About

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Morgan, Brown & Joy (MBJ) is among the largest management-side employment law firms in New England, representing a wide range of Fortune 100 corporations, educational and health care institutions and small businesses across all sectors of the economy. While the firm’s roots are in New England, MBJ serves clients across the United States.


The firm’s attorneys are known for anticipating and finding solutions to all employment-related legal issues in order to avoid costly litigation. While the goal is to help clients avoid litigation, MBJ vigorously defends clients nationwide before state and federal courts in both class action and individual suits. The firm’s attorneys also regularly appear before state and federal administrative bodies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, state anti-discrimination agencies, and state wage-and-hour enforcement agencies.

Our firm is home to one of the largest and most accomplished labor law teams. We have advised and represented employers on complex union issues for almost a century, helping employers avoid labor conflicts and maintain compliance with proper labor practices. We also provide employer education and legal guidance to help employers make informed decisions when workforces consider unionization. We act as a trusted management partner, spokesperson and negotiator at the bargaining table and during grievance arbitration hearings.

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Brown and Joy boasts an impressive labor and employment practice offering employers and senior management teams quality advice in a range of workplace-related compliance and litigation issues. It exhibits strength in both traditional labor law, and employment matters including discrimination and wage and hour disputes. The firm remains active across a wide variety of industry sectors, including education, technology and communications. It is particularly adept at representing universities and other educational institutions in labor disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Brown and Joy LLP defended the University of New Hampshire against claims brought by a former student alleging discrimination and breach of contract, among other claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Joy
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Robert Joy
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Senior Statespeople

Robert Joy represents employers in employment litigation matter relating to a range of matters including discrimination and collective bargaining.

Jaclyn L Kugell
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Jaclyn L Kugell
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Jaclyn Kugell is an experienced employment litigator, particularly regarding discrimination matters, but also works on noncontentious matters.

Jaclyn is a good problem-solver.

Gregory Manousos
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Gregory Manousos
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Gregory Manousos advises clients on a range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment claims, defamation matters and breach of contract issues, as well as day-to-day employment legal advice. He has particular expertise in representing educational and medical institutions.

Gregory is responsive and knowledgeable.

Nicholas DiGiovanni
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Nicholas DiGiovanni
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Nicholas DiGiovanni advises clients on labor relations and collective bargaining. He has notable expertise representing universities.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Massachusetts

Labor & Employment

Robert Joy
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Robert Joy
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Senior Statespeople
Jaclyn L Kugell
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Jaclyn L Kugell
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Gregory Manousos
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Gregory Manousos
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Nicholas DiGiovanni
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Nicholas DiGiovanni
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Members

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Industries

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