(August 20, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, congratulates Bradford J. Kelley on his nomination by President Donald J. Trump to serve as a judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
“Brad’s nomination is a testament to his impressive legal career and longstanding commitment to public service,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “Throughout his time at Littler, Brad has distinguished himself through his deep legal knowledge, thoughtful counsel and unwavering dedication to the profession. His extensive experience in both private practice and at government agencies will undoubtedly serve him well on the federal bench, and we congratulate him on this honor.”
Kelley is a shareholder in Littler’s Washington, D.C., office and co-chair of the firm’s AI and Technology Practice Group. His practice spans a range of employment discrimination and wage and hour matters, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and AI in the workplace. Kelley also advises employers on matters involving the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Before joining Littler in 2023, Kelley was chief counsel to then-U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling, who now serves as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor. In that role, Kelley provided legal and policy advice on federal employment anti-discrimination laws and worked on...
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