A significant portion of Fulbright & Jaworski's Labor and Employment Practice Group's workload involves the defense of employment-related contract and tort claims, often referred to as "wrongful discharge" cases. As proactive legal counsel, our lawyers work with clients to anticipate and avoid these claims. And, when it benefits our clients, we negotiate binding severance agreements and releases to preclude litigation.

Fulbright's lawyers are experienced in defending against claims for: