January 21, 2026 – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, has appointed William J. Anthony (New York) as chair of its Board of Directors for 2026. He succeeds Michael Wilder (Chicago), who has completed his three-year term limit but will continue serving as a board member.

In addition to Anthony’s appointment, Littler named three new members to its Board: Kimberly J. Doud (Orlando), David B. Jordan (Houston), and Robert C. Long (Chicago/Columbus).

“On behalf of the firm, I congratulate Will on his appointment and express my gratitude to Michael for his leadership over the past three years,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “I look forward to working with Will as he leads the firm’s strategic priorities. Kim, David, and Bob bring valuable knowledge and perspectives that will benefit our growth.”

Anthony, who has been a board member since 2024, is recognized for his expertise in complex class and collective litigation. He also advises organizations on a range of employment matters and frequently speaks on workplace law issues. His leadership extends to various firm committees and professional organizations.

“It is an honor to step into the chair role, and I look forward to collaborating with Erin and the board to continue our firm’s success,” Anthony stated.

For more information, visit Littler’s website.

Brussels: European employers are navigating a complex new reality. With major E.U. regulatory deadlines approaching and U.S. policy changes creating widespread uncertainty, companies face mounting challenges in managing their workplaces. Critical issues such as artificial intelligence (AI), pay transparency, and diversity programs are in flux.

Littler’s eighth annual European Employer Survey Report, released today, explores how businesses are responding. The survey gathered insights from more than 400 European business leaders, in-house lawyers, and HR executives. A significant 64 per cent of these respondents hold C-suite or other leadership roles.

The data reveals a stark preparedness gap. The year 2026 is set to be a watershed for European workplace regulations. Yet, most companies are not ready. Only 18 per cent of respondents feel their organizations are very prepared to comply with the E.U. AI Act.

A concerning 20 per cent report being not at all prepared. For the E.U.’s Pay Transparency Directive, just 24 per cent indicate they are very prepared. These readiness levels have shown slight improvement since last year.

U.S. policy shifts are also having a direct impact. A striking 75 per cent of respondents with U.S. operations or a U.S. workforce strategy have already taken action in response. These steps include cancelling or reducing business travel to the U.S. (25 per cent) and scaling back U.S. operations (25 per cent).

Furthermore, nearly 70 per cent of those with inclusion, equity, and diversity (IE&D) programmes are now considering rollbacks due to heightened political scrutiny from the Trump administration.

The report also details the ongoing push for in-office work and other pressing issues. It highlights crucial differences in how companies across various European countries and of different sizes are adapting to this volatile environment.

View Littler’s European Employer Survey Report: https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?po6ryewx0x

Milwaukee, WI (Nov. 18, 2025) – National law firm Michael Best has appointed partners Michael Green and Hamang Patel, and reappointed Kerryann Haase Minton to its Management Committee. These appointments highlight the firm’s commitment to strong leadership and adapting to the evolving legal industry.

David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner, praised the new appointments, stating, “Michael, Kerryann, and Hamang each bring a distinct set of skills and perspectives that will help propel Michael Best forward. Their leadership will continue to drive innovation and excellence within the firm.”

The appointments come as Michael Best recognizes the contributions of David Crass and Dan Jones, who are stepping down after years of service. Their leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction.

The 2026 Michael Best Management Committee will include:

• James Forrest, Managing Partner – North Carolina
• Michael Green, Firm Strategic Recruiting Partner
• Gregory Hartwig, Partner
• Steven Joffee, Managing Partner – Utah
• David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner
• Kerryann Haase Minton, Managing Partner – Chicago
• Hamang Patel, Partner
• Betsy Voter, Partner

Founded in 1848, Michael Best serves clients globally with more than 400 legal professionals across 18 offices. The firm specializes in intellectual property, labor relations, corporate law, and related areas, offering services across industries including healthcare, finance, and life sciences.

