Hayley J. Cummings

Hayley J. Cummings represents employers in workplace litigation and related disputes in state and federal courts. She defends clients against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, disability accommodation, and other employment-related matters.

Hayley’s employment practice is informed by a broad litigation background. Before joining Littler, she represented companies, financial institutions, creditors, and other business clients in complex commercial, business, bankruptcy-related, and creditor-rights litigation. She handled matters involving contract and tort claims, lending and foreclosure disputes, receiverships, adversary proceedings, and other contested matters in state and federal courts.

That background gives Hayley a practical perspective on how workplace disputes intersect with broader business concerns. She works with clients to evaluate risk early, develop litigation strategies, and position matters for efficient and favorable resolution. Her experience spans all stages of litigation, including early case assessment, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and settlement strategy.