About

Provided by Connell Foley LLP

In the rapidly changing regulatory environment of today’s workplace, employers need legal protection on multiple fronts. Our Labor and Employment practice provides creative and highly effective management-side representation in all facets and at all stages of employment and labor relations. From preventive measures designed to educate employers and ensure legal and regulatory compliance to the defense against claims of wrongdoing, we form a strategic alliance with clients to safeguard their business interests.

Connell Foley LLP has a strong background advising employers in drafting policies and developing best practices and training programs to minimize a wide array of potential employment claims. When litigation cannot be avoided, our lawyers draw on their extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances to offer clients a vigorous defense.

We serve a diverse client base, including public and private corporations, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, municipalities, public agencies, multi-employer trade association,s and insurance and financial services firms.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - New Jersey

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Connell Foley LLP bears a strong reputation for its team's litigation capabilities. The lawyers have particular expertise in defending employers in discrimination, harassment and wage and hour matters. The team also advises clients on the drafting of employee handbooks and workplace training programs for employers.

Work Highlights

  • Connell Foley LLP defended Saint Peter's University in reverse racial discrimination and breach of contract claims brought by a former professor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Shadiack
4
Michael Shadiack
4
Band 4

Michael Shadiack is chair of Connell Foley LLP’s labor and employment practice group. He undertakes complex employment litigation, including disputes involving discrimination and harassment claims. Michael also assists clients with compliance and training matters.

Michael is thorough, responsive and an excellent communicator. He proactively keeps clients informed and manages both facts and emotions well.

Michael is very knowledgeable and the guidance he provides on complex matters always seems to be explained in a way that I can understand.

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Connell Foley LLP

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Labor & Employment

Michael Shadiack
4
Michael Shadiack
4
Band 4

Members

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Angela Iuso

Connor McCarthy

John Lacey

Lauren Iannaccone

Leo Hurley

Marianne Tolomeo

Michael Rolek

Michael Shadiack

Michael Shadiack

Head of Department

Molly Kellett

Neil Humphreys

Victoria Donoghue

William Gattoni

Industries

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Financial Services

Higher Education

Insurance

Municipalities

Non-profit

Public Agencies

Trade Associations