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Ned Bassen

Ned Bassen

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Ned H. Bassen is counsel in Dentons' Employment and Labor practice group. Ned has had an expansive employment

and labor practice for 50 years, ranging from litigating on behalf of and counseling defense contractors, financial

institutions, universities and other nonprofit institutions to individuals accused of wrongdoing in connection with

employment. His defense in such matters has included, for example, bankruptcy, employment discrimination,

unlawful competition, poaching, corporate raiding, misappropriation of trade secrets, non-competes and other

restrictive covenants, false claims, employment defamation and arbitration in the US and globally. He also has

handled many traditional labor matters.

Professional Memberships

ellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; Fellow, American Bar Foundation; American Bar Association,

Labor and Employment Law and Litigation; New York State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section; New

York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA); Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA)

Personal

2011 Burton Award For Legal Achievement, Distinguished Writing In Law; Board of Directors, Legal Services NYC; Cornell Law School, Law Review, Note and Comment Editor, JD, 1973; Cornell University, BS, 1970.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Ned Bassen of Dentons has experience representing his clients in unlawful competition, discrimination and restrictive covenant disputes, among other employment matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ned's responsiveness and experience really stand out. His common sense and expertise are invaluable and his knowledge of the law is unprecedented.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • His advocacy and negotiation skills are unparalleled.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ned is been incredibly responsive, supportive and knowledgeable.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ned combines deep expertise in US employment and labour law with a calm, pragmatic style that builds confidence from the outset. He is highly responsive, clear in his guidance and excellent at translating complex legal issues into practical next steps that align with business realities.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ned has very specific knowledge of the law and he knows how to protect his clients. He is always looking at scenarios that may develop and is aware of the next steps.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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