Ranking tables

Labor & Employment | USA

New York

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.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

5

Band 5

  1. Alan Klinger
    Alan Klinger Steptoe LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Blair Robinson
    Blair Robinson Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Blythe E Lovinger
    Blythe E Lovinger Kelley Drye & Warren LLP1 Years Ranked
  5. Carol M Goodman
    Carol M Goodman Herrick, Feinstein LLP1 Years Ranked
  6. Carolyn Richmond
    Carolyn Richmond Fox Rothschild1 Years Ranked
  7. Christopher Parlo
    Christopher Parlo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
  8. Daniel Feinstein
    Daniel Feinstein Davis+Gilbert LLP4 Years Ranked
  9. Danielle J Moss
    Danielle J Moss Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
  10. David A. McManus
    David A. McManus Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
  11. David Baron
    David Baron Seward & Kissel LLP5 Years Ranked
  12. E Danya Perry
    E Danya Perry Perry Law3 Years Ranked
  13. Eliza A Kaiser
    Eliza A Kaiser HSF Kramer1 Years Ranked
  14. Evan Parness
    Evan Parness Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
  15. Eve I Klein
    Eve I Klein Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
  16. Gena B Usenheimer
    Gena B Usenheimer Seyfarth Shaw LLP5 Years Ranked
  17. Gerald T Hathaway Pierson Ferdinand LLP7 Years Ranked
  18. Gerard O'Shea
    Gerard O'Shea Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
  19. Harris M Mufson
    Harris M Mufson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
  20. Howard Sokol
    Howard Sokol Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
  21. Jonathan Shapiro
    Jonathan Shapiro Littler Mendelson, PC23 Years Ranked
  22. Krissy Katzenstein
    Krissy Katzenstein Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
  23. Liza Velazquez
    Liza Velazquez Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
  24. Marc Mandelman
    Marc Mandelman Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked
  25. Mitchell Boyarsky
    Mitchell Boyarsky Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP12 Years Ranked
  26. Paul Evans
    Paul Evans Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
  27. Philip M Berkowitz
    Philip M Berkowitz Littler Mendelson, PC17 Years Ranked
  28. Richard H Block
    Richard H Block Barton LLP11 Years Ranked
  29. Richard Rabin
    Richard Rabin Akin9 Years Ranked
  30. Robert Holtzman
    Robert Holtzman HSF Kramer1 Years Ranked
  31. Steven M. Swirsky
    Steven M. Swirsky Epstein Becker & Green PC7 Years Ranked
  32. Susan Gross Sholinsky
    Susan Gross Sholinsky Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael I Bernstein
    S
    Michael I Bernstein
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Michael Bernstein has a wealth of experience acting for management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters.
  2. Ronald M Green
    S
    Ronald M Green
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Ronald Green is a highly experienced employment attorney with experience representing both corporate clients and executives in complex employment litigation.
  3. Theodore O Rogers Jr
    S
    Theodore O Rogers Jr
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Theodore Rogers regularly represents employers in complex labor and employment disputes and sensitive internal investigations.

Star Individuals

  1. Kathleen M. McKenna
    Kathleen M. McKenna
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | 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.

1

Band 1

  1. Elise M Bloom
    1
    Elise M Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 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.
  2. Jeffrey Klein
    1
    Jeffrey Klein
    Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 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

  3. Jill L Rosenberg
    1
    Jill L Rosenberg
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Jill Rosenberg is a highly regarded practitioner, noted for her expertise in whistleblower litigation, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims.
  4. Kevin B Leblang
    1
    Kevin B Leblang
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 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.

  5. Louis P DiLorenzo
    1
    Louis P DiLorenzo
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Louis DiLorenzo's broad practice encompasses wage and hour disputes, workplace investigations and collective bargaining negotiations.
  6. Matthew W Lampe
    1
    Matthew W Lampe
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 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.
  7. Michael Delikat
    1
    Michael Delikat
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 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.
  8. Patrick W Shea
    1
    Patrick W Shea
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Patrick Shea acts for major corporates on discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful discharge claims, among other employment matters.
  9. Paul Salvatore
    1
    Paul Salvatore
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 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.
  10. Samuel S Shaulson
    1
    Samuel S Shaulson
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Samuel 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.
2

Band 2

  1. Allan S Bloom
    2
    Allan S Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 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 including high value class actions.

