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Labor & Employment | USA

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In Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational health and safety act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers non-contentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Ronald M Green
    Ronald M Green Epstein Becker & Green PC21 Years Ranked
  2. Theodore O Rogers Jr
    Theodore O Rogers Jr Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
  3. Michael I BernsteinBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
Star Individuals
  1. Kathleen M. McKenna
    Kathleen M. McKenna Proskauer Rose LLP17 Years Ranked
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Band 1
  1. Jeffrey Klein
    Jeffrey Klein Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP19 Years Ranked
  2. Jill L Rosenberg
    Jill L Rosenberg Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
  3. Michael Delikat
    Michael Delikat Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP21 Years Ranked
  4. Patrick W Shea
    Patrick W Shea Paul Hastings LLP17 Years Ranked
  5. Paul Salvatore
    Paul Salvatore Proskauer Rose LLP21 Years Ranked
  6. Samuel S Shaulson
    Samuel S Shaulson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP17 Years Ranked
2
Band 2
  1. Elise M Bloom
    Elise M Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP14 Years Ranked
  2. Gary Friedman
    Gary Friedman Seyfarth Shaw LLP19 Years Ranked
  3. Joseph Baumgarten
    Joseph Baumgarten Proskauer Rose LLP14 Years Ranked
  4. Kenneth J Turnbull
    Kenneth J Turnbull Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
  5. Kevin B Leblang
    Kevin B Leblang Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP17 Years Ranked
  6. Matthew W Lampe
    Matthew W Lampe Jones Day18 Years Ranked
  7. Michael Curley
    Michael Curley Duane Morris LLP21 Years Ranked
  8. Louis P DiLorenzoBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
3
Band 3
  1. Allan S Bloom
    Allan S Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP13 Years Ranked
  2. Amy J Traub
    Amy J Traub BakerHostetler LLP12 Years Ranked
  3. Barbara Hoey
    Barbara Hoey Kelley Drye & Warren LLP14 Years Ranked
  4. Gregg Gilman
    Gregg Gilman Davis+Gilbert LLP11 Years Ranked
  5. Jeffrey Kohn
    Jeffrey Kohn O'Melveny & Myers LLP17 Years Ranked
  6. Jessica Kastin
    Jessica Kastin Jones Day5 Years Ranked
  7. Kenneth Kirschner
    Kenneth Kirschner Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
  8. Laura Sack
    Laura Sack Davis Wright Tremaine LLP12 Years Ranked
  9. Lorie Almon
    Lorie Almon Seyfarth Shaw LLP12 Years Ranked
  10. Marshall B Babson
    Marshall B Babson Seyfarth Shaw LLP18 Years Ranked
  11. Neil H. Abramson
    Neil H. Abramson Proskauer Rose LLP8 Years Ranked
  12. Nicholas Pappas
    Nicholas Pappas Dorsey & Whitney LLP10 Years Ranked
  13. Terri L Chase
    Terri L Chase Jones Day12 Years Ranked
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Band 4
  1. David E Schwartz
    David E Schwartz Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
  2. David W Garland
    David W Garland Epstein Becker & Green PC18 Years Ranked
  3. Emily Pidot
    Emily Pidot Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Erika C Collins
    Erika C Collins Faegre Drinker17 Years Ranked
  5. Frederick Braid
    Frederick Braid Holland & Knight LLP15 Years Ranked
  6. Gerald T Hathaway
    Gerald T Hathaway Faegre Drinker5 Years Ranked
  7. Jerrold F Goldberg
    Jerrold F Goldberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
  8. John P Barry
    John P Barry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP11 Years Ranked
  9. Jonathan L Sulds
    Jonathan L Sulds Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
  10. Jyotin Hamid
    Jyotin Hamid Debevoise & Plimpton LLP12 Years Ranked
  11. Keisha-Ann Gray
    Keisha-Ann Gray Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
  12. Kenneth W Gage
    Kenneth W Gage Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
  13. Lyle S. Zuckerman
    Lyle S. Zuckerman Davis Wright Tremaine LLP8 Years Ranked
  14. Marc E Bernstein
    Marc E Bernstein Paul Hastings LLP7 Years Ranked
  15. Mark Konkel
    Mark Konkel Kelley Drye & Warren LLP3 Years Ranked
  16. Mark Lerner
    Mark Lerner Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP7 Years Ranked
  17. Michael E. DeLarco
    Michael E. DeLarco Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
  18. Ned Bassen
    Ned Bassen Dentons14 Years Ranked
  19. Steven M. Swirsky
    Steven M. Swirsky Epstein Becker & Green PC5 Years Ranked
  20. William Milani
    William Milani Epstein Becker & Green PC9 Years Ranked
  21. Alan KlingerSteptoe LLP
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Band 5
  1. Blair Robinson Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
  2. Brian Kaplan
    Brian Kaplan DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
  3. Christopher Parlo
    Christopher Parlo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. David A. McManus
    David A. McManus Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
  5. Evan D Parness
    Evan D Parness DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
  6. Evandro C Gigante
    Evandro C Gigante Proskauer Rose LLP1 Years Ranked
  7. Garrett Kennedy
    Garrett Kennedy DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
  8. Gena B Usenheimer
    Gena B Usenheimer Seyfarth Shaw LLP3 Years Ranked
  9. Howard Sokol
    Howard Sokol Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
  10. Jonathan Shapiro
    Jonathan Shapiro Littler Mendelson, PC21 Years Ranked
  11. Marc Mandelman
    Marc Mandelman Epstein Becker & Green PC2 Years Ranked
  12. Marina Tsatalis
    Marina Tsatalis Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
  13. Michael Arnold
    Michael Arnold Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC3 Years Ranked
  14. Michael Marra
    Michael Marra Fisher Phillips2 Years Ranked
  15. Mitchell Boyarsky
    Mitchell Boyarsky Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP10 Years Ranked
  16. Philip M Berkowitz
    Philip M Berkowitz Littler Mendelson, PC15 Years Ranked
  17. Richard H Block
    Richard H Block Barton LLP9 Years Ranked
  18. Richard Rabin
    Richard Rabin Akin7 Years Ranked
  19. Shira Franco
    Shira Franco Davis+Gilbert LLP2 Years Ranked
  20. Susan Gross Sholinsky
    Susan Gross Sholinsky Epstein Becker & Green PC2 Years Ranked
  21. Tracy Richelle High
    Tracy Richelle High Sullivan & Cromwell LLP2 Years Ranked
  22. Wendy Butler
    Wendy Butler Jones Day2 Years Ranked
  23. Dina KolkerSteptoe LLP
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Up and Coming
  1. Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager Sullivan & Cromwell LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. David Baron
    David Baron Seward & Kissel LLP3 Years Ranked
  3. Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Krissy Katzenstein
    Krissy Katzenstein Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
  5. Melissa Barahona
    Melissa Barahona Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP3 Years Ranked
  6. Paul Rosenberg
    Paul Rosenberg BakerHostetler LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Sharon Cohen
    Sharon Cohen Davis+Gilbert LLP3 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
  1. Corbin Carter
    Corbin Carter Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC3 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Ronald M Green
    S
    Ronald M Green
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    Ronald Green is a highly experienced employment attorney with experience representing both corporate clients and executives in complex employment litigation.
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  2. Theodore O Rogers Jr
    S
    Theodore O Rogers Jr
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    "He is one of the best employment lawyers out there. He is really thoughtful and brings a really measured view to everything. He doesn't raise alarms, he just works through issues and finds solutions to them."
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  3. Michael I Bernstein
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Senior Statespeople
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Star Individuals
  1. Kathleen M. McKenna
    Kathleen M. McKenna
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Star Individuals | 17 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.
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Band 1
  1. Jeffrey Klein
    1
    Jeffrey Klein
    Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey 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.
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  2. Jill L Rosenberg
    1
    Jill L Rosenberg
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Jill Rosenberg is a highly regarded practitioner, noted for her expertise in whistleblower litigation, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims.
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  3. Michael Delikat
    1
    Michael Delikat
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
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  4. Patrick W Shea
    1
    Patrick W Shea
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Patrick Shea acts for major corporates on discrimination, wage and hour and wrongful discharge claims, among other employment matters.
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  5. Paul Salvatore
    1
    Paul Salvatore
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Paul 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.
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  6. Samuel S Shaulson
    1
    Samuel S Shaulson
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    "He brings energy, insatiable curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Sam is one of the most brilliant litigators I've ever encountered. He comes up with winning strategies in service to his client and has an understanding of business, law and the sociopolitical environment."
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Band 2
  1. Elise M Bloom
    2
    Elise M Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Elise 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.
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  2. Gary Friedman
    2
    Gary Friedman
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Gary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.
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  3. Joseph Baumgarten
    2
    Joseph Baumgarten
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    "Joe works on our most complex employee dispute matters. He is very practical, commercial and responsive."
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  4. Kenneth J Turnbull
    2
    Kenneth J Turnbull
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Kenneth 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.
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  5. Kevin B Leblang
    2
    Kevin B Leblang
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Kevin 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.
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  6. Matthew W Lampe
    2
    Matthew W Lampe
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Matthew 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.
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  7. Michael Curley
    2
    Michael Curley
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    "Michael provides excellent client service. He is an expert in labor and employment legal matters. He completely understands all the issues related to the situation. He provides clients with a full understanding of the options, as well as sound and practical advice."
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  8. Louis P DiLorenzo
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Allan S Bloom
    3
    Allan S Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Allan 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.
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  2. Amy J Traub
    3
    Amy J Traub
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Amy Traub regularly advises employers on a wide range of 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.
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  3. Barbara Hoey
    3
    Barbara Hoey
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Barbara Hoey defends employers in a variety of employment disputes, including sensitive internal investigations.
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  4. Gregg Gilman
    3
    Gregg Gilman
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    "Gregg has an excellent, street-savvy understanding of the nuances of complex legal matters. He is always my first choice as a partner when we have a sophisticated legal matter."
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  5. Jeffrey Kohn
    3
    Jeffrey Kohn
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey 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.
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  6. Jessica Kastin
    3
    Jessica Kastin
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jessica 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.
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  7. Kenneth Kirschner
    3
    Kenneth Kirschner
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    "Ken was a pleasure to work with throughout the matter. His forethought and vision were incredibly valuable. He and his team's level of client service and sophistication were impeccable and I could not have asked for a better team to partner with."
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  8. Laura Sack
    3
    Laura Sack
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    "Laura Sack is across the board my favorite outside counsel across any subject matter. She has good communication skills, is responsive to clients, good at dealing with difficult outside counsel and always produces an amazing work product,."
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  9. Lorie Almon
    3
    Lorie Almon
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Lorie Almon has experience guiding clients through discrimination and harassment matters and wage and hour disputes. She frequently represents clients in the financial services industry.
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  10. Marshall B Babson
    3
    Marshall B Babson
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Marshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.
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  11. Neil H. Abramson
    3
    Neil H. Abramson
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Neil Abramson has experience handling discrimination litigation, complex employment arbitrations and collective bargaining disputes. He acts for major employers in both the public and private sector.
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  12. Nicholas Pappas
    3
    Nicholas Pappas
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Pappas of Dorsey & Whitney LLP advises clients on a wide range of employment matters, including those involving noncompetition agreements, terminations and benefits, among others.
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  13. Terri L Chase
    3
    Terri L Chase
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    "Terri provides uniformly outstanding counsel. She is a trusted partner and adviser, who knows our business and consistently achieves excellent results. We have the utmost confidence in her abilities."
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Band 4
  1. David E Schwartz
    4
    David E Schwartz
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    David Schwartz is noted for his representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes. He also advises clients on employment agreements and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
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  2. David W Garland
    4
    David W Garland
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    "He is a very knowledgeable employment lawyer. He is tough in depositions and gets witnesses to admit things they may not have otherwise done. He is responsive and thoughtful in his approach."
