Practice

Labor-Management Relations

Helping You Navigate Labor Issues with Speed and Clarity

Sheppard provides comprehensive guidance at every stage of labor relations, which includes organizing campaigns, collective bargaining and the defense of unfair labor practice charges. 

With deep National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) experience and nationwide reach, we’re the partner companies trust to manage labor risk and protect long-term business goals. 

How Our Experienced Traditional Labor Lawyers Can Help

At Sheppard, we partner with employers to navigate a dynamic labor environment with confidence. Our team brings decades of frontline experience, including direct insights from working with the NLRB and state agencies.

We advise clients across industries—from healthcare and hospitality to energy, technology and manufacturing—on all aspects of labor relations. 

Our lawyers are highly experienced in union organizing drives, collective bargaining, NLRB proceedings and labor disputes. From handling union campaigns pre- and post-petition to managing NLRB elections, unfair labor practice charges, strike-related litigation and grievance arbitrations, we provide comprehensive support. In addition, we negotiate collective bargaining agreements, project labor agreements and labor peace agreements, supporting client initiatives ranging from complex development projects to M&A activity. By building tailored cross-functional teams and collaborating directly with executive leadership, we deliver actionable solutions on expedited timelines. 

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