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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Labor & Employment: The Elite

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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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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York

Band 2

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. The team is 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. It offers particular strength in the area of wage and hour class and collective actions. It also counsels companies on employment policies and the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Seyfarth represented the Consolidated Edison Company of New York in defending claims of gender and age discrimination brought by a former in-house counsel.

Strengths

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  • Seyfarth Shaw advises on issues through a 360-lens ensuring we are protected and compliant.

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  • Seyfarth has broad, efficient and expert legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the US. They advise on technical legal issues but also effectively manages other business-related factors.

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  • Seyfarth stands out for the customer-oriented nature of its work.

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  • The Seyfarth team's knowledge depth and expertise leads to quick on-point answers and resolutions.

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  • The team gives solid, practical and reliable advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marshall B Babson
    Marshall B Babson

    Marshall B Babson

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

    • Marshall is best in class. He is highly responsive, intelligent, business-savvy, practical and offers business-minded solutions.

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  • Gary Friedman
    Gary Friedman

    Gary Friedman

    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 amazingly responsive, has great expertise and is commercially thoughtful with his advice.

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    • Gary produced very high-quality work.

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    • Gary is an exceptional attorney with a great demeanor. He is experienced and commercial.

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    • Gary is a commercially savvy lawyer. He understands complex issues, as well as clients and their businesses.

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  • Lorie Almon
    Lorie Almon

    Lorie Almon

    Lorie Almon the managing partner of Seyfarth Shaw has experience guiding clients through discrimination and harassment matters, and wage and hour disputes. She frequently represents clients in the energy and media industries.

    • Lorie is fantastic; she knows this area inside and out.

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    • Lorie has real depth of experience and a client service mentality.

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    • Lorie is wonderful to work with. Her review and assessment of various situations is invaluable.

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  • Gena B Usenheimer
    Gena B Usenheimer

    Gena B Usenheimer

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

    • Gena is an excellent attorney. She provides spot-on analysis and reasoned guidance based upon years of experience.

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    • Gena is incredibly knowledgeable.

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    • Gena is an excellent partner.

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  • Howard M. Wexler
    Howard M. Wexler

    Howard M. Wexler

    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 an excellent labor and employment counsel. He is responsive and practical.

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