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Raanon Gal

Raanon Gal

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Employment, Employment Litigation, Labor and Employment, Wage and Hour

Career

Raanon Gal has spent more than 15 years representing and defending employers and management across a variety of industries, specifically defending these clients in litigation related to employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wage and hour, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. Clients trust him to advocate on their behalf so they can focus on keeping their businesses running and growing.

Raanon helps companies with risk management and instituting preventative measures to avoid liability, and provides counsel and representation under Employment Practice Liability Insurance arrangements. He also assists clients with cases involving noncompete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, employment and business torts, and related dispute resolution and litigation.

His practice involves counseling and training clients, and representing them in federal and state courts, as well as before state and local agencies. Raanon also drafts employee handbooks, employer policies and executive employment agreements.

Raanon is the co-editor of the Georgia Employment Law Letter, a monthly newsletter on employment law developments in Georgia. He also frequently writes and lectures on the FMLA, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), record retention requirements and sexual harassment avoidance.

Professional Memberships

Co-editor of the Georgia Employment Law Letter, a monthly newsletter on employment law developments in Georgia; President, Congregation Ohr HaTorah; Member, State Bar of Georgia, Tennessee Bar Association, Employers Counsel Network.

Education

University of Florida

B.A.

Vanderbilt University Law School

J.D.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Georgia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Raanon Gal has strengths in litigation and wage and hour class action. He acts as co-head of the department and has capabilities in high-profile discrimination matters.

Strengths

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  • Raanon is extremely knowledgeable and good to work with.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's always accessible, thoughtful in his guidance and committed to achieving outcomes that align with our goals.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Raanon it's always accessible, responsive and knowledgeable, and it's easy to discuss and brainstorm issues with him.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Raanon Gal distinguishes himself through his exceptional responsiveness, practical approach and deep understanding of both employment law and real-world business operations.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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