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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP (US) is noted for its experience navigating high-stakes employment litigation including wage and hour class actions and restrictive covenant disputes. The team is sought out for its employment counsel in the context of corporate transactions. It advises a varied client base which includes companies in the finance, retail and education sectors.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper LLP (US) defended New York University in six putative class actions brought by students and parents seeking a refund of tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 semester as a result of the transition to remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Kaplan
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Brian Kaplan
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Band 3
Brian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.

Brian is an employment lawyer through and through.

Brian is both a good adviser and a good litigator.

Garrett Kennedy
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Garrett Kennedy
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Band 3

Garrett Kennedy represents clients in an array of employment matters including sexual harassment and retaliation claims, as well as wage and hour class actions.

Garrett is an A+ employment lawyer. He has a delicate-handed approach to resolving issues and cares tremendously for his clients.

Garrett is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Garrett has a very thoughtful approach.

Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Brian Kaplan
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Brian Kaplan
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Garrett Kennedy
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Garrett Kennedy
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