Seyfarth Wins Labor & Employment Litigation Department of the Year Honor at The American Lawyer’s Southeastern Legal Awards

For the second year in a row, Seyfarth earned the honor as the Litigation Department of the Year — Labor and Employment in the 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards by The American Lawyer/Daily Report.

This latest high recognition signifies again Seyfarth’s depth and strength in high‑stakes labor and employment litigation.

“2025 was a particularly satisfying year for the department because it reflected not only strong results, but also the depth, versatility, and maturity of the practice,” Am Law wrote. “Across high-stakes litigation, long-term portfolio management, and regulatory engagement, the team consistently delivered outcomes that protected clients’ businesses, advanced employer-side legal principles, and reinforced trusted adviser relationships. From a litigation perspective, the department achieved decisive victories and favorable resolutions in matters involving significant exposure, novel legal theories, and complex, multijurisdictional risk.”

The award further highlights the team’s broader impact beyond the courtroom, from disciplined, large‑scale portfolio management for major employers to leadership in shaping employment law through regulatory engagement and formal commentary on proposed US Department of Labor rulemaking.

The Southeastern Legal Awards recognize law firms and legal departments across the region – including Atlanta and Charlotte, where Seyfarth has offices – for excellence in legal work, innovation, and client service.

Read Am Law/Daily Report's feature article on Seyfarth’s L&E practice here.