Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Labor & Employment | Chambers USA Profile

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - Illinois

2

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is best known for its expertise in assisting its clients in a wide range of labor and employment issues. The department represents clients in a variety of different industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, media and technology. The firm has a specific expertise in handling trade secret, breach of contract and harassment matters, as well as EEOC class actions and DOJ investigations.

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Work Highlights

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner represented Second Life Mac trade secret in bringing claims of misappropriation, breach of employment contracts and breach of fiduciary duties against former employees.

Strengths

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Their service levels and responsiveness are impeccable.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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Their analytical skills and attention to detail are exceptional, allowing them to navigate and resolve challenging situations effectively.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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The lawyers we work with are stellar and very knowledgeable. They are patient and take the time to explain everything.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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Their service levels and responsiveness are impeccable.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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Their analytical skills and attention to detail are exceptional, allowing them to navigate and resolve challenging situations effectively.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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The lawyers we work with are stellar and very knowledgeable. They are patient and take the time to explain everything.

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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William J Wortel

4

Band 4

William Wortel of BCLP handles a broad range of employment matters. These include the defense of wage and hour class actions, harassment and race and disability discrimination claims.

His expertise and responsiveness are unparalleled.

Bill is an extremely capable, responsive attorney.

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William J Wortel

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP has rankings in the following guides

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