Indianapolis, IN/ May 4, 2007 -- Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation's largest labor and employment law firm, adds another Shareholder in Indianapolis. Alan McLaughlin, formerly of Baker & Daniels, joined Littler's Indianapolis office May 1st.

Mr. McLaughlin concentrates his practice in a broad range of employment and labor law matters, and commercial litigation. He provides compliance training and counseling to employers along with representation in actions before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts throughout the United States. His experience includes defense of class actions and wage/hour collective actions.

"Al has joined our Indianapolis office at a very exciting time. We are intently focused on growing our Indianapolis operation and have been able to recruit some great talent. His experience and involvement in the legal community and national and local organizations will help to better serve our clients here in Indiana," said Todd Nierman, Office Managing Shareholder of Littler's Indianapolis Office.

"I am delighted to be joining Littler's growing team of attorneys, and adding my specialized experience to a firm dedicated to providing excellent client services across a national platform," said McLaughlin.

As an active member of the legal community, Mr. McLaughlin is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association (past Chair, Litigation Section), the Seventh Circuit Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has also published and presented on a wide range of labor and employment topics.

Mr. McLaughlin earned his A.B. from Wabash College, summa cum laude, and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and Indiana state courts.

About Littler Mendelson

With 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.

About Littler Global

Littler Mendelson's Global Corporate Migration Group is dedicated to the practice of global business immigration and nationality law and related employment matters. Its attorneys have more than six decades of experience in all phases of immigration and employment law. This group of specialists is unique among immigration law firms in that its focus under one law firm includes migration into and out of the U.S. as well as migration among non-U.S. countries. For more information, visit www.littlerglobal.com.