Overview
Helen Tuttle counsels clients at every stage of the employment spectrum, helping them to mitigate and solve their most challenging employment issues. Helen’s extensive litigation background enables her to effectively counsel clients on strategic and practical employment solutions. Whether drafting and negotiating executive compensation arrangements, managing employee transitions, conducting highly sensitive internal investigations or strategizing on crisis management issues, Helen provides guidance tailored to her clients’ needs. She also regularly provides training on respect in the workplace, harassment prevention, conducting effective internal investigations and performance management, among other topics. Clients of all sizes — from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies — put their trust in Helen’s proactive and responsive approach to complex employment matters.
Helen leads the firm’s international labor and employment practice.
Labor & Employment
As an employment litigator, Helen is not only an experienced adviser but also a fierce advocate for her clients. When clients face employment-related disputes, Helen defends against single- and multiplaintiff claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation before state and federal courts and agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and state and local administrative agencies. Clients trust Helen for business-focused representation that carefully evaluates litigation exposure and reputational risk. Helen is deeply committed to resolving disputes cost-effectively, always putting her clients’ best interests first. Her strong client relationships are built on trust and dedication, and she is fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. (1998)
Franklin and Marshall College
B.A. (1994)
Insights & Events
Latest
News
Other Perspectives
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Helen served on the District XA Ethics Committee from 2011-19, an appointment by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. She was vice chair of the committee from 2013-15 and chair from 2015-17.
Professional Associations
- Academy of New Jersey Management Attorneys (ANJMA)
Firm Leadership
- Leader, Labor and Employment Group, 2025-present
- Leader, Florham Park Office, 2023-25
- Nominating Committee, 2020-22
- Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP — Steering Committee, Women's Leadership Committee
Honors
- New York Law Journal, New York Magazine New York’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2020
This award is conferred by Martindale-Hubbell. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Savoy Magazine — Top Influential Women in Corporate America, 2019
This award is conferred by Savoy Magazine. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Savoy Magazine — Most Influential Black Lawyers 2015, 2018
This award is conferred by Savoy Magazine. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Chambers USA — “Up and Coming” for New Jersey, Labor & Employment, 2015−17
This award is conferred by Chambers & Partners. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Best Lawyers® — Litigation − Labor and Employment, 2023-25
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- New Jersey Super Lawyers — 2013-25
This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- New Jersey Law Journal — “Diverse Lawyers of the Year,” 2015
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- NJBIZ — “Forty Under 40,” 2013
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- New Jersey Law Journal — “40 Under 40,” 2011
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No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.