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  3. Emily Pidot
    4
    Emily Pidot
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Emily 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.
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  4. Erika C Collins
    4
    Erika C Collins
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Erika 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.
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  5. Frederick Braid
    4
    Frederick Braid
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    Frederick Braid is noted for his proficient handling of a range of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations.
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  6. Gerald T Hathaway
    4
    Gerald T Hathaway
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gerald Hathaway of Faegre Drinker 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.
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  7. Jerrold F Goldberg
    4
    Jerrold F Goldberg
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jerrold Goldberg of Greenberg Traurig, PA is relied upon by clients to handle a broad range of issues, including litigation, arbitrations and internal investigations.
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  8. John P Barry
    4
    John P Barry
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    John Barry recently joined Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP as head of its employment litigation 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.
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  9. Jonathan L Sulds
    4
    Jonathan L Sulds
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Jonathan 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.
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  10. Jyotin Hamid
    4
    Jyotin Hamid
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Jyotin 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.
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  11. Keisha-Ann Gray
    4
    Keisha-Ann Gray
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Keisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high-profile investigations.
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  12. Kenneth W Gage
    4
    Kenneth W Gage
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.
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  13. Lyle S. Zuckerman
    4
    Lyle S. Zuckerman
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Lyle 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.
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  14. Marc E Bernstein
    4
    Marc E Bernstein
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    "Marc is consistently thorough in his guidance. He has a sound understanding of labor laws and is able to apply practical examples and helpful risk analysis. He makes it a point to understand our business to help tailor his counsel."
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  15. Mark Konkel
    4
    Mark Konkel
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Mark 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.
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  16. Mark Lerner
    4
    Mark Lerner
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mark Lerner of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is noted for his broad expertise encompassing sexual harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour actions and executive compensation disputes.
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  17. Michael E. DeLarco
    4
    Michael E. DeLarco
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "He has good practical sense and does a good job of communicating and distilling pretty complicated issues down to their core and helping us work through what's important."
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  18. Ned Bassen
    4
    Ned Bassen
    Dentons
    Dentons | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Ned Bassen of Dentons has experience representing his clients in unlawful competition, discrimination and restrictive covenant disputes, among other employment matters.
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  19. Steven M. Swirsky
    4
    Steven M. Swirsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Steven 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.
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  20. William Milani
    4
    William Milani
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    William Milani regularly advises his clients on equal opportunity laws and harassment disputes, and has considerable experience acting for clients within the financial services sector.
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  21. Alan Klinger
    Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. 5
    Blair Robinson
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Blair is a zealous advocate and a calm counselor. He gives advice that clients can act on. He is well connected in the legal community and offers a lot of value."
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  2. Brian Kaplan
    5
    Brian Kaplan
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Brian Kaplan is a down-to-earth and very experienced litigator. He combines a practical approach with novel ideas. He brings a perspective that helps you think outside of the box. He is also very experienced, very personable and easy to work with."
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  3. Christopher Parlo
    5
    Christopher Parlo
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Christopher 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.
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  4. David A. McManus
    5
    David A. McManus
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    David 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 COVID-19 regulations and vaccine mandates.
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  5. Evan D Parness
    5
    Evan D Parness
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Evan is an exceptional and talented lawyer. He possesses a deep understanding of the law and an unwavering commitment to his clients. He has a keen eye for detail and can dissect complex legal issues with remarkable efficiency. His thorough and methodical approach to each case ensures that no stone is left unturned, providing his clients with the best possible legal representation."
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  6. Evandro C Gigante
    5
    Evandro C Gigante
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Evandro is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter, responsive to our questions and provides tangible, useful advice. He is terrific."
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  7. Garrett Kennedy
    5
    Garrett Kennedy
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Garrett is highly intelligent and commercial, always offering unwavering and thoughtful counsel. His instincts are impeccable."
