Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has bulked up its Los Angeles labor and employment practice, taking eight lawyers from Sidley Austin.

The group is led by partner Douglas Hart, a veteran class action litigator in the Los Angeles market. Also joining Hart from Sidley’s Los Angeles office are partner Jennifer Zargarof, who co-led Sidley Austin’s global labor and employment practice, and partner Max Fischer. Along with them come two of counsel and three associates.