Littler has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for Employment Law – Management in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers. The firm also secured National Tier 1 rankings in three core practice areas for the 16th consecutive year.

The employment and labor law firm received top-tier national recognition in Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor & Employment. It also earned national rankings in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation – ERISA.

In addition to its national honors, Littler achieved Tier 1 rankings in 42 metropolitan markets across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Washington, D.C.

The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through Best Lawyers’ Purely Peer Review process, which evaluates law firm performance based on peer feedback, legal accomplishments, and client outcomes.

Earlier in 2025, over 250 Littler attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. More than 170 were included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which spotlights attorneys earlier in their careers.

Littler has more than 1,800 attorneys worldwide and focuses exclusively on labor and employment law for management.

For more information, visit www.littler.com.

Littler, the largest law firm specializing in employment and labor law for management, has welcomed Tim McInturf back as a shareholder in its Houston office. He was part of Littler from 1999 to 2009, comes back after holding leadership roles at Quantlab Group and founding Tim McInturf Mediation.

“Tim’s unique combination of business executive experience and legal expertise offers valuable insights for our clients,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. His skill in tackling complex legal issues from a business perspective and his conflict resolution expertise add a lot to our team. We’re excited to have him back.”

McInturf brings years of experience in business leadership and dispute resolution. His legal career at Littler focused on employment litigation, including unfair competition, trade secrets, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. At Quantlab Group, a global trading company, McInturf spent 11 years in leadership. There, he worked as President, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel. In these roles, he guided the company’s strategy, culture, growth, and daily operations across multiple countries.

“Tim’s approach to client service focuses on strategic thinking, collaboration, and understanding the changing legal landscape in Texas and nationwide,” said Kelley Edwards, Littler’s managing shareholder in Houston. “With his background as a trial lawyer and trusted advisor, Tim will be valuable in addressing our clients’ biggest workplace challenges.”

Upon his return to Littler, McInturf will represent employers in cases involving unfair competition, non-compete agreements, and trade secrets. He will also defend clients against claims of discrimination and retaliation. With a background in helping businesses create strong workplace cultures, he will advise employers on managing workplace issues and developing policies for hiring, performance management, training, and employment contracts.

“I’m thrilled to rejoin Littler, a firm that has played a major role in shaping my career,” McInturf said. “The knowledge I have gained since then has deepened my understanding of business leaders’ challenges. I look forward to using that experience to help our clients solve their problems. It’s exciting to collaborate with both old and new colleagues to provide the effective solutions our clients expect.”

McInturf earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught as an Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School of Business and Economics at Houston Christian University. He has previously served as president of the Texas General Counsel Forum, Houston Chapter.

About Littler

Littler has over 1,900 attorneys worldwide, offering local workplace solutions on a global scale. The firm’s diverse team and advanced technology foster a culture of innovation, helping employers prepare for current challenges and future changes.

Perkins Coie announces that Anthony Shannon has joined the firm as its new Chief People Officer. He will oversee all of Perkins Coie’s human resources operations, including benefits, lateral partner recruiting, lawyer recruiting and retention, staff employment, learning and engagement, and employee relations.

Anthony joins Perkins Coie from Kobre & Kim LLP, where he has served as the global people officer since 2021. In that role, he was responsible for all of the firm’s talent, training, and resource programs.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Anthony held several leadership positions. He served as director of employee relations and human resources business partners at his prior firm, as interim and assistant chief talent officer, and as director of labor relations for a Connecticut municipality. Earlier in his career, he worked as an employment lawyer at Shipman & Goodwin LLP.

“I am excited about Anthony joining the firm and confident that his leadership will make a meaningful impact as we continue to evolve our culture, invest in talent, and drive the firm’s success,” said Roger Wilkes, Perkins Coie’s Chief Operating Officer.

Anthony has extensive experience managing legal recruitment and programs in national and international markets. He is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Certified Professional. He received his J.D. from the University of Connecticut and his B.S. from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.

