Attorneys in the firm's labor and employment group also have extensive experience in developing procedures for identifying and receiving whistleblower complaints, including complaints of retaliation in connection with alleged whistleblowing activity; as well as in the initiation and completion of investigations of such complaints, including guidance in the determination of merit. Indeed, we recognize that the development and implementation of internal mechanisms for dealing with such matters can assist in litigation avoidance. However, in the event these claims are not resolved internally, we counsel and represent clients in connection with administrative proceedings, as well as in litigation involving whistleblower claims of all types.