Overview

Roger L. Grandgenett advises and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters before the trial courts and courts of appeals, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and Employee Management Relations Board, as well as the Department of Labor and the Nevada Labor Commissioner and in arbitration. His practice includes:

  • Federal and state litigation
  • Trial, arbitration, appellate advocacy and administrative proceedings
  • Mediation
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • State anti-discrimination laws
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Wrongful termination
  • Issues regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour issues
  • Breaches of collective bargaining agreements
  • Contract interpretation and employee discipline disputes

Roger also gives general advice and opinions addressing labor and employment compliance and issues. He most commonly works with clients in the hospitality, construction, and service industries.

Roger has worked as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Southern Nevada, where he taught classes on civil procedure and administrative law. He also served as publications editor for Communique and the Clark County Bar Journal. He is certified as a Professional in Human Resources.

Prior to joining Littler, Roger worked for six years as law clerk/attorney for small boutique labor and employment law firm in downtown Las Vegas. In law school, he was a staff writer for the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Employment Section

American Bar Association

Member

Clark County Bar Association

Recognition

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2012-2024

News, Analysis & Press

Paid Leave Is Now the Law in Nevada

Clark County Bar Communiqué

February 1, 2020

Speaking Engagements

Employment Law and Legislative Update: New Laws and Mandates in Nevada and What to Expect on a Federal Level

Nevada Virtual Regional Employer Conference

September 14, 2021

Post-Election Impact: What to Expect Under a Biden Administration

February 18, 2021

2020 Nevada Virtual Employer

October 29, 2020

Employment Agreements From A to Z - Executive, Non-Compete, Arbitration Agreements, and More!

Nevada Employer Conferences, Las Vegas and Reno

September 12-13, 2018

Employment Law Update

Nevada Employer Conference, Reno, NV

September 21, 2017

Employment Law Update

Nevada Employer Conference, Las Vegas, NV

September 6, 2017

President Trump’s First 100 Days: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Las Vegas, NV

March 24, 2017

Ready or Not…Changes to the White Collar Regulations Expected in 2016: What Should Employers Do Now?

Las Vegas, NV

February 23, 2016

The Implications of Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Las Vegas, NV

August 5, 2015

The 2015 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

February 24, 2015

The 2013 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

November 7, 2013

The 2013 Nevada Employer Conference

Reno, NV

November 5, 2013

What to Do When OSHA Comes Knocking: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Las Vegas, NV

July 30, 2013

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Reno, NV

September 14, 2012

Employee From Hell

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Reno, NV

September 14, 2012

Nevada Wage & Hour Issues

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Reno, NV

September 14, 2012

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

September 12, 2012

Nevada Wage & Hour Issues

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Las Vegas, NV

September 12, 2012

Employee From Hell

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Las Vegas, NV

September 12, 2012

OSHA Hot Topics

Las Vegas, NV

July 19, 2012

Employment Law Hot Topics

Las Vegas, NV

March 23, 2012

Trend Spotting: 2011 Employment Update

June 23, 2011

Education

  • J.D., University of Kansas School of Law, 1994
  • B.A., University of Nebraska, 1991magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Nevada
California

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
  • U.S. District Court, District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California