Overview

Brian P. FitzGerald is a management-side labor and employment attorney with experience defending employers before federal, state, and local administrative agencies as well as in federal and state courts. In addition to representing employers during litigation, Brian also counsels employers regarding issues such as alternative dispute resolution, hiring and firing decisions, enforcement of nondisclosure and noncompete agreements, and public accommodation disability discrimination issues. His practice also includes assisting employers with workplace safety and health matters.

Prior to joining Littler, Brian worked as a labor and employment attorney in the New York City office of a full-service national law firm.

Brian serves in leadership positions with several Cleveland area nonprofit organizations, including on the board of the Cornell Club of Northeast Ohio and the Metanoia Project.

 

Focus Areas

Litigation and TrialsAlternative Dispute ResolutionDiscrimination and HarassmentUnfair Competition and Trade SecretsWorkplace Safety and Health (OSHA & MSHA)

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network

Board Member

Cornell Club of Northeast Ohio

Member

LeadDiversity, Class of 2019

Board Member

The Metanoia Project

Member

Service Committee

Saint Ignatius High School

Speaking Engagements

2019 Ohio Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 10, 2019

2018 Ohio Regional Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 18, 2018

Education

  • J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2012
  • B.S., Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, 2008

Bar Admission

Ohio
New York

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York