O'Melveny

O'Melveny, led by Mark Robertson, is well-regarded for its service of domestic and international American airlines, handling the full range of litigation and regulatory work in the aviation sector. The team is adept at handling lawsuits brought forward by passengers, employees, and unions relating to workplace discrimination, labor agreements, and wage structures. Robertson is an experienced litigator and arbitrator, working out of the firm’s New York office. In his representation of American Airlines, he was involved in a high-profile case about an interpretation of human rights law relating to points-based attendance policies. Washington DC-based employment specialist Aparna Joshi regularly advises on airline union disputes. In Washington DC, Tristan Morales rounds out the group’s leadership team. He has experience leading class actions and high-profile contentious litigation, most notably a racial discrimination case brought forward by 3 passengers on an American Airlines flight.