Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan is a partner at Oberti Sullivan LLP in Houston, Texas, and is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He represents companies, executives, and employees in a wide range of labor and employment disputes. Known for his skilled advocacy, he has earned recognition from top legal rankings and is respected for his ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters.

Sullivan earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a member of the Order of the Barristers. He also holds a B.A. with a double major in Government and History and a minor in English from the University of Texas at Austin.

Sullivan launched his legal career at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, where he represented the State of Texas in federal district courts statewide and argued multiple appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He then clerked for U.S. Magistrate Judge Marcia A. Crone in the Southern District of Texas. In 2002, he joined national labor and employment law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP, where he handled some of the firm’s most complex employment cases and, in 2005, became the youngest partner in its 600+ lawyer roster. In 2010, he co-founded Houston-based employment law boutique Oberti Sullivan LLP to deliver high-level, results-driven representation in workplace law matters.

Ed Sullivan has achieved significant victories, including arguing and winning the U.S. Supreme Court case Hewitt v. Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., and securing one of the largest single-plaintiff retaliation verdicts in the Southern District of Texas. He has successfully defended companies in high-profile discrimination class actions and has been honored with awards such as the University of Houston Law Center’s Private Practice Achievement Award. His work reflects a commitment to excellence and results for his clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Oberti Sullivan LLP
• Member, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Fellow, College of The State Bar of Texas
• Member, Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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