Overview

Devjani H. Mishra draws on more than 25 years of in-house and outside counsel experience to partner with management in creating scalable and efficient solutions to complex workplace challenges. She is a leader of Littler’s COVID-19 Task Force and Vaccination Working Group, as well as a member of Littler's Leave of Absence and Disability Accommodation Core Group.

Prior to joining Littler, Devjani spent almost seven years as the primary in-house employment counsel for a global biotechnology company serving patients in more than 50 countries. Devjani brings this client-centered perspective to her work with companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, including:

  • Planning and performing transactional due diligence, workforce integration and business restructuring
  • Building corporate compliance and ethics programs, performing employment practices audits and managing internal investigations
  • Supporting stakeholders in capturing best practices for recruiting, contingent workforce and alternative staffing, performance management, and discipline
  • Addressing requests for hybrid and flexible work, accommodation and military, medical and family leaves of absence

Devjani is also an experienced litigator, and has successfully handled employment complaints from inception through trial in federal and state courts and agencies. She works closely with clients to set cost-effective defense strategy and to alleviate the business disruption that litigation can cause.

Devjani is a regular presenter on employment law topics before the American Bar Association, the Practising Law Institute and other professional forums.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Employment Law Council

Membership Co-Chair

Labor and Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee

American Bar Association

Member

South Asian Bar Association of New York

Member

BioCT

Recognition

Fellow

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

News, Analysis & Press

The productivity problem: The future of in-office mandates looms large

American City Business Journals

June 20, 2023

As the remote work battle rages, employees are holding the line

American City Business Journals

May 23, 2023

As employers settle in to hybrid work, new headaches are arising

American City Business Journals

May 17, 2023

Workers' Mental Health Needs On The Rise, Littler Report Says

Law360 Employment Authority

May 10, 2023

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2023

Littler Report

May 10, 2023

What COVID-19 Leave Is Left?

Insight

March 7, 2023

4 Ways COVID-19 Reshaped Employees' Expectations

Law360 Employment Authority

November 1, 2022

What Employers Should Know As Long COVID Afflicts Millions

Law360 Employment Authority

August 5, 2022

Employers changing their positions on high-stakes topics

American City Business Journals

May 21, 2022

How the talent squeeze is driving flexible work options

Human Resource Executive

May 13, 2022

Lack Of Federal Vax Rule Leaves Many Cos. Without A Policy

Law360 Employment Authority

May 4, 2022

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2022

Littler Report

May 4, 2022

Resuming Business Travel May Cause Legal Turbulence

Law360 Employment Authority

March 25, 2022

Effects of Supreme Court ruling on OSHA mandate linger

McKnights Senior Living

January 24, 2022

3 Takeaways After 6th Circ. Lifts Stay On Virus Rule

Law360 Employment Authority

December 21, 2021

Could cities now mandate vaccines for private employers?

InBusiness Madison

December 10, 2021

US Companies given two months to implement COVID vaccine mandate

Financial Times

November 4, 2021

Unvaccinated workers calculate the costs of regular COVID testing – Biden Administration sets Jan. 4 vaccination deadline for workers

MarketWatch

November 4, 2021

Everything HR needs to know about Biden’s vaccine mandate

Human Resources Executive

October 5, 2021

Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Splits Business Community

The Wall Street Journal

September 10, 2021

Georgia employers brace for how to impose vaccine and testing mandate

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

September 10, 2021

Biden demands US companies introduce vaccine

Financial Times

September 9, 2021

What Role Do Culture and Morale Play in Vaccine Mandates?

Human Resource Executive

September 1, 2021

How to ask about vaccination status in the hiring process

The Business Journals

August 30, 2021

EHS On Tap: E75 Managing COVID-19 Concerns in the Workplace

EHS Daily Advisor (Podcast)

August 24, 2021

Only 8% of US Manufacturers are Requiring COVID Vaccines

Manufacturing Global Magazine

August 24, 2021

The Key to NYC Pass: Vax Up or Miss Out

Insight

August 17, 2021

Employers May Face Lawsuits From Pro-Vaccine Workers, Too

Law360 Employment Authority

August 12, 2021

Will new federal mask guidelines revive workplace mandates?

Human Resources Executive

July 28, 2021

4 Things Employers Should Know About the Vaccination Gap

Law360 Employment Authority

July 16, 2021

Hybrid vs Office: Who Will Win the Remote Work War?

