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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania


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 - Pennsylvania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP maintains its position as one of the leading labor and employment practices in Pennsylvania. Its strength in employment litigation includes advising on noncompete disputes, wage and hour claims and discrimination suits. The firm is also noted for its strong noncontentious labor practice. The team is adept at handling matters for clients in sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, energy, retail and food and beverages.

Strengths

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is across-the-board unflappable and calm under pressure when I come to it with complex, time-sensitive matters.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The firm provides us with top-notch legal advice and counsels us in a way that is customized to our unique needs and situation.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is responsive and knows our business. It does a very thorough, good job and knows the subject matter very well.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael L Banks
    Senior StatespeopleMichael L Banks

    Michael L Banks

    Michael Banks is an acknowledged leader in employment law who is routinely called on to handle sophisticated employment disputes.
    • Michael Banks is extraordinarily responsive. He thinks through the problem and his analysis is always spot-on.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Eminent PractitionersSteven R Wall
    Eminent PractitionersSteven R Wall

    Steven R Wall

    Steven Wall is managing partner at Morgan Lewis. He earns recognition for his handling of various complex employment cases, including sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
    • Steven has the ability to clearly see the most complex issues and recommend the strategy that is the easiest to understand and present.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Sarah Bouchard
    Band 2Sarah Bouchard

    Sarah Bouchard

    Sarah Bouchard has broad experience in employment matters, and regularly handles OSHA whistle-blower claims and discrimination disputes.

  • Band 3Michael J. Puma
    Band 3Michael J. Puma

    Michael J. Puma

    Michael Puma is highly regarded for the quality of his practice in labor and employment matters. He is particularly experienced in wage and hour class actions and noncompete litigation. Clients also call on him for assistance with independent contractor disputes.

    • Michael Puma handles some of the most challenging wage-and-hour collective and class actions.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Michael works hand-in-hand with us from a strategy standpoint to avoid future litigation. He is always available.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4W. John Lee
    Band 4W. John Lee

    W. John Lee

    John Lee is recognized for often representing employers in class and collective actions across the country concerning a range of employment issues.
    • John is always super responsive to our needs.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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