Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

In today’s global economy, many employers need to deal with a variety of national and international trade unions. These organizations often have different forums for employee representation and operate under widely differing national labor laws.

Now, international employers are coming under increasing pressure to demonstrate compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) and other global labor standards, both in their own operations and at supply chain level. Fortunately, Eversheds Sutherland is on hand to help you chart a course through this constantly evolving area of the law.

Experienced international labor and trade union lawyers

Eversheds Sutherland’s international labor and trade union team has extensive experience and a strong track record in labor and employee relations. We can work with you to manage relationships with national, European and global works councils, to negotiate with national and global trade unions, to proactively respond to ILO and UN labor standards and to build positive employee relations. Our aim is to minimize risk to your business and to help you to avoid disruption caused by damaging labor disputes.

Our experience includes:

• global labor relations strategy
• international labor standards, including ILO standards and UN “Ruggie” principles
• cross-border mass redundancies/layoffs and restructuring
• cross-border strikes and other industrial action
• national, global and European works councils
• global and transnational trade union agreements
• negotiating with national and global trade union experts
• collective bargaining agreements and arbitration
• claims for trade union recognition and election contests
• the impact of Brexit on global labor relations
• establishing employee consultation groups

§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.