John Whitworth brings the perspective of a former in-house counsel who has significant experience managing complex labor challenges. Having directed national labor disputes, union campaigns and collective bargaining for national employers, John operates as a strategic advisor and business partner first, helping clients anticipate and manage labor and employment risk before it escalates. His approach is grounded in real-world experience: the best labor strategies are proactive, not reactive, driven by planning, discipline and alignment between legal and operations.
John Whitworth is Counsel in Lathrop GPM’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, where he focuses on labor strategy, high-stakes union matters, and employment issues. Drawing on his background as in-house counsel, John serves as an advisor to employers navigating the complexities of labor relations, collective bargaining and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings.