Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
Maryland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Fiona Ong Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC9 Years Ranked
Gary B Eidelman Saul Ewing LLP21 Years Ranked- Gary Simpler Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC22 Years Ranked
Harriet E Cooperman Saul Ewing LLP22 Years Ranked
Lindsey A White Jackson Lewis P.C.4 Years Ranked
Suzzanne W. Decker Miles & Stockbridge PC10 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Adam T. Simons McGuireWoods LLP1 Years Ranked
Daniel Altchek Saul Ewing LLP3 Years Ranked- Darryl McCallum Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC3 Years Ranked
- Deborah St. Lawrence Thompson Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP2 Years Ranked
Donald English Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
Elena Marcuss McGuireWoods LLP4 Years Ranked- Eric Hemmendinger Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC8 Years Ranked
Jeffrey P Ayres Venable LLP23 Years Ranked
Jennifer Curry Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC2 Years Ranked
Kirsten Eriksson Miles & Stockbridge PC5 Years Ranked
Kraig Long Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP3 Years Ranked
Larry Seegull Jackson Lewis P.C.21 Years Ranked- Mark Swerdlin Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC8 Years Ranked
- Parker Thoeni Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC6 Years Ranked
Peter Guattery Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP21 Years Ranked
Stephanie K. Baron Miles & Stockbridge PC3 Years Ranked
Steven Frenkil Miles & Stockbridge PC10 Years Ranked- Charles R BacharachGordon Feinblatt LLC
- Marc R EngelLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedJackson Lewis P.C. has a deep and highly experienced labor and employment practice, representing a range of high-profile employers on major management issues. It is particularly active in wage and hour disputes, as well as cases involving violations of antidiscrimination statutes and union issues. The firm also leverages its extensive nationwide network to offer strengths in major multijurisdictional matters and is well equipped to advise on whistle-blower claims and internal investigations.
1 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a recognizable presence in the market, consisting of labor and employment law specialists. It is well versed in traditional labor matters as well as complex employment litigation. It regularly handles defense work against OFCCP claims as well as advising on discrimination, Title VII violations, trade secrets and retaliation mandates.
Band 2
2 Miles & Stockbridge PCLabor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMiles & Stockbridge PC has a strong reputation for its extensive Maryland presence and representation of major education, healthcare and retail clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. Its lawyers are adept in ADA and FMLA claims, as well as sexual harassment suits and investigations. It also offers strength in labor relations matters, with notable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations.
2 Saul Ewing LLPLabor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSaul Ewing LLP is highlighted for its work advising on noncompete, discrimination and union relations matters. It regularly advises on compliance issues, and also defends management before state and federal agencies. The full service offering attracts an impressive local and national client base, drawn from sectors including life sciences and construction. Its lawyers are frequently sought out for their expertise in discrimination cases, including those relating to the FMLA and ADA, and are well placed to assist with reductions in force and internal investigations.
2 Venable LLPLabor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedVenable LLP is a Maryland-based team that works for a range of employers on both local and national issues, and is especially well known for its class action and OSHA-related experience. Other areas of expertise include ERISA, trade secret and union avoidance issues. The firm is also adept in internal investigations and advises a number of corporate clients on HR matters.
Band 3
3 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCLabor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has a strong reputation in the market for advising clients on the full range of employment law issues. The team routinely act for clients on wage and hour, harassment and discrimination disputes as well as OSHA claims. The firm also offers expertise in developing workplace policies and strategies.
3 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedFisher Phillips' team based in Bethesda boasts significant strength in handling a wide spectrum of employment issues. The group has a depth of experience which equips it with the knowledge necessary to advise clients on a range of matters, including employment litigation and compliance with federal and state laws. The practitioners routinely defend clients facing harassment, retaliation and discrimination claims.
3 McGuireWoods LLPLabor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedThe McGuireWoods team is well recognized for its range of expertise in the labor and employment market. The firm demonstrates particular strength when advising clients on discrimination and retaliation claims. It is also experienced in assisting employers on the handling of class action suits.
3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPLabor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP advises employers on a range of matters concerning both employment contracts and traditional labor laws. The firm's expertise encompasses wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims and wrongful termination, as well as compliance advice and contractual negotiations.3 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLPLabor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedWhiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP's Maryland-based office has considerable experience providing counsel to clients on investigations, as well as large class actions. It demonstrates notable strength in handling matters concerning discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation claims. The practitioners are adept at providing counsel on business immigration and immigration compliance. The firm's clients stem from a range of sectors including retail, healthcare and manufacturing.