WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 10, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce a major addition to its Occupational Safety and Health practice group with the arrival of Peter Vassalo, a nationally recognized authority on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) enforcement, as senior counsel in its Washington, D.C. office.
Vassalo brings nearly three decades of distinguished service from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health where he played a pivotal role in shaping federal occupational safety and health enforcement.
During his tenure at the DOL, Vassalo held numerous roles, most recently serving as Counsel for Special Litigation. In this capacity he was at the forefront of sophisticated and high-impact enforcement matters, overseeing OSHA’s Egregious Enforcement Program and the negotiation of complex, company-wide settlements. He was also the primary point of contact for enforcing OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and led national efforts related to ergonomic enforcement. Additionally, Vassalo acted as the national coordinator for all OSHA matters involving potential criminal violations.
“Peter is one of the most respected voices in OSHA enforcement and his unparalleled insight into federal regulatory strategy will be invaluable to employers navigating today’s increasingly aggressive enforcement landscape,” said...
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