Alan L. McLaughlin

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

Indianapolis, Indiana

43+ years experience

Littler

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

317-287-3600

https://www.littler.com/people/alan-l-mclaughlin

111 Monument Circle, Suite 702, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Bio

Alan L. McLaughlin represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes at the administrative, state and federal levels, including before the United States Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has substantial experience in:Discrimination actionsClass actionsWage and hour collective actionsArbitrationsEmergency proceedings involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, business torts and contractsHe has participated in hundreds of mediations. He also provides counsel and preventive training to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including:Title VIIThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Age Discrimination in Employment ActThe Family and Medical Leave ActThe Uniform Trade Secrets ActAlan works with a diverse group of clients in the manufacturing, logistics, retail and hospitality industries. Previously, Alan served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Alan L. McLaughlin represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes at the administrative, state and federal levels, including before the United States Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has substantial experience in: He has participated in hundreds of mediations. He also provides counsel and preventive training to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including: Alan works with a diverse group of clients in the manufacturing, logistics, retail and hospitality industries. Previously, Alan served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Indianapolis (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Indianapolis (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Indianapolis (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Indianapolis (2015)
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus: Employment
Special Focus: Management
Patrick Wilson Scholar, Vanderbilt University School of Law
Awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rating
Named, Super Lawyer for Employment Litigation - Indiana, 2004-2013
Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2012-2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Vanderbilt University, graduated 1982

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Reviews

Amy Perez

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results

Our company faced a complex, multi-plaintiff employment discrimination lawsuit that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. From our initial consultation, Alan McLaughlin demonstrated a command of the law that was both deep and practical. His 43 years of experience, particularly in management-side employment law, were immediately evident. He didn't just recite statutes; he provided a clear, strategic roadmap tailored to our specific business context in Indiana. Alan and his team at Littler meticulously prepared our defense, leaving no detail unexamined. His calm, steady guidance was invaluable during the stressful discovery process and pre-trial motions. His deep familiarity with both state and federal courts, which his profile rightly highlights, proved crucial as the case involved intersecting jurisdictions. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our company's interests entirely, a testament to his negotiation skill and the formidable reputation he commands. It's no surprise to see his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions; he embodies that level of excellence. For any employer navigating the treacherous waters of employment litigation, Alan McLaughlin is the definitive choice.