Southworth PC is proud to share that our CEO, attorney Shaun Southworth, was published in Law360’s Expert Analysis section on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Shaun’s article, “Why Private Sector Should Watch Gov’t DEI Firing Class Bid,” examines Fell v. Trump, a class action brought by former federal employees challenging layoffs connected to the shutdown of DEI offices.
The case matters because it raises a question federal employees should be watching closely: when a large group of employees is affected by a centralized government decision, can they challenge that action together as a class?
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Why This Matters for Federal Employees
Federal employees are facing a changing employment landscape, including RIFs, reorganizations, restructuring, and employment actions that may be directed from the top rather than made office-by-office.
Shaun’s article explains why Fell v. Trump could matter beyond one set of layoffs. The case may influence how courts evaluate class actions involving federal employees, especially where many workers are affected by the same governmentwide policy or directive.
For federal employees, this is not an abstract legal issue. Class certification can affect whether employees are able to proceed together, how claims are litigated, and what kind of evidence matters when challenging broad employment actions.
Why Law360 Matters
Law360 is a national legal news platform read by attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, government lawyers, and legal professionals across the country. Its Expert Analysis section publishes commentary from practitioners on significant legal developments in their fields.
Shaun’s publication reflects Southworth PC’s continued commitment to bringing federal employee issues into the national legal conversation.
About Southworth PC
Southworth PC represents federal employees nationwide in EEO, MSPB, whistleblower, RIF, discipline, removal, and related federal employment matters.