Robert T. Quackenboss

Bob is a litigator who represents businesses in resolving their complex labor, employment, trade secret, non-compete and related commercial disputes, earning national rankings and recognition for his practice. He has developed a niche practice defending large nationwide employers against class claims stemming from criminal background checks in the hiring process, including claims brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Bob also designs and assists companies in implementing programs for conducting criminal background checks in the workplace setting.

Bob advises employers regarding union organizing activities, manages union election campaigns, and litigates labor arbitrations nationwide. He serves as co-chair of the firm’s Unfair Competition and Information Protection Task Force, which concentrates on trade secret theft, restrictive covenant, and non-competition matters. He handles complex employment discrimination, harassment, and wage-and-hour disputes, including class and collective actions.

Bob’s practice includes a focus on data and emerging technology in the workplace. He is a leader in the firm’s L&E Emerging Technology Practice Group, and is a frequent speaker on Artificial Intelligence in hiring and personnel management and the impact of robotics on workforces, among other emerging technology topics.