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David Thompson is a partner in the labor and employment practice. He has handled workforce restructurings affecting more than 10,000 employees across 22 countries, and has defended collective actions under the FLSA and pattern-or-practice investigations by the EEOC. He also advises public company boards on executive arrangements.
David joined the firm in 2002.
Defended an industrial manufacturer in an FLSA collective action alleging off-the-clock work across 28 facilities.
Decertified the collective; individual settlements at a fraction of exposure.
Defended a financial services firm in an EEOC pattern-or-practice investigation into promotion practices.
Investigation closed with a letter of determination; no cause finding.
Coordinated a reduction-in-force affecting 2,800 employees across 22 countries, with concurrent securities disclosure and works council consultation.
Implemented on schedule; no litigation filed.