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Firm News 68 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 09.17.26

Crowell & Moring Adds California Employment Litigator Nima Darouian

Los Angeles – September 17, 2026: Nima Darouian, an employment litigator with more than 15 years of experience handling sensitive employment disputes, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Group in Los Angeles. His practice focuses on wage and hour class actions and representative matters under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
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Firm News | 5 min read | 08.20.26

Crowell & Moring Earns Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, with Two Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 20, 2026: The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 57 of the firm's attorneys in its 2027 edition, a testament to the firm's deep bench of legal talent across practices and offices nationwide. In addition, 29 attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, recognizing outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers. 
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Firm News | 4 min read | 07.22.26

Crowell & Moring Marks Six Months of Legora Integration with Transformative Results Across Global Platform

Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2026 – Crowell & Moring LLP today shared results from its firmwide integration of Legora as a collaborative AI platform. Crowell has realized significant gains in opportunities to deliver for clients across practices and jurisdictions.  
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Client Alerts 639 results

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.22.26

Some Harm Is Enough: Court Denies Motion to Dismiss EEOC Title VII Claim Over Employer-Sponsored Women-Only Event

On October 16, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire denied Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc.’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s (EEOC) Title VII sex discrimination lawsuit arising from a women-only company-sponsored event. The Court held that the EEOC had “plausibly met” the applicable legal standard “by pointing to missed networking opportunities, the potential deprivation of paid time off, and the denial of perks including a company-paid hotel stay, food, and beverages.” This ruling is a clear sign that employer-sponsored events limited to employees of one sex carry legal risk, even when the employer’s intent is to address workforce imbalances or attendance at the event does not lead to measurable advantages. 
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.21.26

Private Investigations Act Series: Temporal, material and territorial scope

The Private Investigations Act (PIA), which entered into force on December 16, 2024, fundamentally modernized the framework for private investigation activities in Belgium. Its implications for businesses conducting internal investigations are far-reaching.  
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.06.26

California’s “No Robo Bosses Act” Is Now Law: Human Oversight Required for AI-Driven Discipline and Termination

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” into law, effective July 1, 2027. The law prohibits California employers from relying solely on AI or other automated decision systems (ADS) to discipline or terminate employees, and requires meaningful human review and written notice to affected workers when such tools play a primary role in those decisions. Employers using AI-driven workforce management tools should begin compliance planning now.
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Press Coverage 173 results

Publications 64 results

Publication | 12.17.25

The Return of the Time Clock

L'Echo

Publication | 01.15.25

Employment: Both Old and New Issues Are Driving the Increased Likelihood of Class Action Suits

Class actions are alive and well in the world of employment law. Much is happening, and there’s plenty more to come, says Rebecca Springer, a Crowell & Moring partner who serves as talent and inclusion lead in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice.
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Events 89 results

Event | 03.12.24 - 03.15.24

Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law

Please join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the ABA Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Committee Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law.

ERR continues its tradition of partnering with other Section Standing Committees to offer the best of legal education. This year, ERR is proud to collaborate with the ABA Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee to present cutting-edge programs about AI, developing technologies that will impact the legal profession, and the ethical and privacy concerns that are raised by their use.

Special events include a welcome reception, first-time attendee luncheon and networking reception.

Event | 11.10.23, 11:30 AM EST - 12:45 PM EST

Exploring the Limits of Electronic Surveillance of the Workforce

Exploring the Limits of Electronic Surveillance of the Workforce

Event | 04.27.23

The Elevating Black Excellence Virtual Summit

Elevating Black Excellence will showcase Black law firm partners* before an audience of influential in-house counsel. This one-day event, conducted exclusively on a virtual platform, will engage black partners who have extensive legal background in their area of expertise. The one-hour sessions will be moderated by in-house counsel and will feature three Black partners from nationally-ranked law firms. CLE credit will be available for most sessions.

Webinars 95 results

Webinar | 04.16.26, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Innovation Insights: Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law Impacting Geographically-Dispersed Workforces April 2026

Join Sadina Montani, Rachel Lesser, and Stephon Howie for a discussion on the current state of employment law as it pertains to geographically diverse workforces. 

Webinar | 09.23.25, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

Innovation Insights: Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law Impacting Geographically-Dispersed Workforces

Employers continue to grapple with complex legal, HR, and administrative challenges related to managing remote, hybrid, and in-person teams across multiple jurisdictions. The dynamic nature of employment laws, which vary significantly between states and are subject to frequent changes, adds another layer of complexity. Join us for a discussion on the current state of employment law as it pertains to geographically diverse workforces.

Webinar | 04.22.25, 11:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

The Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape: Mid-2025 Update

With the launch of Crowell’s Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape tracker in 2023, we formed a team of attorneys and policy professionals tasked with monitoring and reporting on the most notable developments around AI. Join us for a roundtable discussion regarding worldwide legal and policy developments since July 2024 and what you need to know in 2025. Our presenters Jillian Ambrose, Sari Depreeuw, Kate Growley, and Linda Malek will explore...

Speaking Engagements 186 results

Blog Posts 29 results

Blog Post | 09.04.26

State AG News: Child Safety, Social Media, Labor and Employment (August 28-September 2, 2026)

Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from August 28-September 2, 2026:
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Blog Post | 04.09.26

Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Podcasts 19 results

Podcast | 10.15.26

Lightning Round: What Employers Should Know About Politics in the Workplace and Voting Leave Going into Midterm Elections

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer, Katie Erno, and Cori Schreider discuss legal considerations for employers when it comes to restricting political speech and expression in the workplace and voting leave obligations. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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Podcast | 08.13.26

Lightning Round: Updates on AI in Employment—The Latest on Legal Obligations, Risks, and Best Practices

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Katie Aber examine the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape governing the use of AI-powered tools in hiring and workforce management. It provides employers with an overview of the legal risks associated with deploying such tools—encompassing both emerging legislation/regulation and longstanding anti-discrimination frameworks—and offers employers best practices to effectively mitigate those risks. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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Podcast | 07.17.26

Lightning Round: What the Supreme Court’s Latest Rulings Mean for Employers

In this episode, Crowell’s Rebecca Springer and Katie Erno break down the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Trump v. Slaughter and West Virginia v. BPJ, unpacking the most important takeaways for employers. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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