Perkins Coie is a leading global law firm. It is dedicated to helping the world’s most innovative companies solve the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Learn about our work and values here.

“One question I’ve asked lawyers is whether Big Law’s outstanding financial performance in 2021 was a historical anomaly or the result of a secular shift that bolstered large law firm business prospects. Most people I’ve spoken to believe the former. The typical story is Big Law benefited from,” reports Roy Strom in Bloomberg Law.

“Unprecedented financial conditions caused by the response to the pandemic. The industry’s biggest profit machine teams of lawyers working on M&A and capital markets transactions went into hyperdrive. As that machine winds down, Big Law will go back to its more routine, longer-term trajectory. That camp will likely see Big Law’s first half.”

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“Here at Above the Law, we’ve spent the past week or two discussing what makes Biglaw associates satisfied with their jobs. From their compensation to their firm’s commitment to their career development to their interaction with partners, there’s a whole lot at play when it comes to keeping associates,” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“As part of the American Lawyer’s Midlevel Associates Survey, firms were assessed on several aspects of job satisfaction and graded on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score. For the city-by-city satisfaction ranking, firms were rated by location listing which associates are most satisfied across a particular city. As noted by Am Law.”

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“The dog days of summer are here, and for those who are working at Biglaw firms that adopted a “remote August” plan, the clock is ticking on their full-time work-from-home flexibility. Earlier this week, one of the top firms in the nation emailed all of its associates to let them know just how little time,” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“Skadden Arps a firm that came in at No. 5 on the most recent Am Law 100 ranking after bringing in $3,022,380,000 gross revenue in 2021 has permitted all of its attorneys to work remotely this month, but once September rolls around, things will look a little different for the firm. Executive partner Eric Friedman noted.”

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“Earlier this week, we provided special coverage of what we believe was the first firm to hand out special bonuses to associates this summer. Littler, an Am Law 100 firm, handed out special bonuses that averaged $10,000 to eligible associates who were on a 2,100-hour pace at the end of June. It’s been,” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“A source at a top Am Law firm reached out to us to let us know why they think this could be. Firms continue to crush associates our tipster said. They want us to feel grateful And what should associates be grateful for? That they’re still employed at the firm, of course. Our informant thinks that Biglaw partners are socking away cash.”

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“What does it take to cultivate job satisfaction at a law firm? In a new report from BTI Consulting, associates pointed out exactly what they wanted from and valued in their work lives, and which firms were the best at committing to their overall happiness. According to BTI, Biglaw associates are looking,” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“After going evaluating 4,000 responses, BTI found that 147 Biglaw firms did the best job when it came to associate satisfaction. Sounds nice, right? It turns out that women aren’t nearly as satisfied at their Biglaw firms. When separated by gender, women associates ranked just 122 firms as the best for overall job satisfaction. In fact. ”

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“Folks sure are worried about the economy, given that we’re in a technical recession right now. But in the wonderful world of Biglaw, the money still seems to be flowing quite freely, and law firm leaders want their associates and counsel to know just how much their hard work is appreciated. You know,” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“Special bonuses were all the rage in 2020 thanks to Cooley and Davis Polk and 2021 thanks to Willkie and Davis Polk, and it seems that the latest round of special bonuses may be in the offing. Are you ready for more cold, hard cash We’ve received word that Littler a firm ranked at No. 71 in the most recent Am Law 100, after having brought.”

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“For those working in Biglaw, there was nothing “great” about the Great Recession. Thousands of associates were laid off, incoming associates had their employment deferred, and law students had their offers pulled. It ultimately took Biglaw years to recover, and it was far from a painless endeavor.” reports Staci Zaretsky in Above The Law.

“And let us not forget the recession caused by the 2020 coronavirus crisis, when Biglaw firms managed their expenses by using the cost-cutting measures of salary cuts, furloughs, staff layoffs, and stealth associate layoffs. That was no picnic either. But what will happen when the next recession arrives? Are these firms prepared to face what.”

