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Labor & Employment: The Elite

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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

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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 is a responsive team who provides clear and practical advice which is mindful of clients' business context.

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The team are well-versed in the legal complexities and are strong at all levels.

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The Morgan Lewis team are excellent at assembling the right team to handle complex matters. They offer a strong bench, great collaboration and practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Miller
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Barbara Miller
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Band 2
Barbara Miller is recognized for her trial and appellate experience in labor and employment law. Her experience includes wage and hour issues and discrimination claims.

Barbara is a phenomenal employment lawyer. She has the subject matter knowledge and is efficient in the way she works.

Barbara has encyclopedic knowledge and is very strategic. She is up to speed on the nuance and strategy in the wage and hour class action space.

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Debra L Fischer
3
Debra L Fischer
3
Band 3
Debra Fischer frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. She is also recognized for her handling of sensitive internal investigations.

Debra is excellent. She is very smart and has great judgment.

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Harry I. Johnson
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Harry I. Johnson
3
Band 3
Harry Johnson is regarded for his prowess in labor relations matters, drawing upon his previous experience as a member of the NLRB.

Harry used to be a board member on the National Labor Relations Board, so he has a real world understanding on how to get things done.

Harry is an amazing traditional labor lawyer; he is smart and strategic.

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

Adam has a sharp and strategic mind.

Adam is very sharp and experienced with labor negotiations.

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Nicole Buffalano
5
Nicole Buffalano
5
Band 5
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.

Nicole is very creative and has good problem solving skills.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Labor & Employment
Barbara Miller
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Barbara Miller
2
Band 2
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Debra L Fischer
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Debra L Fischer
3
Band 3
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Harry I. Johnson
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Harry I. Johnson
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Adam Abrahms
5
Adam Abrahms
5
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Nicole Buffalano
5
Nicole Buffalano
5
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Members

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Barbara A. Fitzgerald

Henry I. Johnson III

Robert Jon "RJ" Hendricks