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Nixon Peabody LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Rhode Island

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Nixon Peabody LLP

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Our diverse team of more than 60 labor and employment attorneys covers every angle of the workplace: from complex ERISA matters, to safety regulations, to employee use of social media. Whether it’s a routine hire gone awry, wage and hour class action, a health care reform question or a precedent-setting labor dispute, we’ve got it covered.

We work with all employers—large and small, private and public.

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Labor & Employment - Rhode Island

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Nixon Peabody LLP has an esteemed employment practice handling litigation relating to workplace issues such as health and safety, wage and hour compliance, and discrimination claims. The firm acts for unionized and non-union employers who hail from various industry sectors including manufacturing, education and healthcare.
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Strengths

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  • Nixon Peabody offers a practical, business‑focused approach to labor and employment issues, coupled with strong technical expertise, responsiveness, sound judgment and a deep understanding of employment law risk.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Nixon Peabody consistently responds promptly, provides clear communication and demonstrates flexibility in meeting deadlines, while taking into account our workload with a lot of mutual planning ahead of time.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Nixon Peabody has a robust employment group.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stacie B Collier
    Stacie B Collier

    Stacie B Collier

    Stacie Collier is widely respected for her representation of employers in sensitive disputes involving claims including harassment and discrimination.

    • Stacie Collier is super smart and everyone likes her.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Jessica Jewell
    Jessica Jewell

    Jessica Jewell

    Jessica Jewell is recognized for her growing practice in the labor and employment space. She routinely acts for clients in federal and state courts, and is adept at handling claims relating to discrimination, harassment and terminations.

    • Jessica demonstrates a deep understanding of legal risk, manages sensitive and multifaceted issues effectively and provides practical, well‑reasoned advice.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Jessica Jewell's professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to delivering results make her a trusted adviser who consistently exceeds expectations.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Jessica Jewell is very bright and thorough.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Shelagh Michaud
    Shelagh Michaud

    Shelagh Michaud

    Shelagh Michaud represents and advises employers in a range of employment matters and demonstrates particular expertise in workplace safety issues.

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