Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Elise M Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Klein Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jill L Rosenberg Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP17 Years Ranked
- Kevin B Leblang HSF Kramer19 Years Ranked
- Louis P DiLorenzo Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC21 Years Ranked
- Matthew W Lampe Jones Day20 Years Ranked
- Michael Delikat Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP23 Years Ranked
- Patrick W Shea Paul Hastings LLP19 Years Ranked
- Paul Salvatore Proskauer Rose LLP23 Years Ranked
- Samuel S Shaulson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Allan S Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP15 Years Ranked
- Gary Friedman Seyfarth Shaw LLP21 Years Ranked
- Joseph Baumgarten Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
- Kenneth J Turnbull Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP21 Years Ranked
- Laura Sack Davis Wright Tremaine LLP14 Years Ranked
- Michael Curley Duane Morris LLP23 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Amy J Traub BakerHostetler LLP14 Years Ranked
- Barbara Hoey Kelley Drye & Warren LLP16 Years Ranked
- Emily Pidot Paul Hastings LLP7 Years Ranked
- Erika C Collins Faegre Drinker19 Years Ranked
- Garrett Kennedy DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Gregg Gilman Davis+Gilbert LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Kohn O'Melveny & Myers LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jessica Kastin Jones Day7 Years Ranked
- John P Barry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jyotin Hamid Debevoise & Plimpton LLP14 Years Ranked
- Keisha-Ann Gray Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Kirschner Hogan Lovells US LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kenneth W Gage Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lorie Almon Seyfarth Shaw LLP14 Years Ranked
- Marc E Bernstein Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael E. DeLarco Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Neil H. Abramson Proskauer Rose LLP10 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Pappas Dorsey & Whitney LLP12 Years Ranked
- Terri L Chase Jones Day14 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Brian Kaplan DLA Piper LLP (US)6 Years Ranked
- David E Schwartz Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
- David W Garland Epstein Becker & Green PC20 Years Ranked
- Evandro C Gigante Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
- Frederick Braid Holland & Knight LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jerrold F Goldberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jessica Taub Rosenberg Akin4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan L Sulds Greenberg Traurig, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Lyle S. Zuckerman Davis Wright Tremaine LLP10 Years Ranked
- Marina Tsatalis Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
- Mark Konkel Kelley Drye & Warren LLP5 Years Ranked
- Mark Lerner Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC9 Years Ranked
- Marshall B Babson Seyfarth Shaw LLP20 Years Ranked
- Michael Arnold Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC5 Years Ranked
- Michael Marra Fisher Phillips4 Years Ranked
- Ned Bassen Dentons16 Years Ranked
- Sharon Cohen Davis+Gilbert LLP5 Years Ranked
- Shira Franco Davis+Gilbert LLP4 Years Ranked
- Tracy Richelle High Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Wendy Butler Jones Day4 Years Ranked
- William Milani Epstein Becker & Green PC11 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Alan Klinger Steptoe LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Blair Robinson Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Blythe E Lovinger Kelley Drye & Warren LLP1 Years Ranked
- Carol M Goodman Herrick, Feinstein LLP1 Years Ranked
- Carolyn Richmond Fox Rothschild1 Years Ranked
- Christopher Parlo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
- Daniel Feinstein Davis+Gilbert LLP4 Years Ranked
- Danielle J Moss Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
- David A. McManus Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Baron Seward & Kissel LLP5 Years Ranked
- E Danya Perry Perry Law3 Years Ranked
- Eliza A Kaiser HSF Kramer1 Years Ranked
- Evan Parness Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
- Eve I Klein Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gena B Usenheimer Seyfarth Shaw LLP5 Years Ranked
- Gerald T Hathaway Pierson Ferdinand LLP7 Years Ranked
- Gerard O'Shea Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Harris M Mufson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Howard Sokol Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Shapiro Littler Mendelson, PC23 Years Ranked
- Krissy Katzenstein Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Liza Velazquez Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
- Marc Mandelman Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked
- Mitchell Boyarsky Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP12 Years Ranked
- Paul Evans Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Philip M Berkowitz Littler Mendelson, PC17 Years Ranked
- Richard H Block Barton LLP11 Years Ranked
- Richard Rabin Akin9 Years Ranked
- Robert Holtzman HSF Kramer1 Years Ranked
- Steven M. Swirsky Epstein Becker & Green PC7 Years Ranked
- Susan Gross Sholinsky Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Michael I BernsteinBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedMichael Bernstein has a wealth of experience acting for management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters.S Ronald M GreenEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedRonald Green is a highly experienced employment attorney with experience representing both corporate clients and executives in complex employment litigation.S Theodore O Rogers JrSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedTheodore Rogers regularly represents employers in complex labor and employment disputes and sensitive internal investigations.
