(October 13, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maralee “Marti” Downey as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. In this new role, Downey will lead Littler’s legal strategy and provide counsel to firm leadership. Downey joins Littler from Brookdale Senior Living, where she held the positions of Vice President, Legal – Labor & Employment and Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marti to the Littler family. She is a forward-thinking leader who will be instrumental in helping us navigate the rapidly shifting legal and regulatory landscapes, geopolitical volatility and the accelerating pace of technological change,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “I have had the privilege of working closely with Marti for more than a decade and know first-hand that she brings the insight, agility and leadership needed to help Littler stay ahead of emerging challenges. In this role, she will embed legal and regulatory foresight and strengthen our ability to anticipate and adapt to an increasingly complex environment.”
Based in Littler’s Nashville office, Downey will oversee a wide range of responsibilities, including guiding the firm’s legal strategy, managing risk, overseeing compliance and litigation and leading crisis response efforts across practice areas and geographies. She will also develop flexible compliance...
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