.S. and Get Prepared for Natural Disasters and Emergencies
China General Chamber of Commerce, New York, NY
November 3, 2017
Second Annual Canada Conference
Toronto, ON
November 1, 2017
Immigration Compliance Updates Under the Trump Administration
Fairport, NY
October 25, 2017
Creative Approaches for Handling ADA and FMLA Issues in the Workplace: Actions You May Not Know You Can Take
2017 NY State SHRM Conference, Albany, NY
September 25, 2017
Creative Approaches for Handling ADA and FMLA Issues in the Workplace: Actions You May Not Know You Can Take
Fairport, NY
September 12, 2017
Employment Law Update: Asia-Pacific
May 18, 2017
When in Rome... the Essential for Localizing an Employee
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co’s Multination Benefits and HR Consulting IBIS Academy, Cannes, France
May 4, 2017
Is Global Mobility on the Agenda of Global Talent Management?
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co’s Multination Benefits and HR Consulting IBIS Academy, Cannes, France
May 3, 2017
Countdown – The List of “Most Difficult” Countries for Global
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s Multinational Benefits and HR Consulting IBIS Academy, Cannes, France
May 3, 2017
Legal Update 2017
Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM and the National Human Resource Association, Rochester, NY
February 8, 2017
Essential Employment and Labor Law Updates for Companies with Employees in or from Japan
January 30, 2017
Legal Issues in the EU: Conflict of Laws and the EU Posted Workers Directive
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s Multinational Benefits and HR Consulting IBIS Academy, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 26, 2016
Hot Topics in International Labor and Employment Law
May 19, 2016
Can Multinationals Introduce Global Employment Policies? The Challenges in Practice
Ajia Half Year Conference, Chicago, IL
May 19, 2016
Not Your Traditional Secondment: Trends and Pitfalls in the Transfer of Employees Across National Borders
The 2016 Executive Employer® Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
May 6, 2016
Complying with Corruption and Bribery Regulations: Strategies for Multinational Employers
Inter-Pacific Bar Association Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 15, 2016
Burning Issues in Employment Law - Lessons from Singapore, Malaysia, and the U.S.
Christopher Lee and Ong Seminar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 12, 2016
Navigating the Complexities of FMLA, ADA and Other Overlapping Leaves of Absence Laws
Fairport, NY
March 15, 2016
2016 Employee Benefits Update - Rochester
Fairport, NY
January 28, 2016
Violence in the Workplace
Fairport, NY
November 10, 2015
2015 Tri-State Employer Conference
New York, NY
November 5, 2015
Burning Issues in Employment: Employment in the U.S.
Forum with Delegation from the China Foundation for International Studies
September 28, 2015
International Transfers: What Each Company Needs to Remember
August 27, 2015
Building your Team in the US: Recruitment, Employment and Negotiation
UK Trade & Investment Webinar
May 20, 2015
The 2015 Labour and Employment Hot Topics for Asia and U.S. Employers
May 11, 2015
Burning Issues in Employment - Lessons From The U.S.
May 5, 2015
Managing Leaves of Absence: The Interplay of the FMLA and ADA
Fairport, NY
March 3, 2015
Annual NY Legal Update: The Top Employment and Labor Issues Affecting New York Employers
Fairport, NY
November 18, 2014
Best Practices for Cross-Border Employment Agreements
Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Webinar
November 11, 2014
The 2014-2015 Labor & Employment 'Hot' Topics for Asia and U.S. Employers
Client Presentation, Tokyo, Japan
October 23, 2014
OFCCP’s Veteran and Disability Regulations, Government Contractor Executive Orders, and the New Data Compensation Collection Tool
Fairport, NY
October 14, 2014
Top 10 Mistakes Human Resource and Business Managers Make in International Employment
Fairport, NY
September 17, 2014
International Employment Law: A 2014 Perspective
July 10, 2014
Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Labor & Employment Webinar Series - Littler Mendelson and BB&T
May 21, 2014
Cutting Edge Corporate Employment and Immigration Issues
24th Annual Meeting & Conference - Inter-Pacific Bar Association, Vancouver, Canada
May 11, 2014
Developing Global Codes of Conduct: Merging the Laws of Multiple Countries into an Integrated Corporate Code of Compliance
The 2014 Executive Employer® Conference
Littler Mendelson, Phoenix, AZ
May 8, 2014
The Impact of Social Media on Employers and Workplace Violence
Fairport, NY
March 5, 2014
So You Have Crafted Corporate Policies and Codes of Conduct. Now What? How to Close the Global Implementation and Enforcement Gap
The Global Employer – Latin America Conference
Littler Mendelson, Houston, TX
February 20, 2014
Conducting Lawful and Effective International Investigations: The Proper Response to Allegations of Unethical Conduct in the Workplace
Global Council on Business Conduct - The Conference Board, Prague, Czech
October 22, 2013
Hot Topics: Current Employment and Labor Issues Affecting New York Employers
Fairport, NY
October 16, 2013
Competencies for practice in the global context
Annual Conference - International Business Association, Boston, MA
October 8, 2013
Conducting Lawful and Effective Global Investigations
Chicago, IL
September 25, 2013
Protecting Against Unfair Competition Outside the US: What Multinational Employers Should Know About International Employment, NonCompetes, and Trade Secrets
International Law Section - Utah State Bar, Salt Lake City, UT
August 21, 2013
Top 10 Mistakes Business Managers Make in International Employment
International Business Council - Greater Rochester Enterprise, Rochester, NY
June 20, 2013
The Global Talent Market...Understanding the Employment Laws and Challenges
Global HR Business, Toronto, Canada
June 6, 2013
Social Media and the Workplace: Risks and Rewards
Inter-Pacific Bar Association, Seoul, South Korea
April 20, 2013
Employment Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, and Trade Secrets: A Review for Multinational Employers
March 28, 2013
The Impact of the 2012 Elections on Labor, Employment and Benefits Law
Fairport, NY
January 24, 2013
Leave Me Alone: Handling FMLA Leave Abuse and Post-FMLA Accommodation
September 28, 2012
Understanding Global Employment Law: The US Labor Law for Canadian Lawyers
Legal Continuing Education, Ontario, Canada
June 21, 2012
Global Assignments: ‘So... I Have to Follow the Laws of What Country?!’ and Other International Issues Every Executive Should Know
Upstate New York Trade Conference, Rochester, NY
June 20, 2012
Cross-Border Assignments: Policies, Practices, and Risks
Littler Mendelson Breakfast Briefing
May 4, 2012
A Look Back / A Look Forward Legal Update: The Top Employment and Labor Issues Affecting New York Employers
Fairport, NY
April 26, 2012
The Employment Lifecycle: Hiring and Termination
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)
April 11, 2012
The Employee from Hell
November 17, 2011
Cross-Border Employment and Labor Law Topics: The Nuts and Bolts of a Global Mobility Program
October 27, 2011
A New York Legal Update: The Top Employment and Labor Laws Affecting New York Employers Right Now
June 3, 2011
Ethics of Social Media
Monroe County Bar Association
2011
Social Media in the Workplace: Is Your Company the Next Victim?
November 12, 2010
New York Employment Law Update
January 28, 2010
Human Resource Requirement for Non Profits
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
2009
Education
- J.D., Brigham Young University, 2003cum laude
- M.P.A., Syracuse University
- B.A., Brigham Young University
Languages
- Korean
Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah