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Blank Rome LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania


Blank Rome LLP

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Provided by Blank Rome LLP

  • Premier 25-lawyer Pennsylvania labor and employment practice, in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh​
  • Work on all issues faced by in-house employment counsel, human resource managers, and executives
  • Skilled in defending employment litigation, both single-plaintiff and class action litigation
  • Regularly provide advice, training, and counseling
  • Expanded employee benefits and executive compensation capability
  • Handle traditional labor work such as collective bargaining and union negotiations
  • Clients include Fortune 500 businesses, middle-market companies, trade associations/non-profits

We have carved out a national reputation as a “go to” firm for high-stakes theft of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, non-compete, and unfair competition cases. We have a tremendous name in this area, and our work on these cases has resulted in landmark rulings and broken legal ground.

We are skilled in the highly complex wage payment area, and have an established body of experience in the areas of federal overtime challenges, including proper classifications for exempt status matters, avoiding “willful action” claims and defense of collective/class actions. The group also brings superior advice and defense to clients who also must respond to related state law age payment issues, including break time claims, holiday pay and overtime triggering requirements.

In employee benefits/executive compensation, we have vast experience in the benefits plan industry and deep knowledge of the private and public sectors.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Pennsylvania

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome maintains a strong profile for its handling of complex trade secrets and restrictive covenant disputes, wage and hour claims, and class action defense. The team is also experienced across labor law matters such as contract negotiation and unfair labor practice disputes. The law firm is regularly engaged by clients in the healthcare, consumer goods and entertainment industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Blank Rome acted for Veltek Associates in an action against former employees alleging theft of trade secrets.

Strengths

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  • We value the firm's high skill level, responsiveness and alignment with commercial needs.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The Blank Rome attorneys are outstanding strategists.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The team stands out for its deep knowledge and thoughtfulness.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The law firm deeply understands our work, our culture and our approach. It aligns its advice to our objectives and is a trusted partner.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Anthony Haller
    Band 1Anthony Haller

    Anthony Haller

    Anthony Haller has a leading contentious practice and regularly guides clients through discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge claims. He is also much sought after for advice on and representation in labor relations matters.

    • Anthony is tenacious, wise and has a mastery of the facts.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Daniel Sobol
    Band 4Daniel Sobol

    Daniel Sobol

    Daniel Sobol is experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters, such as labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations, as well as employment-related disputes.

  • Band 4Leigh-Ann Buziak
    Band 4Leigh-Ann Buziak

    Leigh-Ann Buziak

    Leigh-Ann Buziak garners praise for her strong disputes practice, which is particularly active in labor and employment litigation. She displays expertise in handling restrictive covenant and trade secret matters.

    • Leigh-Ann is very on top of our matters and gives very good advice.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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