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For more than 70 years, Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment Department has been recognized as one of the “go to” labor and employment groups. Our national presence with more than 400 employment attorneys at all levels of experience ensures seamless, consistent representation across jurisdictions.

While the trend among labor and employment law providers is toward specialization, with firms primarily focused on class and complex litigation or offering low-cost commoditized services, Seyfarth maintains a unique position in the industry. We handle the most complex, bet-the-company labor and employment work in the country and we also handle single plaintiff cases and routine administrative charges. Seyfarth is one of the most well-positioned firms to provide cost-effective and efficient services for routine litigation and to bring to bear the talents and resources of some of the best labor and employment lawyers in the industry when clients face more complex litigation threats.

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Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is noted for its experience representing clients in a broad range of labor and employment matters. Especially distinguished for its expertise in the traditional labor law space, while also impressing in the full range of employment disputes, including those with the EEOC. Particular strength in the area of wage and hour class and collective actions. Also counsels companies on employment policies and the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Seyfarth Shaw represented Lowe's Home Centers in a putative class action alleging improper payment of workers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marshall B Babson
1
Marshall B Babson
1
Band 1

Marshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.

"Marshall is extremely knowledgeable and has a strong background in traditional labor."

"He is terrific."

Gary Friedman
2
Gary Friedman
2
Band 2

Gary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.

"Gary is very analytical and thoughtful, and his key strength is his ability to provide advice and guidance in multiple forums."

"He is an expert, being very creative in high-stakes litigation."

"Gary is an expert in the space. We are very impressed with how quickly he digests issues and is able to propose a course of action."

Lorie Almon
3
Lorie Almon
3
Band 3

Lorie Almon has experience guiding clients through discrimination and harassment matters, and wage and hour disputes. She frequently represents clients in the financial services industry.

"Lorie deserves her excellent reputation. She has a firm grasp of the legal, commercial and interpersonal aspects of a case. She assembles excellent teams and is clear in her communications."

"She is a very capable lawyer."

Gena B Usenheimer
5
Gena B Usenheimer
5
Band 5

Gena Usenheimer handles complex employment disputes including wage and hour and discrimination claims.

"Gena is very service-oriented and provides us with practical advice while weighing the risks and benefits of various outcomes."

"Gena is true partner to our business in that she is always extremely responsive and consistently provides sound advice."

"Gena is a great resource and very knowledgeable."

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Howard M. Wexler
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Up and Coming

Howard M. Wexler co-leads Seyfarth Shaw's New York labor and employment team. He is noted for his experience representing clients before the NLRB as well as discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour matters.



"Howard is substantially terrific and incredibly helpful with a real bias toward client service. He is active in sending targeted updates."

"Howard is phenomenal. He always gets back to me which is invaluable."

Ranked Lawyers at
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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New York

Labor & Employment

Gary Friedman
2
Gary Friedman
2
Band 2
Lorie Almon
3
Lorie Almon
3
Band 3
Marshall B Babson
3
Marshall B Babson
3
Band 3
Gena B Usenheimer
5
Gena B Usenheimer
5
Band 5
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Howard M. Wexler
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Up and Coming
Labor Relations

Marshall B Babson
1
Marshall B Babson
1
Band 1