Tom Bender currently focuses his practice on representing clients in labor relations matters, including:

• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Arbitrations
• Organizing drives
• Unfair labor practice proceedings

He also represents clients in ERISA and other benefit plan litigation arising from collectively bargained pension and health and welfare plans. Tom has handled a wide variety of claims before the National Labor Relations Board, and federal and State courts, with particular expertise in:

• The National Labor Relations Act
• The Employee Retirement Income Security Act
• The Labor Management Relations Act

With a diverse range of clients, Tom places special emphasis on the following industries:

• Transportation
• Truck manufacturing
• Health Care
• Energy
• Waste management
• Hospitality

A founding member and office managing shareholder for nine years in Littler Mendelson's Philadelphia office, Tom currently serves as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Chairman, Board of Directors, YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity, 2010-Present