Overview

Nathan Prihoda devotes his practice to advising and representing employers in a variety of employment matters, including claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Nathan’s practice also includes providing advice and counsel to a range of companies, from small businesses to large, multinational corporations, on issues that include employee performance management, discipline, terminations, discrimination and harassment concerns, and similar topics.

Additionally, Nathan is experienced in all stages of litigation, including preparation of pleadings, drafting and arguing nondispositive and dispositive motions, discovery and ediscovery, and trial and appeals. Nathan has also represented life, health and disability insurers in litigation matters throughout Texas in state and federal courts, under ERISA and state law claims, including litigation involving ERISA and disputes over disability, life and health coverage.

Prior to rejoining Littler, Nathan was senior counsel with a large multinational retailer, where he was responsible for managing employment litigation matters across approximately thirty-five U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. In that role, Nathan gained considerable experience advising corporate leaders and human resources personnel on issues including labor relations, employee discipline, workplace safety, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodations. Nathan also spearheaded several company-wide policy initiatives and helped develop and deliver company-wide trainings to global audiences on a variety of labor and employment law-related topics.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Labor & Employment Section

Houston Bar Association

Member

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America©

2022

Recipient, Tulane 34 Award

Tulane University

2010

Speaking Engagements

2023 Houston Regional Employer Conference

Houston, TX

October 18, 2023

Education

  • J.D., Tulane University Law School, 2010cum laude
  • B.A., University of St. Thomas, 2007summa cum laude

Bar Admission

Texas

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois