Seasoned In-House Counsel and Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Litigator Joe Miguez Rejoins Littler in Austin

AUSTIN (November 9, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Joe Miguez as a shareholder in its Austin office. Miguez, who previously practiced at Littler from 2005 to 2011, rejoins the firm from Apple, where he was a senior member of the company’s global employment law team. He brings more than two decades of experience counseling employers and litigating complex employment law matters, including unfair competition and trade secrets disputes, as well as significant experience providing executive-level counsel as an in-house attorney at major global technology companies.

“Employers today are navigating workplace challenges that are increasingly complex and more closely tied to business strategy than ever, and they value counsel who understand those pressures from the inside,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “Joe brings an impressive combination of experience as a seasoned litigator and in-house advisor on some of the most critical and rapidly evolving issues facing employers. We’re thrilled to welcome Joe back to Littler, and for our clients to benefit from his unique perspective.”

At Apple, Miguez was the principal employment law advisor for the company's rapidly growing Austin campus. He provided strategic counsel across a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters, from risk mitigation and litigation strategy to executive hiring and workplace accommodations. Miguez’s background also includes advising on the use of AI and other emerging technologies to enhance workplace accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as designing training programs and providing guidance on the development of new workplace policies.

“Joe has a well-earned reputation as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a strong track record of managing high-stakes litigation,” said Jeremy Hawpe, Littler’s Texas office managing shareholder. “With Austin a major hub for technology and innovation, Joe’s background advising leading tech companies, and experience with how AI is reshaping the accommodations process and other areas of employment law, will provide immediate value to our teams. Our office could not be more excited to welcome him home to Littler.”

While in private practice, Miguez focused primarily on unfair competition and trade secrets litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements and advising on matters relating to the theft of trade secrets and breach of contract claims. He has also prepared numerous C-suite and senior business leaders for deposition, trial and arbitration during the course of complex employment and noncompete litigation.

“Having spent nearly half of my legal career in-house, I know firsthand what matters most to corporate legal teams and where outside counsel can deliver the greatest value,” said Miguez. “Littler’s depth and reach across every area of workplace law make it the ideal place to help employers protect their competitive edge, prepare their leaders for high-stakes moments and navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving workforce. I’m excited to rejoin the firm and its industry-leading team.”

Miguez received a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Maryland University College (now known as the University of Maryland Global Campus).

About Littler 

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