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Ropes & Gray LLP

Labor & Employment

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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A company's relationship with its employees is undergoing constant and fundamental change. In the last few years, employers – no matter how careful and conscientious – have faced an increasing number of employment class actions and collective actions, as well as heightened government enforcement. At the same time, labor unions have revived their organizing campaigns with new and tougher tactics. Ropes & Gray can help you avoid and solve workplace problems.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/labor--employment.aspx

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Labor & Employment - Massachusetts

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray is an acclaimed national firm representing employers in all manner of complex employment litigation, including wage and hour and discrimination class actions and employment issues arising from M&A. The firm has noteworthy expertise in handling unionized clients in collective bargaining negotiations and unfair labor practice proceedings. It advises clients across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, including private equity, life sciences, technology and education.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP acted for Xerox Holdings Corporation in the acquisition of Lexmark International for $1.5 billion, including in union and employee integration matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides thoughtful advice, is very knowledgeable and always looks for a commercial solution.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jenny Cooper
    Jenny Cooper

    Jenny Cooper

    Jenny Cooper is best known for representing clients in employment litigation relating to harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct.

    • Jenny is very thoughtful and able to come up with creative solutions to complicated labor matters.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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