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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York
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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. Areas of particular expertise include class action litigation and internal investigations. Also recognized for its handling of the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Additional strength in matters such as trade secrets and whistleblower litigation. Offers expertise in the financial services, insurance, telecommunications and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings defended Google in a race and gender pay equity class action lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick W Shea
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Patrick W Shea
1
Band 1

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

"Patrick is a superb and expert practitioner who provides consistently sound counsel."

"Pat executes in a timely manner and is strategic and detail-oriented."

"Pat is just wonderful. He is strategic, with deep knowledge, and is a subject matter expert. The advice he provides is very commercial and he is always available."

Emily Pidot
4
Emily Pidot
4
Band 4

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 a great lawyer. She is thoughtful, smart and collaborative. She knows the material and is responsive and reliable as well."

Kenneth W Gage
4
Kenneth W Gage
4
Band 4

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

"Kenneth is exceptional."

"Ken is a sheer joy to work with. He knows his stuff and turns things around quickly."

Marc E Bernstein
4
Marc E Bernstein
4
Band 4

Marc Bernstein represents his clients in a range of employment matters, including disputes involving allegations of discrimination.

"Marc is a great lawyer."

"Marc provides thoughtful and responsive counsel on a broad range of employment problems with the highest standard of client service in high-conflict situations."

Blair Robinson
5
Blair Robinson
5
Band 5

Blair Robinson represents employers in high-stakes disputes, including class actions.

"Blair is a zealous advocate for our company. He is extremely practical and responsive."

"Blair is a remarkable advocate."

"He is an excellent relationship partner and primary counsel for our needs."

Paul Evans
5
Paul Evans
5
Band 5

Paul Evans provides clients with expert advice as well as representation in contentious employment matters.

"Paul has a knack for simplifying complex topics, has great instincts and calibrates his advice and approach to the stated client objective."

"Paul is a talented and sophisticated lawyer who knows his subject matter very well."

"Paul is a very strategic and strong advocate. He is extremely pragmatic, manages expectations very well and achieves excellent outcomes."

Krissy Katzenstein
U
Krissy Katzenstein
U
Up and Coming

Krissy Katzenstein has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.

"Krissy is a fantastic trial attorney and great at counseling. She can do it all."

"Krissy is smart and practical. Her written product is very good and she gives very strategic advice and representation."

"Krissy is excellent - responsive, practical and efficient. She is everything you could want in an employment lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Patrick W Shea
1
Patrick W Shea
1
Band 1
Emily Pidot
4
Emily Pidot
4
Band 4
Kenneth W Gage
4
Kenneth W Gage
4
Band 4
Marc E Bernstein
4
Marc E Bernstein
4
Band 4
Blair Robinson
5
Blair Robinson
5
Band 5
Paul Evans
5
Paul Evans
5
Band 5
Krissy Katzenstein
U
Krissy Katzenstein
U
Up and Coming