WASHINGTON (January 15, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of three shareholders to its Washington, D.C. office. Daniel Nash, Stacey Eisenstein, and Nathan Oleson join from Akin Gump, each with a focus on labor and employment issues impacting the professional and collegiate sports industry.
“Dan, Stacey, and Nate bring a diverse practice, and their emphasis on the sports sector presents an exciting opportunity for our firm as those organizations are confronted with intricate legal challenges, particularly related to labor and employment law,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “Their collective experience will be of significant value as we continue to grow our capabilities and deliver solutions that address our clients’ evolving business challenges.”
“I have known Dan, Stacey, and Nate for over 20 years, having met them when I first started practicing in D.C, and am thrilled to be working with them again,” said Josh Waxman, Littler’s Washington, D.C. office managing shareholder. “With anticipated changes to labor and employment laws under the second Trump administration, the combined experience of Dan, Stacey, and Nate will be essential in guiding our clients through this period of uncertainty.”
Nash, who previously served as co-chair of Akin Gump’s labor and sports law practices and as a member of the firm’s Management Committee, brings extensive experience representing clients in a variety of complex labor and employment matters. He has successfully handled some of the most high profile cases involving professional and amateur athletes on behalf of sports leagues, individual teams, athletic conferences and other sports organizations at both the professional and collegiate levels. Throughout his career, Nash has been recognized as one of the preeminent lawyers in the country, described in leading publications as a “Sports Law Trailblazer,” an employment law “MVP,” and a “Power Player” among outside counsel in the sports industry. He previously taught sports law as an adjunct at American University Washington College of Law.
“I am pleased to join one of the most accomplished international law firms dedicated exclusively to the practice of labor and employment law,” said Nash. “Littler’s vast footprint, ties to Washington, and its robust resources will allow me to collaborate with colleagues throughout the U.S. and around the globe to deliver successful outcomes for our clients, as well as contribute to the firm’s continued growth by expanding its reach in the sports industry. I was particularly drawn to the firm’s collegial and collaborative culture, which emphasizes the interests and success of the clients above all else.”
Eisenstein also has extensive experience representing professional sports leagues, teams, and employers in the sports and entertainment industries. She has handled numerous high profile and precedent setting arbitrations and federal court disputes, including those involving player discipline, the enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, and benefits disputes under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Eisenstein has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a trailblazer in both sports and employment law and as a top employment defense lawyer by Washingtonian. She previously taught sports law and negotiation as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
“Employers within the sports and entertainment sectors encounter a distinct and complex set of challenges, and we’ve developed a deep understanding of these issues and how to craft effective solutions,” said Eisenstein. “I’m excited to bring my experience and insights in the sports sector to my new colleagues while also learning from them to strengthen our collective impact and deliver meaningful results for our clients.”
Oleson defends employers in complex employment litigation, particularly cases involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, and labor-management issues. He has successfully handled numerous class and collective action cases on behalf of companies and organizations throughout the country. He has also successfully advised sports associations, professional clubs, and universities in high-profile disputes with athletes and officials related to compensation, discipline, and health and safety issues. Oleson has served as counsel in precedent-setting wage-and-hour and sports law cases, earning him recognition from the Legal 500, Law360, SuperLawyers, Acritas, and the Sports Business Journal. In addition to his client work, Oleson has sat on the senior editorial board for the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law’s treatise on the Fair Labor Standards Act for more than two decades.
“I’m excited to join a firm renowned worldwide for its exceptional labor and employment expertise,” said Oleson. “Employers face mounting uncertainties and evolving challenges in the area of labor and employment. I look forward to finding our clients practical and creative solutions to these issues using the knowledge, dedication, and resources they have come to expect from Littler.”
Nash received his J.D., magna cum laude, from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and his B.S., cum laude, from the State University of New York College at Cortland. Eisenstein received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her B.A. from Emory University. Oleson received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A., cum laude, from American University.
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