G. Mark Jodon

G. Mark Jodon

Houston, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Littler

257 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management

Biography

G. Mark Jodon focuses his practice on employment-related litigation, including wage and hour collective actions, specifically handling matters related to:

  • Employment discrimination
  • Minimum wage and overtime claims
  • Non-disclosure and non-competition agreements
  • NLRB Proceedings

    He represents clients in state and federal courts, in labor arbitrations and in administrative hearings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also appears before governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. He has specific experience with claims arising under:

    • Title VII
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
    • The Fair Labor Standards Act
    • The National Labor Relations Act
    • The Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act
    • The Texas Labor Code

      In addition to his litigation experience, Mark counsels clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour issues, family and medical leave matters, covenants not to compete, and union avoidance strategies.

      Mark is a frequent lecturer at labor and employment seminars and conducts human resources training workshops upon request. Most frequently, Mark works with the following types of companies:

      • Insurance
      • Construction
      • Energy
      • Petro chemical

        Mark serves as the office managing shareholder of Littler Mendelson's Houston office.

        In law school, Mark was a member of the Journal of Air Law & Commerce.

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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1985

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

  • Children's Museum of Houston Personnel Committee - Member
  • Greater Houston Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors - Chapter Attorney
  • Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors - Chapter Attorney
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
  • Texas Bar Association - Member
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Children's Museum of Houston Personnel Committee - Member
  • Greater Houston Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors - Chapter Attorney
  • Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors - Chapter Attorney
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
  • Texas Bar Association - Member
  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Employment Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Labor Law - Management, Houston (2024)
  • Employment Law - Management, Houston (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma

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