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More Than 260 Littler Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America
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Ten Littler attorneys received the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” distinction, a prestigious recognition demonstrating their exceptional work and professional accomplishments in their respective practice areas and metropolitan markets.
(August 20, 2026) – More than 260 lawyers from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been included in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® guide for their excellence across a broad spectrum of practice areas, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in employment and labor law.
In addition, 10 Littler attorneys received the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” distinction, a prestigious recognition demonstrating their exceptional work and professional accomplishments in their respective practice areas and metropolitan markets. They include:
- John T. Bauer (Long Island)
- Daniel B. Boatright (Kansas City)
- Kevin E. Griffith (Columbus)
- Jon G. Miller (Irvine)
- Jeff Nowak (Chicago)
- Tara Porterfield (Austin)
- Charles A. Powell IV (Birmingham)
- Paul E. Prather (Memphis)
- Theodore A. Schroeder (Pittsburgh)
- Scott McDonald (Dallas)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognized 180 Littler attorneys in its 2027 edition, highlighting the firm's next generation of legal leaders for their exceptional accomplishments and contributions to the profession.
For over four decades, Best Lawyers® has recognized outstanding attorneys across numerous practice areas and jurisdictions. Selection for The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is based on nominations, peer reviews from recognized lawyers in the same practice area and region, and verification of private practice status. With no fees for inclusion and recognition in only one category at a time, these honors are among the legal profession’s most respected distinctions.
About Littler
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.
