San Diego, CA/ April 2, 2007 -- Littler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm, announced today that the firm's San Diego office was an honoree at the San Diego Business Journal's 12th Annual Multicultural Heritage Awards.

The Multicultural Heritage Awards were created to recognize and honor San Diego-area companies that go above and beyond to celebrate ethnic diversity in the workplace and in the community. This honor is awarded to companies, of all sizes, that lead their industries through programs, policies and plans. Littler was selected from a pool of over 55 San Diego-area nominees. Other winners included Pfizer and AT&T.

"This award is a realization of the Firm's commitment to the importance of diversity for long-term success," said Jeremy Roth, Managing Shareholder of Littler Mendelson's San Diego Office. He added, "The goal of the Firm, and this office, is to create a work environment where the unique attributes, perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities of each individual are valued."

The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Stewart Title of California congratulated nominees and honorees that were selected from five different business sectors: small nonprofit, large nonprofit, small, medium and large companies. For more information on the San Diego Business Journal's 12th Annual Multicultural Heritage Awards, visit www.sdbj.com.

About Littler Mendelson

With over 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. Its affiliated global migration practice, Littler Global, provides support to major companies in moving employees around the world.