Littler Mendelson: The Phoenix Office of the World’s Largest Employment Law Firm
Littler Mendelson’s Phoenix office is the Arizona arm of the world’s largest employment and labor law firm, representing employers exclusively. The office is led by managing partner Kristy L. Peters and holds a Chambers Band 2 ranking for Arizona Labor & Employment.
About the Firm
Founded in 1942, Littler Mendelson is the world’s largest employment and labor law firm, with over 1,800 attorneys across more than 75 offices globally. The Phoenix office, located at 2425 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016, specializes in employer-side representation with a focus on class actions, discrimination suits, restrictive covenants, wage and hour disputes, workplace safety, Native American/Indian law, and healthcare and public-sector employer matters.
Kristy L. Peters, the Phoenix office managing partner, is recognized by Chambers USA for her expertise in labor and employment matters, particularly restrictive covenants and discrimination claims. Andrea Lovell, another Phoenix attorney, is also individually recognized by Chambers for her practical and insightful approach.
Practice Areas
- Class actions
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicit agreements)
- Wage and hour disputes
- Workplace safety (OSHA compliance and investigations)
- Native American/Indian law (specialized representation for tribal employers)
- Healthcare and public-sector employer representation
Recognition
- Chambers USA: Band 2 ranking for Arizona Labor & Employment (2026)
- AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell (2025), the highest peer-review tier
- Individual recognition for Phoenix attorneys Kristy Peters and Andrea Lovell in Chambers USA
Arizona Legal Context
Arizona is an at-will employment state under the Arizona Employment Protection Act (A.R.S. 23-1501), though federal and state anti-discrimination and wage-and-hour laws apply. The office’s Native American/Indian law practice intersects with tribal sovereign immunity and the applicability of employment statutes on tribal lands, a specialized niche distinct from standard Arizona employment law.
Assessment
The Phoenix office’s key differentiator is its access to the resources of the world’s largest employment law firm, combined with locally recognized expertise, including a niche in tribal/Native American employer representation. The firm exclusively represents employers, so individuals seeking representation against an employer should consider employee-side firms. Fee structures are tailored to institutional clients rather than small businesses or individuals.
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