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To learn more about Akin’s Labor & Employment capabilities, please visit the Labor and Employment page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Akin houses a go-to labor and employment practice with notable expertise advising clients on employment issues arising out of bankruptcies. Adept at handling contentious labor and employment mandates as well as advising on transactional concerns. Also frequently assists employers with employment training and compliance. Particularly active on behalf of clients in the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Akin assisted MediaNews Group with all labor and employment aspects of its carve-out acquisition of eight newspaper publications and related ancillary business operations formerly owned by Times-Shamrock Communications.

Strengths

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"The firm's attorneys are highly knowledgeable and provide guidance that makes me feel confident in making proper decisions for our company."

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"Akin always finds the time to respond well to urgent inquiries."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jessica Taub Rosenberg
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Jessica Taub Rosenberg
5
Band 5

Jessica Taub Rosenberg of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.

"Jessica gets our company and why certain issues concern us. She is very practical in finding solutions for us."

"She is an excellent lawyer, good on her feet and at examining witnesses. Jessica is a strong advocate who argues her position effectively and commands respect."

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Richard Rabin
5
Richard Rabin
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Band 5

Richard Rabin counsels employers on the full range of advisory matters as well as handling disputes. He is especially active in the financial services industry.

"Richard is a great voice of reason, very direct and calming. He has a good way of distilling situations down into what matters most, humanizing the process and creating structure that suits each party's goals in a thoughtful way."

"Rich is great at negotiating employment agreements but also at litigating when things go south."

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Jessica Taub Rosenberg
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Jessica Taub Rosenberg
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Richard Rabin
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Richard Rabin
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