Human Resources Director (Annual Employer Survey Report)

June 17, 2021

CDC's new mask guidance adds wrinkles to employers' vaccine strategies

American City Business Journals

May 24, 2021

Why Employers Are Struggling with Their Return to Work Plans

Human Resource Executive

May 21, 2021

The return to work: Employers and employees face off

Employee Benefit News

May 14, 2021

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2021

Littler Report

May 12, 2021

The Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report

Littler Report

February 9, 2021

Most employers will continue remote work despite COVID vaccine: Littler

Thomson Reuter Westlaw Today

February 9, 2021

Vaccine Rollout Brings Legal, Labor Concerns for Employers

Healthcare Risk Management

February 1, 2021

Reopening and COVID-19: Risks of Moving Too Fast

New York Law Journal

November 10, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employer FAQs

Insight

March 24, 2020

Workforce Restructurings: A U.S. Perspective

PLI Press

September 24, 2019

#M&Atoo

Today's General Counsel

April 1, 2019

New York's New Sexual Harassment Laws: A Compliance Checklist

Thomson Reuters Westlaw

November 19, 2018

Speaking Engagements

ADA Trivia Bowl

ABA Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

November 10, 2023

Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation: Your 2023 Questions Answered

Practising Law Institute

October 16, 2023

2023 Kansas City Regional Employer Conference

Kansas City, MO

October 10, 2023

Menopause: The Newest Protected Status?

American Bar Association Webinar

September 28, 2023

Pregnancy and Related Issues

25th NYU Employment Law Workshop for Federal Judges

September 18, 2023

2023 Tri-State Regional Employer Conference

New York, NY

June 20, 2023

Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2023

Practicing Law Institute

June 12, 2023

Somebody’s Watching Me! Legal and Practical Implications of Employee Monitoring

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

Accommodation Aftershocks: How the Pandemic Has Reshaped Workplace Disability Accommodations

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

More Than A Feeling: A Deep Dive Into Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Conference

April 28, 2023

Workplace Investigations in Today’s Highly Charged Labor Environment

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Conference

April 27, 2023

Navigating Remote Work in a Post-Pandemic World

Practising Law Institute

March 6, 2023

The Disconnected Workforce: How to Rebuild a High-Performance Work Culture

European-American Chamber of Commerce – New York

December 7, 2022

The Impact of COVID on the Remote Working Legal Landscape

New York State Bar Association 2022 London Global Conference

December 1, 2022

Trends in “Post-COVID” Disability Claims

American Employment Law Council Annual Conference

October 21, 2022

Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation: Your 2022 Questions Answered

Practising Law Institute

October 12, 2022

What’s Keeping You Up at Night Regarding Disability and COVID-19

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference

May 12, 2022

The State of Vaccinations and Testing – A Continued Conundrum

Littler Executive Employer Conference

May 5, 2022

COVID-19 Legal Issues: Guidance for Performing Arts Organizations

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

April 19, 2022

COVID-19: Vaccine Mandates

Connecticut Journal of International Law Symposium

March 25, 2022

Navigating Today’s Hot Topics with a Multijurisdictional and Mobile Workforce

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 17, 2022

Navigating Remote Work in 2022

Practising Law Institute

March 7, 2022

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 24

March 4, 2022

How to Navigate the Effects of COVID-19 in the Workplace

Arizona SHRM Conference Keynote

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 23

February 4, 2022

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 22

Sacramento, CA

January 7, 2022

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 21

Sacramento, CA

December 3, 2021

COVID-19 – 20 Months In, Where Are We?

Florida Regional Employer Conference

November 4, 2021

Navigating the Pandemic Workplace: The Emotional Impact, Accommodation Requests, and Leaves

Practising Law Institute

October 26, 2021

The Future of Remote Work

New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Fall Meeting

October 15, 2021

The Evolving Realities of Working During COVID-19

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Webinar

October 7, 2021

COVID-19 - Its Impact on Employment Litigation, How Best to Prepare Your Company, and What the Future of Litigation May Hold

Nevada Virtual Regional Employer Conference

September 14, 2021

Returning to Work in Tennessee

ACC Tennessee Webinar

August 12, 2021

Workplace Safety: Plans, Policies and Proactive Protection

Littler Executive Employer Conference

May 14, 2021

How to Safely Re-open Your Office

German American Chamber of Commerce

May 4, 2021

Ready Employee One: Virtual Reality in the Workplace

ABA National Symposium on Technology in Labor & Employment Law

April 15-16, 2021

COVID-19: Employment Law Challenges, Changes and Requirements

Staffing Industry Analysts Risk Management & Compliance Workshop

April 13, 2021

Untangling the Web of State and Local Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 18, 2021

