Overview

As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Louisiana, Matthew McCluer is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. He works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. He investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, he defends the charge by drafting persuasive position statements and responses to the agency’s requests for information.

Prior to joining Littler, Matt represented employers of all sizes and across a wide spectrum of industries in employment litigation, including individual suits and class/collective actions. In addition to handling lawsuits, Matt regularly advised clients on employee disciplinary matters and drafting of employee handbooks, workplace policies, and nonsolicitation/noncompetition agreements, and defended numerous investigations related to EEOC charges and DOL and OFCCP audits. Matt also has extensive experience in traditional labor relations, defending employers in unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB and handling union grievance arbitrations for employers throughout the country.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Employment & Labor Law Section, Steering Committee

DRI

Member

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

Member

Labor & Employment Section, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee

American Bar Association

Chair

Labor Relations and Employment Law Section

Louisiana State Bar Association

2020-2021

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

Best Lawyers

2021-2024

Named, Rising Star

Employment Litigation

Super Lawyers

2014-2023

Awarded, AV Preeminent ® Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

Education

  • J.D., Mississippi College School of Law, 2011cum laude
  • B.A., Louisiana State University, 2008

Bar Admission

Louisiana

Courts

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana