BTI Consulting Recognizes Philadelphia Attorney Thomas Benjamin Huggett and Los Angeles Attorney Keith Jacoby for Client Service Excellence
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 24, 2010) – Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is proud to announce that Thomas Benjamin Huggett and Keith Jacoby, shareholders in Littler’s Philadelphia and Los Angeles offices respectively, have been named "Client Service All-Stars" by The BTI Consulting Group.
The list of elite attorneys is based upon in-depth interviews with nearly 300 corporate counsel. Interviewees nominated 318 lawyers who have demonstrated an exemplary understanding of business issues, outstanding thought-leadership, and dedication to client needs.
"I am thrilled—but not surprised—to learn that Ben has been chosen for this honor," said Kristine Grady Derewicz, office managing shareholder of Littler’s Philadelphia office. "He always delivers the highest standard of service to our clients, and is truly an asset to our practice."
Robert S. Blumberg, office managing shareholder of Littler’s Los Angeles office, said, "We are delighted that Keith is being recognized for his work. His commitment to our clients, as well as his keen understanding of their needs, make him a perfect choice for the All-Star list."
Huggett represents management in litigation of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Act matters, and has appeared before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and state and federal courts. In addition, Huggett counsels clients on the development and implementation of safety and health policies, and provides assistance to companies with OSHA compliance, whistleblower discrimination complaints under Sarbanes-Oxley, and environmental and transportation laws investigated by OSHA. He also represents many unionized clients in litigation before the National Labor Relations Board, arbitrations, collective bargaining, and all other aspects of labor-management relations.
Huggett received his J.D. from Catholic University cum laude, and B.A. from Emory University.
Jacoby’s practice focuses on wage and hour class actions and high-stakes discrimination cases.. He has tried two large class actions to a verdict, and secured multiple judgments and decertification orders in the over 100 class actions he has handled for Littler clients. His clients span a number of different industries, including transportation, retail, health care and professional services. He also performs pro bono work, sitting as Chair of the Legal Committee on the Board of Trustees for Westside Neighborhood School in Los Angeles, California.
Jacoby received his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and B.A. from Cornell University, with honors.
About The BTI Consulting Group
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About Littler Mendelson
With over 800 attorneys and 50 offices, Littler Mendelson is the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in employment and labor law matters. As the only U.S. member of the Ius Laboris global alliance, Littler has extensive resources to address the needs of multi-national clients, from navigating international employment laws and labor relations issues to applying corporate policies worldwide. Established in 1942, the firm has litigated, mediated and negotiated some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record. For more information, visit littler.com.