Ethan Balsam is a highly experienced labor and employment attorney who specializes in defending discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims in federal and state courts. He has a particular focus on providing sound and effective legal representation to employers facing complex legal issues in administrative forums such as the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Department of Labor. Ethan is widely regarded as a trusted legal advisor who regularly counsels employers in various aspects of labor and employment law, including compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, preparation of handbooks, hiring and termination issues, and wage and hour compliance.

Ethan obtained his Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations. Prior to his current role as Shareholder - Labor and Employment Attorney at Littler Mendelson, Ethan has held various other positions including an Associate - Labor and Employment Attorney at Littler Mendelson, an Associate at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, L.L.P., and as Assistant Counsel at National Treasury Employees Union.