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Morrison Foerster adds AI-focused labor attorney from McDermott in Los Angeles
Morrison Foerster has hired an AI-focused employment and labor attorney from McDermott Will & Schulte for its Los Angeles office. The move reflects rising demand for lawyers who handle both labor law and AI workplace issues.

Morrison Foerster Hires AI-Focused Labor Attorney From McDermott
Morrison Foerster LLP has added an employment and labor attorney with AI expertise to its Los Angeles office. The hire came from McDermott Will & Schulte.
The move expands Morrison Foerster's employment and labor group in the region. The addition reflects growing demand among law firms for attorneys who understand both labor law and artificial intelligence applications in the workplace.
AI has become a focal point in employment law as companies navigate questions about algorithmic hiring, worker monitoring, bias in automated systems, and disclosure requirements. Labor attorneys increasingly need to advise clients on these issues.
For legal professionals managing employment matters, understanding AI's role in hiring and workplace management is becoming essential. Resources like AI for Legal and the AI Learning Path for Paralegals cover tools that support contract analysis and legal research automation-skills relevant to labor practice.