About

Provided by Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O'Connor has strategically grown the labor and employment department in recent years, which now boasts nearly 80 attorneys throughout North America who offer the full range of labor and employment law services to a broad spectrum of public and private sector employers. We represent management in every type of labor, employment, and employment related litigation before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators. We have extensive experience representing employers in individual and large-scale class actions involving the full range of employment related disputes, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, non-compete agreements, and unfair labor practices, including those alleging unlawful termination, failure to bargain in good faith, and interference with employee rights. 


In addition, our Pennsylvania labor and employment team includes lawyers who advise companies, boards of directors, investment and compensation committees, management teams, and individual executives on the full range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. We also provide a wide range of legal services to global and multinational employers and individuals seeking temporary and long-term immigration solutions.


The Pennsylvania team works with a diverse range of employers, spanning the health care, transportation, chemical, media, and retail industries. 

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Pennsylvania

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor has a comprehensive labor and employment practice that draws on a strong bench of litigators. The firm is frequently retained in high-stakes judicial and administrative disputes, including discrimination claims, wage and hour actions, and equal pay matters. Also noted for its expertise in managing labor relations and handling related arbitration, Cozen O'Connor represents clients from an array of sectors including healthcare, education, manufacturing and technology.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O'Connor represented the University of Pennsylvania in its labor law matters, including successfully defending against bad faith bargaining charges involving the university’s resident advisers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth A Malloy
2
Elizabeth A Malloy
2
Band 2

Elizabeth Malloy is noted for her skills in lawsuits concerning discrimination and harassment. She has experience in defending high-value class action claims.

Elizabeth is an outstanding trial lawyer.

Thomas S Giotto
2
Thomas S Giotto
2
Band 2

Thomas Giotto commands respect for his employment work, particularly in class actions, wrongful discharge and discrimination claims. He is also recommended for advice on collective bargaining negotiations.

Thomas is excellent. His advice is current and tailored to our company and our situations.

Thomas is practical, business-oriented and most willing to tackle the most difficult labor and employment issues.

Thomas's industry knowledge is a critical asset. He knows labor law inside and out, and provides practical and executable guidance.

Jeffrey Pasek
3
Jeffrey Pasek
3
Band 3
Jeffrey Pasek advises employers on a host of contentious matters. He is well regarded for supporting clients on discrimination and harassment claims, and in wage and hour disputes.

Jeffrey is an experienced lawyer who provides us with practical advice.

Alfred J D'Angelo Jr
4
Alfred J D'Angelo Jr
4
Band 4
Alfred D'Angelo has significant experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. His clients span many industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality.

Alfred is simply a top-notch labor attorney with a unique level of sophistication and industry awareness.

Alfred provides thorough analyses of complex situations and lays out all possible pathways and outcomes so we can make informed decisions.

Alfred understands the law and has the relationships that you need to maintain successful labor relations.

Daniel V. Johns
4
Daniel V. Johns
4
Band 4

Daniel Johns has considerable knowledge in a range of labor and employment matters. His expertise includes collective bargaining negotiations and the defense of claims regarding age discrimination, sexual harassment and the misappropriation of trade secrets.

Daniel is very knowledgeable and responsive, so he brings a lot of value.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cozen O'Connor

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Pennsylvania

Labor & Employment

Elizabeth A Malloy
2
Elizabeth A Malloy
2
Band 2
Thomas S Giotto
2
Thomas S Giotto
2
Band 2
Jeffrey Pasek
3
Jeffrey Pasek
3
Band 3
Alfred J D'Angelo Jr
4
Alfred J D'Angelo Jr
4
Band 4
Daniel V. Johns
4
Daniel V. Johns
4
Band 4