Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
Contact number
+1 312 853 7000About
Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at:
https://www.sidley.com/en/us/services/labor-employment-and-immigration/
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP offers a respected employment law practice with experience across a range of disputes, particularly wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful termination cases. The practice acts for a range of significant employers in the finance, technology and healthcare sectors. The team is noted for its ability to advise clients on class and collective actions, as well as internal investigations.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented ChargePoint in a putative class action brought by contractors alleging misclassification of employment status and subsequent entitlements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are incredible thought partners who provide solid legal advice."
"Sidley provides practical, actionable and nuanced advice on complex employment matters."
"The team at Sidley offer very deep expertise at the partner and associate levels. They have excellent subject matter knowledge and are very responsive."
"They are incredible thought partners who provide solid legal advice."
"Sidley provides practical, actionable and nuanced advice on complex employment matters."
"The team at Sidley offer very deep expertise at the partner and associate levels. They have excellent subject matter knowledge and are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Katherine Roberts represents employers in a range of contentious matters including wage and hour and retaliation disputes, as well as traditional labor law.
"Kate is an incredible negotiator. I would never want to be on the other side from her - she is incredibly skilled."
"She gives good, practical advice. She understands the human element to legal work and how to navigate difficult situations. We value her guidance."
Wendy Lazerson is noted for her ability to handle high-stakes class actions as well as single-plaintiff litigation and internal investigations. Her experience includes discrimination and whistle-blower matters.
"She has decades of experience and is a very sophisticated lawyer."
"Wendy is always available and offers really practical advice. She doesn't get hung up on the small stuff but will help get you to a resolution."