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Paul Hastings LLP

Labor & Employment: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP has continuing strength in the labor and employment field, with a talented group regularly defending corporate employers in connection with high-stakes disputes. Its areas of particular expertise include class action litigation and internal investigations. The team is also recognized for its handling of the employment aspects of corporate transactions. It has additional strength in matters such as trade secrets and whistleblower litigation. The team offers expertise in the financial services, insurance, telecommunications and technology industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP represented Google in a first pay equity case pending in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings provides pragmatic advice, considering the unique needs of the company.

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  • Paul Hastings' expertise in the space, strong strategic thinking and powerful advocacy make them a top choice for complex matters needing top-notch support.

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  • Paul Hastings excels at resolving and managing high-stakes litigation and providing practical compliance advice.

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  • Paul Hastings has extraordinary depth of team, ensuring that any issues can be addressed in a timely manner and with expertise.

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  • Paul Hastings has deep subject matter expertise and knowledge, balanced with practical experience to advise on a broad range of employment matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Patrick W Shea
    Patrick W Shea

    Patrick W Shea

    Patrick Shea acts for major corporates on discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful discharge claims, among other employment matters.

    • Patrick is super responsive. He gives clear and impactful advice on employee matters.

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    • One goes to Patrick for very high-level thinking.

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    • Pat is a legal ninja and a wonderful person to work with.

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  • Emily Pidot
    Emily Pidot

    Emily Pidot

    Emily Pidot is regularly called upon to defend employers facing employment discrimination and retaliation claims. She is also noted for her expertise in contract and trade secret disputes.

    • Emily is effective, efficient and strategic. She understands business priorities and risk tolerance and achieves excellent results.

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    • Emily is smart, thorough, detailed, responsive and a pleasure to work with.

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  • Kenneth W Gage
    Kenneth W Gage

    Kenneth W Gage

    Kenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.

    • Kenneth has a strategic mind and gets the right results.

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    • Ken is effective, efficient and strategic. He understands business priorities and risk tolerance and achieves excellent results.

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    • Ken is a thought-leader in employment law who shapes the practice.

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    • Ken is approachable, direct and practical.

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  • Blair Robinson
    Blair Robinson

    Blair Robinson

    Blair Robinson represents employers in high-stakes disputes, including class-actions, executive separation and whistleblower matters.

    • Blair consistently gives practical advice. He is knowledgeable, strategic and a highly effective advocate.

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    • Blair has an exceptional blend of direct and practical client communication skills with external advocacy.

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    • Blair is a trusted long-time partner.

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  • Paul Evans
    Paul Evans

    Paul Evans

    Paul Evans provides clients with expert advice and representation in contentious employment matters such as wage and hour and discrimination class actions.

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