Katelyn W. McCombs

Expert guidance through a complex workplace investigation

Our company retained Katelyn McCombs at Littler when we faced a sensitive internal investigation involving allegations of harassment and retaliation. From our initial consultation, her decade of experience in labor and employment law was evident. She didn't just give us legal answers; she provided a strategic roadmap that balanced legal compliance with our company culture. Her background, including her recognition by Best Lawyers in Labor and Employment Law - Management, gave our leadership team immense confidence. Katelyn meticulously guided our HR team through every step—preserving privilege, conducting interviews, and helping us draft a final report that mitigated significant legal risk. Her advice was pragmatic and always considered the Pittsburgh business landscape. The only slight drawback was that during the busiest periods, response times to non-urgent emails could stretch to a full business day, but her associate was always available as a backup. Overall, Katelyn’s counsel was invaluable. She transformed a potentially disruptive situation into a managed process with a defensible outcome. We will certainly engage her for future employment matters.