Star Individuals
- Kathleen M. McKennaProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Star Individuals | 19 Years Ranked
Kathleen McKenna regularly handles a wide range of employment disputes and is noted for her defense of employers against allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Band 1
1 Elise M BloomProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedElise Bloom has experience representing employers in wage and hour disputes and complex employment class actions. She is particularly well regarded for her handling of labor matters in the sports sector.1 Jeffrey KleinClarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJeffrey Klein of Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP retains his reputation as one of the leading employment lawyers in New York. His practice encompasses employment discrimination and wage and hour claims
1 Jill L RosenbergOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedJill Rosenberg is a highly regarded practitioner, noted for her expertise in whistleblower litigation, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims.1 Kevin B LeblangHSF Kramer | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedKevin Leblang is noted for his expert representation of employers in a wide range of employment matters. He has considerable experience handling discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.
1 Louis P DiLorenzoBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedLouis DiLorenzo's broad practice encompasses wage and hour disputes, workplace investigations and collective bargaining negotiations.1 Matthew W LampeJones Day | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMatthew Lampe handles a wide array of labor and employment disputes, including age discrimination, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour claims. He also has experience defending companies in agency investigations into pay practice violations.1 Michael DelikatOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMichael Delikat is widely regarded as an expert in whistleblower and sexual harassment claims, and also fields considerable experience in advising companies on post-employment matters.1 Patrick W SheaPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPatrick Shea acts for major corporates on discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful discharge claims, among other employment matters.1 Paul SalvatoreProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedPaul Salvatore has extensive experience leading clients through collective bargaining negotiations, and is regularly called upon to advise senior executives and boards of directors on a variety of labor and employment matters. He is highly sought after by clients in the real estate and construction sectors.1 Samuel S ShaulsonMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedSamuel Shaulson is a highly acclaimed employment practitioner. He is noted for his representation of several high-profile clients across the financial services, entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors in wage and hour class actions.
Band 2
2 Allan S BloomProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedAllan Bloom regularly acts for management clients in a range of employment matters and is particularly well regarded for his expertise in wage and hour disputes including high value class actions.
2 Gary FriedmanSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedGary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.2 Joseph BaumgartenProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJoseph Baumgarten has considerable experience handling cases involving allegations of discrimination.2 Kenneth J TurnbullMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedKenneth Turnbull has considerable experience acting for clients in the financial services industry in complex labor and employment disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his expert handling of wrongful discharge litigation, discrimination class actions and whistleblower claims.2 Laura SackDavis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedLaura Sack regularly represents well-known employers in the media, entertainment and publishing sectors in high-profile employment disputes, and is also skilled in the drafting of complex employment agreements.
2 Michael CurleyDuane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedMichael Curley of Duane Morris LLP is highly regarded for his expertise in both traditional labor and employment law, and is regularly called upon to handle collective bargaining agreements, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims.
Band 3
3 Amy J TraubBakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAmy Traub regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including claims involving allegations of discrimination and harassment, negotiations concerning separation packages and compliance. She is frequently called upon to represent and advise clients in the retail, healthcare and hospitality sectors.3 Barbara HoeyKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedBarbara Hoey defends employers in a variety of employment disputes, including sensitive internal investigations.
