Atty. Bruce R. Millman

Atty. Bruce R. Millman

Bruce R. Millman has more than 35 years of experience counseling private and public sector employers on business and personnel strategies.

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About Bruce R. Millman at a glance

Bruce R. Millman is a employment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1973) and Princeton University (—, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Bruce R. Millman has more than 35 years of experience counseling private and public sector employers on business and personnel strategies. He works with employers on:

  • Labor and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, sales, reorganizations, and reductions-in-force
  • Wage and hour compliance and compensation issues
  • Collective bargaining and other union matters
  • Disciplinary decisions and wrongful termination
  • Employment discrimination issues
  • Sexual harassment and other forms of harassment
  • Family Leave and disability issues
  • Personnel policies, executive employment contracts, and manager/employee training

    Bruce has particular experience representing clients regarding matters falling under the following:

    • The National Labor Relations Act
    • The Fair Labor Standards Act
    • Title VII and other anti-discrimination/harassment statutes
    • The Family and Medical Leave Act and disability discrimination laws
    • New York Labor Law, including wage payment laws and the Wage Theft Prevention Act
    • The New York Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act
    • New York unemployment provisions, including independent contractor issues

      In addition to counseling, Bruce regularly represents clients at the collective bargaining table, in arbitration, and in administrative agency and court litigation.

      Bruce is a frequent lecturer on public and private sector labor and employment law matters for a wide range of professional and legal organizations, which have included the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Practising Law Institute and others.

      Bruce serves as the office managing shareholder of Littler Mendelson's New York office. He is a member of Littler’s Publications Review and Associates Committees, the Core Group of the Corporate Compliance practice group, and the subcommittee on Release Issues for the Business Restructuring practice group, as well as the International Labor, Traditional Labor, Healthcare and other practice groups.

      Prior to joining Littler, he was the managing partner of a boutique management labor and employment firm and a partner at another firm.

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce R. Millman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce R. Millman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce R. Millman

Where is Bruce R. Millman's law office located?
Bruce R. Millman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce R. Millman handle?
Bruce R. Millman focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Bruce R. Millman go to law school?
Bruce R. Millman earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—, 1970).
How can I contact Bruce R. Millman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bruce R. Millman received?
Bruce R. Millman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1973
Princeton University
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Larkin Prize - Princeton University
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, New York Metro Super Lawyer, multiple years
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named , Who’s Who in American Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Management Labour and Employment - Who's Who Legal, 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers - Who's Who Legal, 2011, 2012 and 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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