Areas of Focus

Workplace Investigations

In cases of alleged discrimination or harassment, our team conducts thorough and impartial investigations to assess the validity of claims and recommend appropriate remedial actions. 

Litigation

We offer skilled representation in discrimination-related litigation, including defending clients against claims of Title VII and Section 1981 violations, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and other violations of anti-discrimination laws. 

Legal Compliance

We assist clients in navigating complex anti-discrimination laws at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring they remain compliant with applicable case law and regulations and aware of relevant actions taken by the Executive Branch and state attorneys general.

Policies and Practices Reviews

Whether conducted proactively or prompted by shareholder proposals or workplace incidents, we conduct independent, objective, and rigorous reviews and analyses of our clients’ policies, practices, services and products to mitigate legal, reputational, and business risks associated with social responsibility and other anti-discrimination issues.

Strategic Consulting

We partner with clients to develop long-term, robust anti-discrimination strategies tailored to their specific business objectives and corporate values, while remaining compliant with complex, evolving legal requirements.

We provide customized training programs and workshops to educate employees, management teams, and stakeholders on topics such as unconscious bias, harassment prevention, and inclusive leadership empowering clients to create more fair and inclusive environments.

Team

Simpson Thacher offers a multidisciplinary team that includes civil litigators, former federal prosecutors, leaders of the Firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Practice, employment lawyers, and public company advisors.