Littler Names Melissa Cee as Chief Talent Officer

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Melissa A. Cee as its first Chief Talent Officer, based in the firm’s New York office. Cee joins Littler from TIAA, a leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields, where she held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer for several business units over the past decade.

In her new role, Cee will further evolve Littler’s human capital management functions amid the continued expansion of the firm’s global footprint, including strategic recruiting, talent development, compensation, employee benefits and mobility across the firm. She will also focus on guiding Littler’s efforts to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

In her most recent role at TIAA, Cee led the HR function for the company’s financial solutions business with a workforce of approximately 7,000 employees. Prior to that, she served in similar roles spearheading HR strategy and implementation for TIAA’s Retail Financial Services and Asset Management businesses. Prior to joining TIAA, she was the Head of Human Resources and Administration for Cain Brothers LLC, an investment banking and capital advisory firm.

Cee’s appointment comes on the heels of Littler naming shareholder Paul Bateman as Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer in January and Webber beginning as Managing Director and President that same month.