Education

  • J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1979
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1975

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada, 1993
  • California, 1980

Howard E. Cole

Practice Group Leader
Partner
3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy.
Suite 600
Las Vegas, Nevada 89169
Phone 702.949.8315
Fax 702.949.8379

About Howard Cole

Mr. Cole, a partner, is the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment practice group. He contributes his knowledge in both the traditional practice of labor as well as employment law. Mr. Cole has years of experience representing employers in union organizing campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing employers in arbitration, mediation and before the National Labor Relations Board. On the employment side, he has extensive experience in such issues as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, ADA compliance, ADEA, retaliation, occupational safety and health, wage and hour and wrongful termination. His practice also includes advising employers regarding contract administration, strategic planning, benefit matters, employment agreements, and personnel policies.

Prior to joining Lewis and Roca, Mr. Cole was a shareholder with Lionel Sawyer & Collins. His practice included all labor and employment related matters.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Clark County Bar Association, Member
  • Employment Law Alliance, Member

Other Distinctions

Mr. Cole is ranked by Chambers USA as one of the leading attorneys in the State of Nevada for Employment Law. Clients consulted by Chambers USA identify him as being a “superb and outstanding lawyer.”

Mr. Cole is listed in 2009-2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, by Woodward/White, Aiken, S.C. in the category of Labor and Employment Law. He is also listed in the 2008-2011 editions of Mountain States Super Lawyers (Las Vegas and Reno) as well as the 2009 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel edition, both in the category of Labor & Employment Law.