Shawe & Rosenthal

Shawe Rosenthal LLP is one of the first women-owned and managed law firms in the United States to represent management exclusively in labor and employment issues. Shawe Rosenthal LLP represents employers in federal and state courts and arbitral forums throughout the country, as well as before various administrative panels such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, and others. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, smaller businesses, and non-profit institutions in a variety of industries. The practice of our firm comprises litigation and preventive advice. The firm's philosophy focuses on achieving efficiency and success in advocacy, responsive customer service, and sound practical guidance. Employment & Labor Law Shawe Rosenthal's staff actively involves traditional labor and employment law issues. We represent employers in trials involving discrimination, agreements, and torts, leaves, wages and hours, and safety and health issues. Our lawyers also shield management in NLRB hearings, representation drives, and collective negotiation transactions. The firm develops and fights non-competition and trade secrecy safeguards. We consult and guide human resources about discipline and termination, as well as other staff matters such as complaints, accommodations, and layoffs. Our experts also create manuals and employment rules and provide managers and employees with training on numerous subjects, including diversity and harassment. Also, we guide contractors in the government in meeting affirmative-action rules and regulations. History and Evolution