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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Labor & Employment: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : California


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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About

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Our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners help employers around the world navigate the constantly changing landscape of global, US, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace. With more than 375 lawyers and other professionals throughout our offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we apply a solution-oriented approach to give our clients a competitive edge as we work with them to address the full range of workforce matters that affect the bottom line.

We approach workplace challenges with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and the unique, industry-specific regulatory and competitive pressures they face. Our industry knowledge is particularly deep in the areas of financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, defense, food and hospitality, insurance, and manufacturing. We proactively identify risks and develop strategies and solutions to help employers avoid litigation and other employee disputes, including those that involve unions or organizing campaigns.

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a notable practice that works on a range of issues and is able to draw on the firm's tremendous national presence. The team is expert in wage and hour class actions, as well as defending a range of single-plaintiff claims including discrimination, retaliation and wrongful dismissal disputes. It offers notable experience handling disputes involving noncompete agreements and trade secrets. The team services clients in a wide range of industries, including leading aviation, insurance and technology companies.

Strengths

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  • Morgan Lewis have a deep bench and provide an excellent service.

    Labor & Employment: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The lawyers have an integrated approach and it feels as if they work for our company.

    Labor & Employment: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The Morgan Lewis team is incredibly responsive, can answer business questions and gives practical advice.

    Labor & Employment: The Elite respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Debra L Fischer
    Band 3Debra L Fischer

    Debra L Fischer

    Debra Fischer frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. She is also recognized for her handling of sensitive internal investigations.
  • Band 5Adam Abrahms
    Band 5Adam Abrahms

    Adam Abrahms

    Adam Abrahms specializes in labor relations and often represents clients in the healthcare sector.
  • Band 5Nicole Buffalano
    Band 5Nicole Buffalano

    Nicole Buffalano

    Nicole Buffalano is held in high regard for her ability to assist clients from a wide spectrum of sectors, including sports, food and beverages, and hospitality. She routinely assists with collective bargaining agreement negotiations, as well as representing clients in arbitrations.

Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (3)

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