Welcome to Woodley & McGillivary
Woodley & McGillivary is a top-rated law firm devoted to protecting and enforcing the rights and interests of labor organizations and employees in both the public and private sectors. Established over 50 years ago in the nation's capital, Woodley & McGillivary's practice is national in scope.
 
The firm provides its clients with a wide-range of legal services covering most aspects of labor and employment law. Its experienced litigators handle complex cases (including class action cases) in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.
Our Legal Focus
The firm's practitioners have substantial experience in both jury and non-jury trials and appellate court proceedings. In addition, Woodley & McGillivary offers services in drafting and negotiating all forms of labor agreements, and drafting and promoting passage of legislation designed to protect worker rights and benefits.

Woodley & McGillivary's attorneys have extensive experience in advising employees and labor organizations on claims relating to:

  • Minimum wage and overtime pay
  • Adverse personnel actions taken in response to employees exercising their rights of free speech and freedom of association.
  • Discrimination in employment (race, age, sex, etc.)
  • Violations of labor-management relations laws (statutes affecting public and private sector employment)
  • Family and medical leave rights
  • Pension rights and benefits