Chambers Review
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete is a well-regarded labor and employment boutique with recognized strength in representing the state's largest employers with regard to their continuing labor needs. The group is prized for its efforts in successfully opposing significant union campaigns and providing immigration services to healthcare, IT and sporting clients, among others. It also excels in all aspects of employment litigation, and has further strength in harassment and discrimination matters.
Work Highlights
- Constangy served as counsel to Oakland Living Center, a senior living provider in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in a complex race discrimination case.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Constangy help us identify the best choices to move forward. They work as a team to accomplish the goal of protecting their client by providing wisdom from years of experience in employment law."
"Constangy effectively partners subject matter expertise with litigation skill and strategy."
"Constangy have done a wonderful job navigating very litigious issues for us."
"Constangy help us identify the best choices to move forward. They work as a team to accomplish the goal of protecting their client by providing wisdom from years of experience in employment law."
"Constangy effectively partners subject matter expertise with litigation skill and strategy."
"Constangy have done a wonderful job navigating very litigious issues for us."
Notable Practitioners
John Doyle is highlighted for his longstanding experience in employment litigation. He advises on a range of disputes on behalf of management-side clients, including administrative proceedings.
Kenneth Carlson comes recommended for his expertise in noncompetition law and trade secrets mandates. He brings extensive litigation experience to his practice as a mediator, which sees him advise on a range of employment disputes.
"He has impeccable integrity."
"He is smart, thoughtful and wonderful to work with."
Jill Stricklin is an experienced labor and employment attorney, defending her clients before both federal and state courts.
"Jill is amazing to work with! She is always very timely with getting back to me, she is meticulous and she makes sure she has all the information needed to proceed with what I am asking her for."
"She is very good at explaining legal jargon in a way that I understand and is always available for a meeting if I need further clarification. She is intelligent and organized, possesses good judgment, and has great communication skills."
Kristine Marie Sims specializes in labor and employment, and has experience in EEOC claims, OSHA and complex terminations.
"Kristine Sims is an extremely knowledgable, compassionate, straightforward, and proactive counselor."
"Kristine is a trusted partner who has a sound legal mind and provides a well-rounded perspective for us to consider as we are evaluating risks. She is also well versed in HR law."
"Kristine is very responsive and efficient in responding to issues at hand. She maintains complete professionalism and adapts her communication to all levels within our organization."