3 Emily PidotPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedEmily Pidot is regularly called upon to defend employers facing employment discrimination and retaliation claims. She is also noted for her expertise in contract and trade secret disputes.3 Erika C CollinsFaegre Drinker | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedErika Collins of Faegre Drinker handles a wide range of employment matters and is particularly well regarded for her expertise in complex international employment issues. She regularly assists clients with investigations and audits, as well as counseling clients on misconduct and sexual harassment.3 Garrett KennedyDLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGarrett Kennedy represents clients in an array of employment matters including sexual harassment and retaliation claims, as well as wage and hour class actions.
3 Gregg GilmanDavis+Gilbert LLP | Head of Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedGregg Gilman expertly advises on terminations, restrictive covenants and harassment disputes. He is also skilled in the drafting of employment agreements.3 Jeffrey KohnO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedJeffrey Kohn of O'Melveny & Myers LLP is recognized for his expertise in employment disputes concerning trade secrets, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims. He is also experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor relations matters, such as labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations.
3 Jessica KastinJones Day | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJessica Kastin has considerable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of employers. She also regularly advises her clients on separation agreements and reductions in force.3 John P BarryWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJohn Barry is head of the firm's employment practice. He has considerable expertise in noncompete litigation. He is regularly called upon to advise clients in the financial services industry on restrictive covenants and other employment matters.
3 Jyotin HamidDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJyotin Hamid of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is recognized for his expert representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes. He is also regularly called upon to advise his clients on investigations into employee misconduct.3 Keisha-Ann GrayProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKeisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high profile investigations.
3 Kenneth KirschnerHogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKenneth Kirschner expertly represents his clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He is recognized for his handling of wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims, and regularly appears before the NLRB and the EEOC.
3 Kenneth W GagePaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedKenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.3 Lorie AlmonSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedLorie Almon the managing partner of Seyfarth Shaw has experience guiding clients through discrimination and harassment matters, and wage and hour disputes. She frequently represents clients in the energy and media industries.
3 Marc E BernsteinPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMarc Bernstein represents his clients in a range of employment matters, including disputes involving allegations of discrimination.3 Michael E. DeLarcoHogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMichael DeLarco's capabilities include employment counseling and litigation. His experience includes whistleblower and wage and hour matters.
3 Neil H. AbramsonProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedNeil Abramson has experience handling discrimination litigation, complex employment arbitrations and collective bargaining disputes. He acts for major employers in both the public and private sectors.
3 Nicholas PappasDorsey & Whitney LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedNicholas Pappas of Dorsey & Whitney LLP advises clients on a wide range of employment matters, including those involving noncompetition agreements, terminations and benefits, among others.3 Terri L ChaseJones Day | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedTerri Chase is a highly regarded employment litigator. She represents her clients in cases involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Band 4
4 Brian KaplanDLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedBrian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.4 David E SchwartzSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedDavid Schwartz is noted for his representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes, including those with significant cross-border aspects. He also advises clients on employment agreements and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
4 David W GarlandEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedDavid Garland assists management-side clients with employment issues including sexual harassment and discrimination claims.4 Evandro C GiganteProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedEvandro Gigante frequently handles sensitive, high-profile employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims.
4 Frederick BraidHolland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedFrederick Braid is noted for his proficient handling of a range of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations.4 Jerrold F GoldbergGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJerrold Goldberg of Greenberg Traurig, PA is relied upon by clients to handle a broad range of issues, including litigation, arbitrations and internal investigations.4 Jessica Taub RosenbergAkin | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJessica Taub has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.
