About

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Miller Canfield’s Employment and Labor Group is known for representing a diverse client base that includes large multinational corporations, middle-market private sector companies, small business and non-profits, and public-sector state and municipal entities, K-12 school districts and higher education institutions.

We are also nationally known for deep knowledge and understanding of the complicated rules regarding medical leaves and disability accommodations, and we routinely handle complex, nuanced leave coordination issues.

Our extensive experience representing public-sector clients, including the City of Detroit, universities, school districts and public authorities, gives us a deep understanding of clients’ employment issues, and other related matters such as governance, constitutional issues, Title IX and Open Meetings Act/Freedom of Information Act.

Additionally, we are known as a leader in labor relations counseling in both the public and private sectors. We have represented numerous employers in complex labor matters, including the City of Detroit as it emerged from bankruptcy.

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Labor & Employment - Michigan

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What the Team is Known For

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone offers broad traditional labor law and employment services to public and private sector clients, with particular activity for prominent automotive companies, nonprofits and healthcare organizations. It exhibits considerable strength in FMLA and ERISA benefits litigation and counseling. It is also skilled at taking on collective bargaining mandates and other union-related matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Megan P Norris
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Megan P Norris
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Megan Norris regularly handles employment litigation as well as internal investigations. She has extensive experience representing higher education bodies among other major clients.
Scott R. Eldridge
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Scott R. Eldridge
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Scott Eldridge is a key contact for many of the firm's most significant clients and works on a range of employment litigation. He has experience advising higher education institutions as well as municipal and nonprofit organizations.

Scott is an expert in education matters. He's a real lawyer.

Brian Schwartz
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Brian Schwartz
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Brian Schwartz has an active practice focused on defending plaintiff and class action lawsuits concerning health benefit disputes, wage and hour claims, and retaliation and discrimination claims.

Brian has been clear and thorough, making things digestible.

Brian's very smart and provides great client service.

Brian is great and very knowledgeable.

Jennifer Sabourin
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Jennifer Sabourin
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Jennifer Sabourin represents employers in sexual assault and harassment allegations and discrimination disputes. She also conducts internal investigations.

Jennifer is an excellent lawyer.

Jen is very knowledgeable and responsive to our needs, we rely on her for her advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

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Labor & Employment

Megan P Norris
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Megan P Norris
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Scott R. Eldridge
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Scott R. Eldridge
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Brian Schwartz
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Brian Schwartz
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Band 3
Jennifer Sabourin
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Jennifer Sabourin
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Members

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Ahmad Chehab

Ashley Higginson

Brian Gallagher

Brian Schwartz

Head of Department

Carrick Craig

Jennifer Sabourin

John Willems

Katina Gorman

Lawrence Garcia

Michelle (Mickey) Bartlett

Robert Zielinski

Clients

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City of Detroit

Denver Wholesale Florist Co.

Lansing Board of Wter and Light

Lowes Companies LLC

Michigan High School Athletics Association

Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan State University

Phillips Pet Food Supplies

University of Michigan

Industries

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Automotive

Banking/Financial Services

Energy

Government

Healthcare

Higher Education

Insurance

K-12 Education

Manufacturing

Nonprofits

Professional Services

Retail

Transportation

Utilities