COVID-19 in the U.S.: Employment Law Changes and Challenges During the Pandemic

China General Chamber of Commerce – U.S.A. Webinar

March 16, 2021

Understanding Employment Law 2021: FMLA & ADA Fundamentals

Practising Law Institute

March 8, 2021

Business as Unusual: Navigating the Employment Challenges Posed by COVID-19

American Health Law Association Virtual Conference

March 3, 2021

The Legal Landscape – Vaccination Programs in the Employment Setting

National Retail Federation Webinar

February 26, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccine – Legal and Practical Implications

Webinar

January 13 and 20, 2021

Privacy During a Pandemic: The New Reality of Staying Safe, Staying Healthy and Staying Employed

NAPABA Virtual Convention

November 6, 2020

The New Normal: Recent Developments & Employment Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

DFDL Webinar

October 1, 2020

Employees with disabilities in the new world order – the challenges and opportunities in the wake of Covid-19

IBA Diversity and Equality Law Committee

September 15, 2020

Are We There Yet? Understanding the Return to Work Challenge Posed by COVID-19

Webinar

August 19 and September 1, 2020

COVID-19’s Impact on Employment Law in New York

New York State Judicial Institute (New York State Unified Court System)

July 14-15, 2020

The Next Normal: Preparing Our Workplaces and Workforces for the “Return to Work”

July 13, 2020

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Compliance Challenges, Policy Options

ABA Business Law Section, Banking Law Committee

June 29, 2020

The Next Normal: Advice for New York and New Jersey Employers on Safely Reopening Their Workplaces

June 24, 2020

Returning to Work – Legal Updates & Considerations for Employers

China General Chamber of Commerce – USA Webinar

June 17, 2020

Covid-19 U.S. Employment Law and OSHA Overview

PLI Webinar

May 19, 2020

COVID-19: Practical Guidance for Employers

Japan Society Webinar

May 15, 2020

Your Workforce: Staying Compliant and Productive

BritishAmerican Business Webinar

May 12, 2020

COVID-19: What Lies Ahead

Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Webinar

May 12, 2020

Business as Unusual: Preparing Our Workplaces and Workforces for a Return to Work

Littler Virtual Executive Employer

May 8, 2020

Understanding Employment Law 2020: FMLA & ADA Fundamentals

Practising Law Institute

March 9, 2020

Content and Cocktails: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias

New York, NY

November 7, 2019

Employment Law Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions

American Employment Law Council Annual Conference

October 25, 2019

#MeToo Update: Investigating a Culture of Complicity and Cover Ups

NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) Regional Conference

September 21, 2019

Cross-Border Employment Law 2019: Workforce Restructurings, Including M&A, Across Borders

Practising Law Institute

June 5, 2019

Time for a Tune-Up: Compliance Tips for 2019 and Beyond

New York, NY

April 23, 2019

Understanding Employment Law 2019: ADA, FMLA and Accommodation Fundamentals

Practising Law Institute

April 15, 2019

Understanding New York State and City’s Sexual Harassment Laws: A Compliance Checklist

October 30, 2018

Complying with New York State and New York City’s New Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation – What Employers Need to Know

Practising Law Institute

July 10, 2018

Understanding Employment Law 2018: ADA Fundamentals

Practising Law Institute

April 12, 2018

The #MeToo Movement and Pay Equity Compliance: How to Advise Your C-Suite and Safeguard Your Company

New York, NY

April 10, 2018

Litigation Issues Involving Staffing Agencies and PEOs: We’re in This Together . . . Or Are We?

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 23, 2018

Paid Leave and Other Protection for Employees with Caregiver Responsibilities

ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference

November 12, 2016

Unraveling the Ethical Complexities of Workplace Investigations

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 19, 2016

Keynote: Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 16, 2016

Effectively Managing Remote Work

ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference

November 5, 2015

Workplace Investigations Essentials: What to Know When Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

ABA Webinar

September 16, 2015

A Look at Budding Issues from State Laws Legalizing Marijuana

ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting

March 26, 2015

Advanced Issues in Reductions-in-Force

ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference

November 7, 2014

Best Practices for Managing Religious Diversity in the Workplace

ABA Annual Meeting

August 8, 2014

ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20

ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference

November 8, 2013

Employer Use of Criminal Background Screens

ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference

November 7, 2013

Using Social Media in Litigation

PLI Information Technology Law Institute

April 8, 2011

Education

  • J.D., Columbia University School of LawHarlan Fiske Stone Scholar
  • B.A., Yale Universitywith distinction

Bar Admission

New York
Pennsylvania
Connecticut

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • 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
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York