4 Jonathan L SuldsGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedJonathan Sulds of Greenberg Traurig, PA has experience representing employers in a wide range of matters, including sexual harassment claims, wage and hour disputes and collective bargaining negotiations.4 Lyle S. ZuckermanDavis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedLyle Zuckerman is experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters, and regularly represents employers in discrimination litigation, wage and hour disputes and collective bargaining negotiations, among other matters.4 Marina TsatalisWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMarina Tsatalis of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati covers a range of employment matters and is particularly noted for her expertise in trade secrets and employee mobility issues.4 Mark KonkelKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMark Konkel is chair of the firm's labor and employment practice. He counsels a diverse client base on labor and employment disputes and administrative proceedings.4 Mark LernerMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMark Lerner of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is noted for his broad expertise encompassing noncompete, discrimination claims and executive compensation disputes.
4 Marshall B BabsonSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedMarshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.4 Michael ArnoldMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMichael Arnold handles a broad array of labor and employment disputes, including sexual harassment and discrimination claims, as well as providing high-level employment law counseling.
4 Michael MarraFisher Phillips | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMichael Marra is based in Fisher Phillips' New York office. He offers a broad range of employment advice to clients, covering legal compliance, wage and hour disputes and discrimination claims.4 Ned BassenDentons | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedNed Bassen of Dentons has experience representing his clients in unlawful competition, discrimination and restrictive covenant disputes, among other employment matters.4 Sharon CohenDavis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSharon Cohen is noted for her experience handling internal workplace investigations and also provides comprehensive employment law counseling to a diverse array of clients.4 Shira FrancoDavis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedShira Franco provides clients with labor and employment advice in relation to sensitive workplace investigations, as well as related discrimination, harrassment and retaliation claims.
4 Tracy Richelle HighSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedTracy High advises employers on high-stakes disputes and sensitive internal investigations.4 Wendy ButlerJones Day | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedWendy Butler is particularly held in high regard for her handling of discrimination and wage and hour disputes on behalf of employers. She also assists employers with compliance and other advisory matters.
4 William MilaniEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedWilliam Milani regularly advises his clients on equal opportunity laws and harassment disputes, and has considerable experience acting for clients within the financial services sector.
Band 5
5 Alan KlingerSteptoe LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedAlan Klinger of Steptoe has a strong practice counseling public sector unions on a wide range of labor law issues, including collective bargaining negotiations.
5 Ann-Elizabeth OstragerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedAnn-Elizabeth Ostrager is co-leader of the firm's labor and employment practice. She handles a wide array of disputes on behalf of employers in the financial services sector, among others.
5 Blair RobinsonPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBlair Robinson represents employers in high-stakes disputes, including class-actions, executive separation and whistleblower matters.
5 Blythe E LovingerKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBlythe Lovinger regularly advises employers on internal investigations and wage and hour matters, as well as assisting with the implementation and delivery of training programs.
5 Carol M GoodmanHerrick, Feinstein LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedCarol Goodman is chair of Herrick, Feinstein's employment practice. She advises employers in relation to discrimination and retaliation claims, as well as advising on the design and implementation of anti-harassment and discrimination training programs.
5 Carolyn RichmondFox Rothschild | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedCarolyn Richmond is chair of the firm’s hospitality practice group. She is regularly called upon by clients in the hospitality industry to advise on labor and employment matters.
5 Christopher ParloMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedChristopher Parlo is experienced in the representation of management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters. He is regularly called upon to defend wage and hour class actions.
5 Daniel FeinsteinDavis+Gilbert LLP | Head of Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedDaniel Feinstein is cochair of the firms labor and employment practice group. He advises clients on a range employment matters, including trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation, as well as discrimination claims.
5 Danielle J MossGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDanielle Moss represents clients in a range of employment matters including discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. She also advises on wage and hour class actions.
5 David A. McManusMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedDavid McManus splits his time between New York and Boston, and is deputy practice leader of the firm's global labor and employment practice. His practice is wide-ranging and includes assisting employers with high-stakes disputes as well as providing advice on internal investigations into sensitive matters involving executive-level management.5 David BaronSeward & Kissel LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedDavid Baron is head of the firm's employment practice. He advises employers on a wide array of contentious matters, including wage and hour, executive separation and restrictive covenants.
