Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 463 2400About
Provided by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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
Recognized for its expertise in traditional labor issues and employment disputes, as well as for housing a dedicated government strategies and compliance team. Assists employers with discrimination claims, labor negotiations, and privacy and data security concerns. Experienced in representing clients from the hospitality and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP represented the George Washington University in a lawsuit brought by a plaintiff alleging that he was fired for requesting FMLA leave.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Seyfarth Shaw has a team with a deep understanding of traditional labor laws."
"The firm has very experienced practitioners who are highly responsive."
"The team at Seyfarth Shaw is exceptional; they're excellent at writing strategy and are highly responsive."
"Seyfarth Shaw has a well-regarded labor and employment team. It has a broad footprint, and is strong in employment policy advice and the development of statutes."
"Seyfarth Shaw has a team with a deep understanding of traditional labor laws."
"The firm has very experienced practitioners who are highly responsive."
"The team at Seyfarth Shaw is exceptional; they're excellent at writing strategy and are highly responsive."
"Seyfarth Shaw has a well-regarded labor and employment team. It has a broad footprint, and is strong in employment policy advice and the development of statutes."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Damato is a well-regarded traditional labor lawyer with a wealth of experience representing employers. He frequently assists clients with collective bargaining negotiations and union-organizing campaigns.
"Joseph is a resourceful and impressive attorney."
Bryan O'Keefe has a varied labor and employment practice, including restrictive covenants, recruitment disputes, labor disputes and union organization campaigns.
"He is an advocate for businesses and his passion and commitment is evident."
"Bryan is a great lawyer."