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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Labor & Employment: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Weil is recognized for its expertise in connection with internal investigations, class and collective actions and workplace statute compliance, among other matters. It litigates a wide array of matters including wage and hour, discrimination, trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes. The team offers additional strength in matters relating to employee benefits and executive compensation, and is noted for its representation of employers in administrative proceedings before the NLRB and EEOC.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP represented Seegrid, and certain board directors in a fiduciary duty complaint considering the company’s Stock Incentive Plan (SIP).

Strengths

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  • The firm is an expert in the protective covenant and trade secret space.

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a talented bench across all levels that they strategically bring to bear when needed, but always with partner-level oversight and accountability.

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  • The group provides detailed, responsive and thorough advice that is best in class.

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  • The team are responsive and smart. They provide helpful guidance on sensitive matters with challenging dynamics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John P Barry
    John P Barry

    John P Barry

    John Barry is head of the firm's employment practice. He has considerable expertise in noncompete litigation. He is regularly called upon to advise clients in the financial services industry on restrictive covenants and other employment matters.

    • John embodies client responsiveness, service and expertise.

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    • John is a pleasure to work with. He is smart, strategic and calm under pressure.

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    • In addition to his legal precision, John is valued for his business awareness.

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    • John is a technically great lawyer.

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    • John is very responsive and has a great bedside manner.

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