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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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While many Chambers-ranked firms provide employment counseling and litigation, our New York group is unusual in its ability to provide the full spectrum of employment services, including employee benefits and immigration, as well as the negotiation of high-stakes, high-value executive employment agreements. Each team member provides a different skill set; for instance, one of our attorneys practiced as a commercial litigator prior to moving to employment law and, thus, approaches employment litigation from a different perspective.

Additionally, our New York team boasts attorneys with strong labor practices, including advising clients on union avoidance and work stoppages, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and representing them during grievance arbitrations and NLRB proceedings.
Collaborative Team. 

Our New York team values and rewards cooperation, coordination, and delegation. Our attorneys regularly engage in collaborative brainstorming for clients and avoid the political frictions seen in other firms. Rather than competing with one another, they work together to ensure that all attorneys on the team are continually enhancing their skills and experience to provide the highest caliber legal services. Our clients benefit from this mindset by having access to a comprehensive team – ensuring diversity of thought when providing advice and allowing for maximum coverage with a minimum of service transition if one member of the team is unavailable.

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Labor & Employment - New York


What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP handles a broad array of labor and employment matters, including sexual harassment claims, wrongful termination disputes and traditional labor issues. Its clients include companies in the publishing, fashion and financial services sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine represented the National Football League ('NFL') in a state court lawsuit concerning discrimination and retaliatory actions.

Strengths

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  • The team's work product is incredibly strong. The group's briefings are very well thought out, and they are commercial with their advice.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The team gives well-rounded answers, which encompass legal and business needs.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The firm provides strategic guidance and bring a deep understanding of business and values.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Davis Wright Tremaine are extraordinarily talented and knowledgeable.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Laura Sack
    Band 2Laura Sack

    Laura Sack

    Laura Sack regularly represents well-known employers in the media, entertainment and publishing sectors in high-profile employment disputes, and is also skilled in the drafting of complex employment agreements.

    • Laura's legal expertise is impressive, not just in terms of her grasp of the facts, but also in knowing the right questions to ask and applying her insights in a relevant way.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Laura has a great depth of knowledge. She is always responsive and provides practical advice tailored to our organization.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Laura is able to distill information with flexibility and ease.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Lyle S. Zuckerman
    Band 3Lyle S. Zuckerman

    Lyle S. Zuckerman

    Lyle Zuckerman is experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters, and regularly represents employers in discrimination litigation, wage and hour disputes and collective bargaining negotiations, among other matters.
    • Lyle is excellent in complex and sophisticated matters. His knowledge of the regulatory landscape combined with many years of practice are invaluable.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Lyle offers something that is quite rare, an ability and willingness to think outside the box and the ability to explore unique ways to arrive at a solution.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Lyle is creative, aggressive and strategic.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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