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Miles & Stockbridge PC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Maryland


Miles & Stockbridge PC

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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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Labor & Employment - Maryland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Miles & Stockbridge PC has a strong reputation for its extensive Maryland presence and representation of major education, healthcare and retail clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. Its lawyers are adept in ADA and FMLA claims, as well as sexual harassment suits and investigations. It also offers strength in labor relations matters, with notable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations.

Work Highlights

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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 respondentUSA
  • Miles & Stockbridge PC has multiple teams and can manage complex matters.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Miles & Stockbridge PC is distinguished by its deep and comprehensive knowledge of labor law, which is essential in navigating complex compliance environments.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Miles & 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 respondentUSA
  • The 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.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKathleen Pontone
    Senior StatespeopleKathleen Pontone

    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 2Kirsten Eriksson
    Band 2Kirsten Eriksson

    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 2Steven Frenkil
    Band 2Steven Frenkil

    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 2Suzzanne W. Decker
    Band 2Suzzanne W. Decker

    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 respondentUSA
    • Suzzanne 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 3Stephanie K. Baron
    Band 3Stephanie K. Baron

    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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