Gary Friedman

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 2

Labor & Employment

New York

18 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Gary Friedman

USA

Practice Areas

Gary Friedman, a first-chair trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, is long recognized as one of the leading employment lawyers in the U.S. He regularly litigates high-profile class, collective and other complex actions in federal and state courts, is a leading lawyer in the restrictive covenant and trade secrets area, where he has handled cases involving more than 35 states’ laws, and is frequently retained by boards of public and private companies to advise and/or investigate high-stakes internal claims. Expertise includes: defending employers in discrimination and wage/hour class actions; litigating restrictive covenant/trade secrets cases nationwide; conducting and advising on internal investigations; and advising corporations, and their boards and HR teams, on sensitive employment matters, including whistleblowing and other claims of misconduct, discrimination and harassment. Notable clients include Bumble, Marsh McLennan, Lendlease Corporation, MSD Capital, Discovery Communications, Apple, Epiq Systems, Union Pacific, L3Harris, Ralph Lauren, Kroll, Schindler Elevator, Air Methods Corporation, Community Brands, and Vonage Holdings.

Personal

Duke University (BA, magna cum laude); Georgetown University Law Center (JD; Law Review – The Tax Lawyer; Dean’s List; Am. Jur. Award).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

USA

Labor & Employment - New York

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Gary is very analytical and thoughtful, and his key strength is his ability to provide advice and guidance in multiple forums."