  2. Gary Friedman
    2
    Gary Friedman
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 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.
  3. Joseph Baumgarten
    2
    Joseph Baumgarten
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Joseph Baumgarten has considerable experience handling cases involving allegations of discrimination.
  4. Kenneth J Turnbull
    2
    Kenneth J Turnbull
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 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.
  5. Laura Sack
    2
    Laura Sack
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Laura 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.

  6. Michael Curley
    2
    Michael Curley
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
3

Band 3

  1. Amy J Traub
    3
    Amy J Traub
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Amy 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.
  2. Barbara Hoey
    3
    Barbara Hoey
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Barbara Hoey defends employers in a variety of employment disputes, including sensitive internal investigations.

  3. Emily Pidot
    3
    Emily Pidot
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 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.
  4. Erika C Collins
    3
    Erika C Collins
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 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.
  5. Garrett Kennedy
    3
    Garrett Kennedy
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Garrett Kennedy represents clients in an array of employment matters including sexual harassment and retaliation claims, as well as wage and hour class actions.

  6. Gregg Gilman
    3
    Gregg Gilman
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Head of Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Gregg Gilman expertly advises on terminations, restrictive covenants and harassment disputes. He is also skilled in the drafting of employment agreements.
  7. Jeffrey Kohn
    3
    Jeffrey Kohn
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 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.

  8. Jessica Kastin
    3
    Jessica Kastin
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 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.
  9. John P Barry
    3
    John P Barry
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    John 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.

  10. Jyotin Hamid
    3
    Jyotin Hamid
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 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.
  11. Keisha-Ann Gray
    3
    Keisha-Ann Gray
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Keisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high profile investigations.

  12. Kenneth Kirschner
    3
    Kenneth Kirschner
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Kenneth 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.

  13. Kenneth W Gage
    3
    Kenneth W Gage
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.
  14. Lorie Almon
    3
    Lorie Almon
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Lorie 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.

  15. Marc E Bernstein
    3
    Marc E Bernstein
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Marc Bernstein represents his clients in a range of employment matters, including disputes involving allegations of discrimination.
  16. Michael E. DeLarco
    3
    Michael E. DeLarco
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Michael DeLarco's capabilities include employment counseling and litigation. His experience includes whistleblower and wage and hour matters.

  17. Neil H. Abramson
    3
    Neil H. Abramson
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 sectors.

  18. Nicholas Pappas
    3
    Nicholas Pappas
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 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.
  19. Terri L Chase
    3
    Terri L Chase
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Terri Chase is a highly regarded employment litigator. She represents her clients in cases involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
4

Band 4

  1. Brian Kaplan
    4
    Brian Kaplan
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Brian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.
  2. David E Schwartz
    4
    David E Schwartz
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked

    David 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.

  3. David W Garland
    4
    David W Garland
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    David Garland assists management-side clients with employment issues including sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
  4. Evandro C Gigante
    4
    Evandro C Gigante
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Evandro Gigante frequently handles sensitive, high-profile employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims.

  5. Frederick Braid
    4
    Frederick Braid
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Frederick Braid is noted for his proficient handling of a range of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations.
  6. Jerrold F Goldberg
    4
    Jerrold F Goldberg
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 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.
  7. Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    4
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    Akin
    Akin | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Jessica Taub has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.

  8. Jonathan L Sulds
    4
    Jonathan L Sulds
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 19 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.
  9. Lyle S. Zuckerman
    4
    Lyle S. Zuckerman
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 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.
  10. Marina Tsatalis
    4
    Marina Tsatalis
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  11. Mark Konkel
    4
    Mark Konkel
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  12. Mark Lerner
    4
    Mark Lerner
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Mark Lerner of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is noted for his broad expertise encompassing noncompete, discrimination claims and executive compensation disputes.

  13. Marshall B Babson
    4
    Marshall B Babson
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Marshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.
  14. Michael Arnold
    4
    Michael Arnold
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Michael 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.

  15. Michael Marra
    4
    Michael Marra
    Fisher Phillips
    Fisher Phillips | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  16. Ned Bassen
    4
    Ned Bassen
    Dentons
    Dentons | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Ned Bassen of Dentons has experience representing his clients in unlawful competition, discrimination and restrictive covenant disputes, among other employment matters.
  17. Sharon Cohen
    4
    Sharon Cohen
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  18. Shira Franco
    4
    Shira Franco
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Shira Franco provides clients with labor and employment advice in relation to sensitive workplace investigations, as well as related discrimination, harrassment and retaliation claims.

