LAWYER PROFILE

Gerald T Hathaway

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Labor & Employment

New York

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Pierson Ferdinand LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Labor & Employment Law

Labor & Employment Due Diligence for Transactions

Career

Pierson Ferdinand

Fox Rothschild

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath

Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp

Littler Mendelson

Bingham McCutchen

Holtzmann, Wise & Shepard

Cunniff, Bray & McAleese

Professional Memberships

Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Member, The American Employment Law Council

Member, Counsel's Council, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Fellow, New York Bar Foundation

Member, International Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

Member, New York State Bar Association

Member, New York City Bar Association

Clients

Pro Bono Counsel, The Apollo Theater

Pro Bono Counsel, Black Theatre United

Pro Bono Counsel, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Pro Bono Counsel, The Public Theater (New York Shakespeare Festival)

Pro Bono Counsel, Ali Forney Center

Personal

Trustee, Volunteers in Medicine of South Jersey

Trustee, Cape May Stage, Inc.

Past Trustee, Walnut Steet Theatre

Past Trustee, La Salle College High School

Past Trustee and President, The Barrow Group

Experience

Jerry Hathaway is a Labor & Employment lawyer substantially involved with representing private equity sponsors and funds in mergers & acquisitions, focusing on labor & employment due diligence, as well as oversight of HR issues within portfolio companies. Jerry also represents companies in resolving highly contentious disputes with both unions and litigating employees, including resolution of very high level, serious sexual harassment problems. Jerry also has substantial experience advising entertainment entities, including major talent agencies and major studios and networks.

Awards

Distinguished Alumni Award

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

2024

Fellow

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

2009

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Gerald Hathaway of Pierson Ferdinand LLP represents employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He is recognized for his expertise in collective bargaining negotiations and discrimination litigation, among other matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gerry is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Gerald is extremely competent, and provides great customer service. He's responsive, thorough and has a keen understanding of the issues that can impact a transaction and how to solve for them.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Gerald is a trusted, reliable and knowledgeable partner. His approach to service is top notch. He is incredibly responsive and provides quick and thorough support.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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