Littler Recognized As "Law Firm Of The Year” And Earns Tier 1 Rankings In The 2026 Edition Of Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms®” List

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(November 6, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was named “Law Firm of the Year” for Employment Law - Management in the 16th edition of Best Law Firms®...

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(November 6, 2025) – Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was named "Law Firm of the Year" for Employment Law - Management in the 16th edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm also earned "National Tier 1" rankings for the 16th consecutive year in the following core practice areas:

Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor & Employment

In addition, the firm received national tier rankings for the Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA categories, further demonstrating the depth and excellence across a broad spectrum of workplace legal issues.

Littler also received "Tier 1" distinctions in the following 42 metropolitan markets:

Atlanta, Ga.
Austin, Texas
Birmingham, Ala.
Boston, Mass.
Charlotte, N.C.
Chicago, Ill.
Cleveland, Ohio
Colorado
Columbus, Ohio
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Greenville, S.C.
Houston, Texas
Indianapolis, In.
Kansas City, Kan.

Kansas City, Mo.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Lexington, Ky.
Long Island, N.Y.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Memphis, Tenn.
Miami, Fla.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Nashville, Tenn.
New Haven, Conn.
New Jersey
New York City, N.Y.
Oakland, Calif.

Orange County
Orlando, Fla.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Portland, Maine
Portland, Ore.
Rhode Island
Sacramento, Calif.
San Diego, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
Seattle, Wash.
St. Louis, Mo.
Washington, D.C.

The 2026 rankings are the result of Best Law Firms®' rigorous Purely Peer Review® process and established methodology, which incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data on legal proficiency, accomplishments and client outcomes—gathered through a structured submission process overseen by Best Lawyers®.

Earlier this year, the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognized more than 250 Littler attorneys among the nation's top legal professionals. Additionally, over 170 Littler lawyers were honored in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which highlights attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence. Littler's global attorneys and offices were acknowledged in their respective regional guides.

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