Littler Appointed Special Counsel in Las Vegas
The firm expanded its local employment law team to support ongoing growth in the Nevada market.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Labor and employment law firm Littler has hired Cayla Witty as special counsel in its Las Vegas office. This addition follows the recent hiring of shareholder Suzanne Martin as the firm continues to scale its regional operations.
Why it matters
The hire reflects Littler's ongoing investment in the Nevada market to address increasing demand for specialized labor and employment counsel. For local businesses, the move signals a broader trend of large national firms strengthening their local benches.
Littler now employs more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys globally. Witty brings more than 10 years of professional legal experience to the firm's Las Vegas team.
The players
Littler
A global law firm specializing exclusively in labor and employment law with over 1,800 attorneys.
Cayla Witty
An attorney with over a decade of experience in employment law and former staff attorney for the Nevada Court of Appeals.
Ogletree Deakins
A national labor and employment law firm that competes with Littler for corporate legal mandates.
The details
Witty joins the firm after previously working at Ogletree Deakins. Her background includes experience as a staff attorney for the Nevada Court of Appeals and a J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law. She is a SHRM-SCP-certified professional, a credential that often indicates a focus on the intersection of HR compliance and legal strategy.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Appointment of Cayla Witty was reported.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the addition of shareholder Suzanne Martin, marking a continued trend of investment in the firm's Las Vegas practice. The strategy mirrors broader efforts by national labor law firms to capture regional market share through targeted senior-level recruiting.
Local operators should view this as an indicator that the complexity of regional labor compliance is attracting higher-level legal talent. Owners may find it beneficial to monitor how these larger firms adjust their service offerings to meet local workforce regulations.
The takeaway
Large firms are signaling high demand for labor law expertise in the Nevada market. Operators should review their current outside counsel support to ensure it aligns with any upcoming shifts in local employment regulation.
Further reading
Explore recent talent shifts and leadership moves within the local business community in our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Globallegalchronicle.
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