
Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2026 : Maryland
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Miles & Stockbridge’s Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice is one of the largest and most diverse practices of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling us to handle larger, more sophisticated matters in Maryland and beyond. We have made a conscious effort to coordinate all employment-related practitioners under one roof – benefits, labor, employment, immigration, workplace safety and noncompetition litigation.
Spanning the gamut in terms of gender, race and age, our dedicated lawyers are emblematic of a more inclusive business world. Our team has extensive experience advising employers across a wide spectrum of industries. We represent clients in federal and state courts and before numerous regulatory agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast regions of the country, and we have represented clients in other courts and agencies throughout the United States.
Our overall practice encompasses over 20 separate areas of counseling and dispute resolution, including employment, OSHA, labor, immigration and employment benefits and executive compensation.
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Miles & Stockbridge PC assisted Johns Hopkins University with employment law advice regarding personnel matters.
Strengths
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Miles & Stockbridge PC provides a practical, client-first advice.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAMiles & Stockbridge PC has multiple teams and can manage complex matters.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAMiles & Stockbridge PC is distinguished by its deep and comprehensive knowledge of labor law, which is essential in navigating complex compliance environments.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAMiles & Stockbridge PC provides practical, responsive guidance that is easily actionable without a lot of back and forth to get to a good answer.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAThe firm provides consistent, well-considered and succinct legal advice. It understands the risk sensitivities of the client and always makes itself available and delivers work products on time.
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Kathleen Pontone
Kathleen Pontone has a wide-ranging practice, which includes advising employers on wage and hour, discrimination and other contentious matters. Kathleen Pontone is excellent.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Kirsten Eriksson
Kirsten Eriksson is well-versed in assisting employers with employment investigations and providing representation in claims relating to issues such as discrimination, retaliation and harassment, among others.
I go to Kirsten Eriksson for questions big and small, knowing she will provide an efficient and helpful answer.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Steven Frenkil
Steven Frenkil is especially well known for his representation of employers in the higher education sector. He handles complex disputes as well as providing ongoing counsel on employment issues. Band 2 
Band 2 
Suzzanne W. Decker
Suzzanne Decker is noted for her skillful handling of a wide array of employment disputes. She is also sought out to provide compliance and litigation avoidance counsel. Suzzanne Decker is a strong partner and very good to work with.
Labor & Employment respondentUSASuzzanne stands out from other employment lawyers because of her practical awareness. She is realistic about outcomes and creative about formulating arguments.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Stephanie K. Baron
Stephanie Baron co-leads the firm's labor, employment, benefits and immigration group. She often advises on student misconduct and discrimination claims. Commercial awareness is Stephanie's strength; she does a really good job at giving you commercially actionable advice while preparing you for what litigation would look like.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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