Littler Announces Leadership Appointments in Long Island and San Jose to Drive Growth and Client Service

LONG ISLAND, N.Y./SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 19, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed William H. Ng and Marlene S. Muraco as office managing shareholders (OMS). Ng takes the reins from longtime OMS John T. Bauer in Long Island while Muraco succeeds Robert J. Wilger in San Jose, both of whom will continue to focus on their practices.

“We appreciate the dedication and leadership that John and Rob have brought to their respective offices and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “Will and Marlene are accomplished leaders who exemplify Littler's values and unwavering commitment to client service. We are confident they will continue to strengthen our presence in Long Island and San Jose while fostering the success of our people and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

In Long Island, Ng represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment law matters. His practice focuses on defending companies in complex employment litigation, including wage and hour, class and collective actions, employee classification disputes, and discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. Ng also counsels employers on workplace policies, compliance strategies and workforce management issues, bringing extensive experience serving clients across a wide range of industries. A respected leader, he is the former president of the Asian American Bar Association of New York and has earned recognition in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community for his civic and community engagement. Ng earned his J.D. at St. John’s University School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, at Binghamton University.

Muraco is a seasoned employment litigator with more than three decades of experience handling complex workplace disputes. The primary focus of her practice is on class, collective and representative actions, with particular emphasis on wage and hour claims arising under California law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. She is a member of Littler’s Strategic Review Committee and in that capacity is responsible for providing input and strategic guidance on class and collective action matters being handled by other attorneys in the firm. Additionally, Muraco advises employers on employment law compliance and workplace strategy, combining deep legal knowledge with practical business insight. Active in the legal and HR communities, she has held leadership positions in the Northern California Human Resources Association and Society for Human Resources Management. Muraco earned her J.D., cum laude, at the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.A. at the University of California, Berkeley.

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With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.