Atty. Robert F. Millman

Atty. Robert F. Millman

For close to 40 years, Robert Millman has represented employers in proceedings and unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board and in employment discrimination and wrongful termination litigation, including complex class actions. He also represents clients in arbitration and mediation, and in collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sector.

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Profile Summary

About Robert F. Millman at a glance

Robert F. Millman is a employment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1974). 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 Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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For close to 40 years, Robert Millman has represented employers in proceedings and unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board and in employment discrimination and wrongful termination litigation, including complex class actions. He also represents clients in arbitration and mediation, and in collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sector.

Appearing in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels, Robert also practices before the Department of Labor, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. He has significant experience with claims arising under:

  • Title VII
  • The National Labor Relations Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The California Fair Employment and Housing Act
  • The California Labor Code

    Robert offers compliance counseling and provides his clients with employment law training. He also helps management develop employment law problem prevention modules and policies, and provides transactional employment advice designed to prevent litigation. Most often, Robert works with clients in the healthcare, hospitality, retail, and transportation industries.

    Robert frequently speaks throughout the country on contemporary labor and employment law topics. He is interviewed regularly on radio and television, and has been published in, and interviewed for major national trade publications. His views and opinions are valued by senior management and employee relations professionals throughout the country.

    The founder of the firm's Los Angeles office, Robert is the former chairman of Littler Mendelson's Board of Directors. He joined as the firm's 18th lawyer and has been an essential and integral part of the growth, development, and success of Littler over the past four decades.

Practice Areas Explained

Robert F. Millman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert F. 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

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert F. Millman

Where is Robert F. Millman's law office located?
Robert F. Millman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert F. Millman handle?
Robert F. Millman focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Robert F. Millman go to law school?
Robert F. Millman earned their education at (J.D., 1974).
How can I contact Robert F. Millman for a consultation?
You can contact Robert F. Millman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert F. Millman received?
Robert F. 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 — Employment.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1974

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 — Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Who's Who in Law - Los Angeles Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Top Labor and Employment Attorneys in California - San Francisco Daily Journal and Los Angeles Daily Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Top 100 Attorneys in California - Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Top 25 Management Employment Attorneys in the United States - National Law Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers - Who's Who Legal, 2013 and 2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Who's Who in American Law, 2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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