5 E Danya PerryPerry Law | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDanya Perry is a sought-after litigator, acting for clients in complex employment disputes. She is particularly well regarded for her expert handling of cases concerning discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination.
5 Eliza A KaiserHSF Kramer | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEliza Kaiser defends employers in high stakes employment litigation matters, including breach of contract, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
5 Evan ParnessCovington & Burling LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedEvan Parness of Covington & Burling LLP is a go-to lawyer for employment disputes, including trial and appellate proceedings.
5 Eve I KleinDuane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEve Klein is chair of the employment, labor, benefits and immigration practice at Duane Morris LLP. She is noted for her experience providing representation to clients in employment law disputes and on behalf of employers in labor relations matters.5 Gena B UsenheimerSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedGena Usenheimer handles complex employment disputes including wage and hour and discrimination claims.
5 Gerald T HathawayPierson Ferdinand LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedGerald Hathaway 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.
5 Gerard O'SheaCooley LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGerard O'Shea advises clients across the full spectrum of labor and employment matters including breach of contract, discrimination and executive separation. He is regularly called upon by clients in the healthcare and technology sectors.
5 Harris M MufsonGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedHarris Mufson is an in demand litigator concerning employment law issues. He represents employers across discrimination, retaliation and trade secrets matters, among others.
5 Howard SokolHolland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedHoward Sokol is noted for his proficient handling of contentious labor and employment matters, including OSHA and whistleblower claims.
5 Jonathan ShapiroLittler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 23 Years RankedJonathan Shapiro regularly advises clients on employment law compliance. He also represents employers in wage and hour class actions and discrimination and retaliation claims.
5 Krissy KatzensteinPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKrissy Katzenstein has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.5 Liza VelazquezPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedLiza Velazquez is highly sought after by corporate clients for employment-related litigation and internal investigation matters. She also has a strong track record in wage and hour class actions.
5 Marc MandelmanEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedMarc Mandelman has considerable experience in the space. He is adept at advising employers on reductions in force matters, as well as discrimination and retaliation claims.
5 Mitchell BoyarskyNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedMitchell Boyarsky of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has considerable experience handling restrictive covenant disputes. He is also well regarded for his advisory work concerning employment matters in relation to corporate transactions.
5 Paul EvansPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPaul Evans provides clients with expert advice and representation in contentious employment matters such as wage and hour and discrimination class actions.
5 Philip M BerkowitzLittler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedPhilip Berkowitz regularly represents employers in complex employment litigation and arbitrations. He is noted for his expertise in international employment law matters and counts several multinational companies among his varied client list.5 Richard H BlockBarton LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedRichard Block has experience representing management clients in collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. He is also sought after for his expertise in advisory work concerning employment and severance agreements.5 Richard RabinAkin | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedRichard Rabin counsels employers on the full range of advisory matters as well as handling disputes. He is especially active in the financial services industry.5 Robert HoltzmanHSF Kramer | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRobert Holtzman frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. He also advises on employment issues arising from corporate transactions.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)5 Steven M. SwirskyEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedSteven Swirsky handles a wide range of traditional labor matters, and is regularly called upon to represent his clients in collective bargaining negotiations and in proceedings before the NLRB.
5 Susan Gross SholinskyEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedSusan Gross Sholinsky is a highly sought-after counselor on employment law issues. She assists employers with corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and HR policies and training.
Up and Coming
U Howard M. WexlerSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedHoward M. Wexler co-leads Seyfarth Shaw's New York labor and employment team. He is noted for his experience representing clients before the NLRB as well as discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour matters.
Associates to watch
- Corbin CarterMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment2025 | Associates to watch | 5 Years RankedCorbin Carter is skilled in labor and employment compliance and litigation. His experience includes FMLA and discrimination claims.
- Mitra AnoushiravaniHogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
Mitra Anoushiravani is a senior associate who is recognized for her work within labor and employment issues, including wage and hour litigation and whistleblowing matters.