CHICAGO (July 20, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Richard Mrizek as a shareholder in its Chicago office, continuing the firm’s strategic growth following the addition of several lateral hires in recent months. He joins from Jackson Lewis P.C. and brings a distinctive combination of government and private practice experience, including serving as a senior trial attorney at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for two decades.
“Rich’s extensive tenure at the EEOC, combined with his private practice experience, will make him an invaluable resource for our clients navigating agency investigations and litigation,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “As employers continue to face an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding workplace discrimination issues, they need practical, strategic guidance and counsel from seasoned practitioners like Rich to ensure they are remaining compliant, mitigating risk and effectively responding to claims when they arise.”
Mrizek has substantial experience representing employers in EEOC litigation and investigations. During his 20-year tenure at the EEOC, he litigated matters involving Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and participated in several jury trials, including serving as first chair. Since entering private practice, Mrizek has defended employers in...
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