  19. Tracy Richelle High
    4
    Tracy Richelle High
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Tracy High advises employers on high-stakes disputes and sensitive internal investigations.
  20. Wendy Butler
    4
    Wendy Butler
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Wendy 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.

  21. William Milani
    4
    William Milani
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 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.
5

Band 5

  1. Alan Klinger
    5
    Alan Klinger
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Alan Klinger of Steptoe has a strong practice counseling public sector unions on a wide range of labor law issues, including collective bargaining negotiations.

  2. Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    5
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 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.

  3. Blair Robinson
    5
    Blair Robinson
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Blair Robinson represents employers in high-stakes disputes, including class-actions, executive separation and whistleblower matters.

  4. Blythe E Lovinger
    5
    Blythe E Lovinger
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Blythe 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 Goodman
    5
    Carol M Goodman
    Herrick, Feinstein LLP
    Herrick, Feinstein LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Carol 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.

  6. Carolyn Richmond
    5
    Carolyn Richmond
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Carolyn 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.

  7. Christopher Parlo
    5
    Christopher Parlo
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 7 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.

  8. Daniel Feinstein
    5
    Daniel Feinstein
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Head of Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Daniel 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.

  9. Danielle J Moss
    5
    Danielle J Moss
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Danielle Moss represents clients in a range of employment matters including discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. She also advises on wage and hour class actions.

  10. David A. McManus
    5
    David A. McManus
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 internal investigations into sensitive matters involving executive-level management.
  11. David Baron
    5
    David Baron
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    David 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.

  12. E Danya Perry
    5
    E Danya Perry
    Perry Law
    Perry Law | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Danya 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.

  13. Eliza A Kaiser
    5
    Eliza A Kaiser
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Eliza Kaiser defends employers in high stakes employment litigation matters, including breach of contract, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

  14. Evan Parness
    5
    Evan Parness
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Evan Parness of Covington & Burling LLP is a go-to lawyer for employment disputes, including trial and appellate proceedings.

  15. Eve I Klein
    5
    Eve I Klein
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Eve 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.
  16. Gena B Usenheimer
    5
    Gena B Usenheimer
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Gena Usenheimer handles complex employment disputes including wage and hour and discrimination claims.

  17. 5
    Gerald T Hathaway
    Pierson Ferdinand LLP
    Pierson Ferdinand LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked

    Gerald 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.

  18. Gerard O'Shea
    5
    Gerard O'Shea
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Gerard 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.

  19. Harris M Mufson
    5
    Harris M Mufson
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Harris Mufson is an in demand litigator concerning employment law issues. He represents employers across discrimination, retaliation and trade secrets matters, among others.

  20. Howard Sokol
    5
    Howard Sokol
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Howard Sokol is noted for his proficient handling of contentious labor and employment matters, including OSHA and whistleblower claims.

  21. Jonathan Shapiro
    5
    Jonathan Shapiro
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 23 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.

  22. Krissy Katzenstein
    5
    Krissy Katzenstein
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Krissy Katzenstein has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.
  23. Liza Velazquez
    5
    Liza Velazquez
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Liza 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.

  24. Marc Mandelman
    5
    Marc Mandelman
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Marc 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.

  25. Mitchell Boyarsky
    5
    Mitchell Boyarsky
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 12 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.

  26. Paul Evans
    5
    Paul Evans
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Paul Evans provides clients with expert advice and representation in contentious employment matters such as wage and hour and discrimination class actions.

  27. Philip M Berkowitz
    5
    Philip M Berkowitz
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 17 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.
  28. Richard H Block
    5
    Richard H Block
    Barton LLP
    Barton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 11 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.
  29. Richard Rabin
    5
    Richard Rabin
    Akin
    Akin | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Richard Rabin counsels employers on the full range of advisory matters as well as handling disputes. He is especially active in the financial services industry.
  30. Robert Holtzman
    5
    Robert Holtzman
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Robert Holtzman frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. He also advises on employment issues arising from corporate transactions.

    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  31. Steven M. Swirsky
    5
    Steven M. Swirsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 7 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.

  32. Susan Gross Sholinsky
    5
    Susan Gross Sholinsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 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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Up and Coming

  1. U
    Howard M. Wexler
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Howard 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

  1. Corbin Carter
    Corbin Carter
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2025 | Associates to watch | 5 Years Ranked
    Corbin Carter is skilled in labor and employment compliance and litigation. His experience includes FMLA and discrimination claims.
  2. Mitra Anoushiravani
    Mitra Anoushiravani
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2025 | 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.