Nan Sato Appointed Co-Chair of Fisher Phillips’ International Practice Group

Fisher Phillips, one of the country’s preeminent labor and employment law firms representing employers, is pleased to announce that Partner Nan Sato has been appointed Co-Chair of the firm’s International Practice Group (IPG), joining founder and original Chair, Partner William D. Wright.

Nan is a Philadelphia-based partner who has practiced around the world and is fluent in Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish.  She counsels clients globally on establishment of new international operations, acquisition of employees, termination processes, international labor relations, as well as cross-border employment disputes. Nan joins Co-Chair Bill Wright who is also based in Philadelphia leading the firm’s International Practice Group. Both Nan and Bill have experience assisting clients with international operations around the world. They both regularly counsel clients on the implementation of strategic planning and policy development with respect to global HR practices and policies. Each also has extensive experience advising clients on the management of litigation and employment controversy matters in numerous international jurisdictions.

As Co-Chairs of the IPG, Nan and Bill will reinforce the firm’s commitment to better serve clients with interests around the world, especially those multinational businesses that need agile workplace lawyers with broad knowledge of relevant international laws. The IPG efficiently identifies and handles cross-border employment challenges that impact global companies, no matter how far – or where – their operations reach.

In addition to continuing to lead the firm’s International Practice Group as Co-Chair with Nan, Bill will also serve as Fisher Phillips’ first Head of Global Strategies, an important new position that is critical to the success of the firm’s overall international operations.  In this role, Bill will lead the firm’s strategy with respect to all of the firm’s international initiatives, including its consulting operations and international expansion after having significant involvement in the firm’s Mexico launch. Fisher Phillips now has 30 attorneys on the ground in Mexico, strategically positioning the firm to meet the surging demand for labor and employment counsel in the region. As Head of Global Strategies, Bill will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s portfolio of international services, which includes Mexico, the ongoing U.S. based international practice, and the firm’s emerging Fisher Worldwide consulting business.