Government Representation

As one of the country’s largest law firms for employees and a leading firm for class and collective actions that affect the public interest, we bring to bear unique resources that expand government enforcement capabilities.

The collaborations we forge with government stakeholders help ensure that employment laws are upheld – so workers can flourish, law-abiding employers are protected, and government resources are used effectively.

Over the years, this work has contributed to numerous advancements in workers’ rights, positive changes in employment practices at major corporations, and the recovery of tens of millions of dollars on behalf of government prosecutors.

Our government clients benefit from the strength and resources we bring to every litigation partnership.

• Navigating procedural issues. Our deep expertise in complex litigation allows us to navigate subtle tactical issues and anticipate and respond to defendants’ procedural challenges on issues such as standing, prefiling requirements, exhaustion, scope, and liability periods.
• Litigation strategy. Private and public enforcement actions certainly differ, but corporate defense counsel often employ the same strategies and tactics across both types of actions. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the class action arena, and have successfully addressed a wide range of these strategies and tactics in state and federal courts.
• Tackling large-scale e-discovery. This highly critical area can greatly impact whether a government plaintiff learns the true depth and breadth of an alleged wrongdoing. Led by our in-house ESI Counsel, we have the capacity to handle millions of documents, and assist with critical negotiations regarding ESI orders, document search methods, search terms, the details of defendants’ document storage systems, and the feasibility of defendants’ production of documents.
• Gathering and organizing witness information. Gathering evidence from class members is a critical aspect of many large representative actions. We have decades of experience in this area, and institutional resources that can substantially contribute to the government’s effort.
• Briefing and argument. At the trial and appellate levels, our experience litigating on behalf of both public and private plaintiffs works as a force multiplier for our government clients.
• An embedded culture of teamwork. Public-private partnerships are special in nature, and we deeply respect our clients’ leadership in enforcing workers’ rights. When we serve governments and work with co-counsel, we always place a premium on respectful, collaborative, and mutually productive teamwork.