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“This month, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is expected to greenlight the biggest rent increase in a decade, the latest piece of bad news for tenants facing a record housing crisis. Rents are skyrocketing by double-digits in New York and evictions are soaring to levels not seen since before the,” reports Sateesh Nori in their City Limits.

“The Board has claimed that it’s only looking after small landlords, the mom-and-pops who saved up to buy an investment property and now struggle to make ends meet. It’s hard to argue that we shouldn’t support such real estate entrepreneurs, especially Black and brown homeowners, for whom becoming a landlord is a route.”

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“The Adelaide Economic Development Agency has appointed former Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital executive Tim Last to its board. Last is currently Partner/Director at Adelaide corporate advisory SRG Partners, where he has worked since May 2020 advising industry clients in agriculture, defence, health,” reports Thomas Kelsall in In Daily.

“He joined SRG after eight years in Hong Kong with stockbrokers Ord Minnett as Head of Sales, Trading and Capital Markets. He also spent nearly two years with Barclays Capital, five years with Merrill Lynch and six years with Macquarie Group in similar executive positions. Last said he was extremely humbled to join the AEDA board.”

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“If you’ve already reached the pinnacle of your professional aspirations, congratulations – you are in rare company. If you are like the rest of us, then you are continually trying to grow and develop. Professional success rarely happens by accident. This rings even more true during turbulent economic times. The cost of,” reports Mark Hall in Forbes.

“The cost of entry for success starts with discipline, proactiveness, self-awareness, stakeholder management, networking, and much more. There are an endless number of books written about the best practices of career development within large corporations, some with decent advice and some with outdated guidance. However.”

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“The Biglaw ranking-fest that is the Am Law 200 is out today. While the top 100 firms were previously released, today’s spotlight is on the second hundred firms that is, those ranked 101 to 200. Let’s start with the good news because there’s a lot positive in the numbers.  Overall gross revenue for,” reports Kathryn Rubino in Above The Law.

“The second hundred is up 9.1 percent as is headcount, up 1.3 percent. Other health indicators had a strong performance last year, with revenue per lawyer up 7.7 percent, and profits per equity partner is up too 11.8 percent. But as ALM reports, there are cracks to be seen. when the crunch is on, well, expect to see partners who feel like.”

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“Miami is Big Law’s latest go-to destination as the city looks to reshape itself and firms follow clients making their way south. Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s largest law firm, and Winston & Strawn on Thursday announced the opening of new respective offices in Miami. They are the latest in a wave of,” reports Meghan Tribe in Bloomberg Law.

“Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan opened its Miami location in May 2021, hiring Mayor Francis Suarez in a counsel position. King & Spalding launched its office in January and Sidley Austin has recently hired several partners in the city, though the firm hasn’t officially opened an office yet. This is unprecedented to have this amount.”

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“From a global pandemic to extreme weather events, supply shortages and a global energy crisis, it’s been a wild couple of years. The uncertainty and instability has bred innovation among corporate energy buyers: Not only are those with experience exploring and using a wider range of contract types, but,” reports Sarah Golden in Green Biz.

“A broader range of companies of all sizes have gotten more comfortable with taking the plunge into renewables procurement. That’s according to “State of the Market,” an annual report from the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) that identifies top trends from the energy deals inked by U.S.-based corporations. CEBA, an advocacy.”

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“Proposed US rules causing banks to sour on SPACs are having the opposite effect on Big Law firms that see an uptick in inquiries about special purpose acquisition companies. Lawyers are advising SPACs, investors, and target companies on what the rules will mean for deals being negotiated now and,” reports Roy Strom in Bloomberg Law.

“In the past few weeks the work has increased, said Josh DuClos, co-head of the SPACs group at Sidley Austin. We’re having conversations with investors, banks, sponsors, about what these rules will mean. The US Securities and Exchange Commission proposal is creating business for law firms that benefited from the boom in the vehicles.”

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