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  8. Gena B Usenheimer
    5
    Gena B Usenheimer
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Gena is exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable with a strong understanding of the market. She is very dynamic."
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  9. Howard Sokol
    5
    Howard Sokol
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "He is an intelligent, reliable, savvy, and personable OSHA attorney. He provides comfort, professionalism and vision in times of need, which allows for thoughtful and tactical decision making."
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  10. Jonathan Shapiro
    5
    Jonathan Shapiro
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Shapiro regularly advises clients on employment law compliance. He also represents employers in wage and hour class actions and discrimination and retaliation claims.
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  11. Marc Mandelman
    5
    Marc Mandelman
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Marc is savvy in nearly every aspect of employment law. He consistently delivers timely and practical advice and he truly seeks to understand the business objectives. He is unequivocally the most responsive attorney I've ever worked with."
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  12. Marina Tsatalis
    5
    Marina Tsatalis
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Marina 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.
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  13. Michael Arnold
    5
    Michael Arnold
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Mike is terrific at managing the talent on his team. He provides excellent advice on a variety of matters and excels at understanding his client's business objectives, and overall delivers an amazing service to clients."
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  14. Michael Marra
    5
    Michael Marra
    Fisher Phillips
    Fisher Phillips | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael Marra is based in Fisher Phillips's New York office. He offers a broad range of employment advice to clients, covering COVID-19 compliance, wage and hour disputes and discrimination claims.
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  15. Mitchell Boyarsky
    5
    Mitchell Boyarsky
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mitchell 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.
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  16. Philip M Berkowitz
    5
    Philip M Berkowitz
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked
    Philip 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.
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  17. Richard H Block
    5
    Richard H Block
    Barton LLP
    Barton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
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  18. Richard Rabin
    5
    Richard Rabin
    Akin
    Akin | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    "Rich is an excellent attorney and an industry leader in his field. He is always aware of the latest regulatory developments and their implications. In addition, Rich is extremely responsive, service-oriented and practical in applying even the most complex legal concepts to our business."
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  19. Shira Franco
    5
    Shira Franco
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Shira Franco provides clients with labor and employment advice regarding matters such as terminations, wage and hour disputes and employee agreements.
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  20. Susan Gross Sholinsky
    5
    Susan Gross Sholinsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Susan 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.
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  21. Tracy Richelle High
    5
    Tracy Richelle High
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Tracy High is a well-regarded employment lawyer who is building a strong reputation in the industry."
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  22. Wendy Butler
    5
    Wendy Butler
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Wendy Butler is a superlative litigator. She is an incredible thought partner and is always available to tackle whatever legal issues come up in real time. She knows the law, and is very pragmatic and an absolute pleasure to work with."
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  23. Dina Kolker
    Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Band 5
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Up and Coming
  1. Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    U
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Ann-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.
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  2. David Baron
    U
    David Baron
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    David Baron is a senior associate in the firm's employment practice. He advises employers on a wide array of contentious matters, including wage and hour claims.
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  3. Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    U
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.
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  4. Krissy Katzenstein
    U
    Krissy Katzenstein
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Krissy Katzenstein of Baker McKenzie has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.
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  5. Melissa Barahona
    U
    Melissa Barahona
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Melissa Barahona of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP focuses her practice on employment litigation. She tackles wage and hour and breach of restrictive covenant disputes as part of her wide-ranging practice.
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  6. Paul Rosenberg
    U
    Paul Rosenberg
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    "Paul Rosenberg is a very thoughtful and extremely experienced adviser. He is the first person we go to when thinking about how to best approach labor relations challenges."
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  7. Sharon Cohen
    U
    Sharon Cohen
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Sharon Cohen is noted for her experience handling internal workplace investigations and also provides comprehensive employment law counseling to a diverse array of clients.
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Associates to watch
  1. Corbin Carter
    Corbin Carter
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Corbin Carter is skilled in labor and employment compliance and litigation. His experience includes FMLA and discrimination claims.
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