Chambers Review
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Labor & Employment - New Jersey
What the Team is Known For
FBT Gibbons is renowned for the depth of its experience in employment litigation and compliance counseling, with significant expertise in labor relations and restrictive covenant matters. The firm regularly assists clients with issues relating to workplace discrimination and harassment, including in-house training and internal investigations. It is active across a number of industries, often acting for financial services, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies, as well as government entities and higher education institutions. The firm possesses additional strength in whistle-blower and wage and hour claims. It is capable of advising on matters throughout the USA as well as those with a cross-border element.
Strengths
We appreciate the team's responsiveness and expertise.
They are responsive, thoughtful and thorough. They act as a partner invested in the success of the institution.
They can fully grasp the intricacies of our business. I have confidence that they can address complexities of all levels in our matters.
FBT Gibbons offers very practical advice and has a depth of experience in employee mediations that is incredibly helpful.
Work Highlights
FBT Gibbons represented Stevens Institute of Technology in a lawsuit alleging religious and disability-related discrimination, failure to accommodate and retaliation, in addition to wage-theft claims.
Notable practitioners
Christine Amalfe has an incredibly versatile practice which sees her frequently defend companies against employee complaints, manage third-party investigations and provide general employment counsel. She represents clients hailing from the healthcare, education and media sectors.
She understands the nuances of a case and develops a strategy to handle it in a way that is most beneficial to her client.
She is very savvy, practical, sharp and strategic.
Susan Nardone has varied experience covering internal investigations and employment training, as well as defending companies against employee allegations of discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination. She regularly acts for clients from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
Susan Nardone is very well known in the market.
Susan is an extremely thoughtful employment attorney who provides sound advice in what can be challenging employment matters.
Susan's employment knowledge and research on topics is great.
It is a pleasure to work with Susan Nardone. She is responsive, business-focused and results-oriented.
She is an excellent litigator who can be as aggressive as we need.
Kelly Ann Bird handles a diverse spread of work, with an emphasis on providing companies with employment training and conducting third-party investigations. She also defends clients in numerous litigations arising from discrimination claims, wage and hour matters and restrictive covenant topics.
Kelly Ann Bird's advice is so practical. You know the next steps and what your options are, as her advice is spot-on.
Kristin Sostowski represents corporations in employee litigation concerning issues such as wrongful termination, discrimination and defamation. She is also noted for her experience in conducting internal investigations and wage and hour class actions.
Kristin is a seasoned, detail-oriented and highly-skilled professional.