Todd A. Lyon
Partner and Labor Relations Group Co-Chair
Overview
Todd Lyon is a dynamic force in labor law, serving as the co-chair of the Labor Relations Practice Group at Fisher Phillips. With nearly three decades of experience, Todd is renowned for his innovative approach to solving complex labor issues across the country, with particular emphasis on businesses operating on the West Coast. His practice is dedicated to representing public and private sector employers in labor negotiations, strikes/lockouts, grievance and interest arbitrations, relocations and closures, work jurisdiction disputes, and employment and benefit litigation.
Todd's career began with representing labor organizations in Chicago and Seattle, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of both sides of the labor spectrum. This dual perspective allows him to craft and deploy strategies that align with his clients' goals while maintaining constructive labor relations. His expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Beverage distribution
- Waste/recycling
- Food manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Aerospace
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Cannabis
- Public sector
As a seasoned negotiator, Todd has successfully negotiated more than 100 pro-employer collective bargaining agreements. He is adept at developing and implementing robust strike contingency and contract implementation plans in the event a deal cannot be reached. His strategic focus on employee engagement enables him to guide clients through union organizing campaigns making third-party representation unnecessary. When litigation becomes unavoidable, Todd leverages his extensive experience to achieve superior results in hundreds of arbitrations, addressing a wide range of issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, union security, and interest arbitration. Additionally, Todd has conducted labor board hearings and federal litigation on matters including representation, unfair labor practices, work jurisdiction disputes, sympathy strikes, federal labor preemption, and unit clarifications.
Todd is also a sought-after speaker and educator, sharing his insights at industry conferences, legal education programs, and client training sessions. His contributions to the field include serving as a Chapter Editor of The Developing Labor Law (since 1998) as well as Oregon's public sector labor law treatise. Certified by the American Arbitration Association as an Employment Law Arbitrator, Todd is recognized for his ability to conduct fair and efficient hearings, drawing on his extensive litigation experience.
Todd's commitment to excellence and his practical problem-solving skills have earned him accolades from peers and clients alike, making him a trusted advisor in the ever-evolving landscape of labor and employment law. He has recently been recognized in prestigious trade publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, and The Best Lawyers in America.