About

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When livelihoods are at risk, the stakes are deeply personal and highly sensitive. From employment litigation and compensation battles to traditional labor issues, Harris St. Laurent has handled the entire spectrum of workplace-related matters. Our team is best known for its representation of founders, partners, major revenue producers, and C-suite and senior executives in high-value employment and commercial disputes.

Built to represent business leaders in high-profile circumstances, our practice is characterized by the exceptionally high complexity and intensity of the matters we take on, across a wide array of industries. With a particular emphasis on the financial services sector, including investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, venture capital, asset management, hedge funds and insurance, we have extensive experience representing companies and individuals in the technology, telecommunications, real estate, media, health, travel, fashion, law, advertising, publishing, entertainment, accounting, and cannabis industries, as well.

Recognized as one of the nation’s leaders by industry observers, we regularly manage a docket of matters worth hundreds of millions of dollars for individuals, teams, and employers.

Because we represent both employees and employers, we bring unmatched perspective, experience, insight, and courtroom strength – from both sides of the table – which we use to achieve your goals.

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What the Team is Known For

Harris St. Laurent LLP is a respected labor and employment firm focused primarily on employee representation. The team is often sought out to advise on sensitive investigations and disputes, including those involving alleged wrongful termination, breach of restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims. It also assists clients with employment agreement and separation agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Harris St. Laurent LLP represented as lead counsel in a mass action, 45 former employees of Buzzfeed who were granted stock options as part of their compensation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Harris
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Jonathan Harris
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Jonathan Harris predominantly acts on behalf of plaintiffs in employment litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution and internal workplace investigations. He also has experience negotiating employment agreements.

John is an incredible trial lawyer

Jon is a sophisticated, visionary attorney.

Jonathan's ability to think outside the box to accomplish client aims is out-of-this-world impressive.

Jonathan is strategic and sophisticated. He is a very holistic, cerebral type of attorney. He's a thoughtful guy, who has a carefully balanced approach to litigation.

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Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

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