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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut

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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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  • Provides guidance on full range of labor relations and employment matters, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, pre-employment screening, hiring and on-boarding, wage and hour, FMLA, immigration, workers’ compensation, collective bargaining and NLRB claims.​
  • Represents private sector employers (startup, middle market and Fortune 500 companies) in major industries, including manufacturers, schools and colleges, hospitals and health care providers, wholesalers and retailers, financial institutions, private equity firms and service businesses.
  • Represents public employers, service organizations and other non-profit enterprises, including municipalities, municipal boards and commissions, local and regional school boards, and state agencies.

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Labor & Employment - Connecticut

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Shipman & Goodwin advises on the full range of labor relations and employment issues, including discrimination, union avoidance and wage-and-hour matters. The firm has vast experience in representing public sector clients, as well as non-profits and healthcare organizations. It also represents high-level executives in contractual negotiations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shipman & Goodwin acted for FGF Brands in an unfair termination and retaliation claim by a former employee.

Strengths

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  • Shipman is an outstanding firm as they are very responsive to their clients; have very smart and capable attorneys and give thorough as well as nuanced guidance.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The lawyers at Shipman & Goodwin are consistently responsive and attentive. They listen carefully and really understand our mission.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The way the firm explains things to me is very detailed. They are able to answer all of my questions and they follow up after the event.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel A Schwartz
    Daniel A Schwartz

    Daniel A Schwartz

    Daniel Schwartz is well regarded for his significant experience handling employment law disputes. He often works on discrimination suits and qui tam actions.

    • Dan is a very practical, knowledgeable and patient employment lawyer. In difficult situations where others might not deal patiently with the other side, he wins the matter.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • He is very knowledgeable and experienced. I have complete confidence in his work and guidance.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Dan is highly responsive, dependable and thoughtful in his approach, ensuring that his advice is both legally sound and practical from a business perspective.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Gabriel J Jiran
    Gabriel J Jiran

    Gabriel J Jiran

    Gabriel Jiran's broad labor and employment practice demonstrates significant strength in collective bargaining agreements and discrimination disputes.

    • His instincts were good and advice sound. He had a good grasp of issues and good strategy.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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