Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP 17 Years Ranked
- Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP 17 Years Ranked
- McGuireWoods LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
Band 3
- Fisher Phillips 2 Years Ranked
- Fox Rothschild 17 Years Ranked
- Jackson Lewis P.C. 13 Years Ranked
- K&L Gates 1 Years Ranked
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Poyner Spruill LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
- Ramseur Maultsby LLP
- Van Hoy Reutlinger Adams & Pierce
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Kimberly J Korando Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Richard L Rainey Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP21 Years Ranked
- Thomas A Farr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP21 Years Ranked
- Keith M WeddingtonParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Stacy K WoodParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Band 2
- Kenneth P Carlson Jr Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP17 Years Ranked
- Kerry Shad Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Mason Alexander Fisher Phillips16 Years Ranked
- Rosemary Kenyon Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP16 Years Ranked
- Wood W Lay Moore & Van Allen, PLLC17 Years Ranked
- Zeb Anderson Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP9 Years Ranked
- Charles E JohnsonRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Jonathan CrottyParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Patrick KellyJohnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
Band 3
- Brian D. Barger McGuireWoods LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Lindsay K&L Gates10 Years Ranked
- George J Oliver Fox Rothschild17 Years Ranked
- Karin M McGinnis Moore & Van Allen, PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Kevin Ceglowski Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Phillip J Strach Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP6 Years Ranked
- Robert A Sar Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC11 Years Ranked
- Bryan AdamsVan Hoy Reutlinger Adams & Pierce
- Julian H Wright JrRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
Band 4
- Beth Langley Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP1 Years Ranked
- Frederick T Smith Seyfarth Shaw LLP10 Years Ranked
- Kathleen K Lucchesi Jackson Lewis P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Michael C Lord Williams Mullen18 Years Ranked
- Natalie K. Sanders Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP1 Years Ranked
- Patricia W Goodson Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP7 Years Ranked
- Paul M Navarro McGuireWoods LLP1 Years Ranked
- Susanna Gibbons Poyner Spruill LLP17 Years Ranked
- Alexander L MaultsbyRamseur Maultsby LLP
- Patti RamseurRamseur Maultsby LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. remains a popular choice for clients seeking standout employment litigation ability, with noted experience in matters such as trade secrets, employment termination and civil rights cases before state and federal bodies. The firm is noted for its strength in the labor law space, handling matters such as union avoidance and collective bargaining. Clients also benefit from the team's expertise in employee benefits and wage and hour issues.1 Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP is a highly respected Raleigh firm with a strong offering in the labor and employment sphere. Its areas of expertise include employment litigation, labor relations and OSHA matters. The firm is also noted for its handling of the employment aspects of corporate transactions, while also offering expertise in matters relating to employee benefits and executive compensation. It has additional strength in misconduct investigations and whistleblower claims.
Band 2
2 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedBrooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP is known regionally for its adept handling of employment litigation and employee benefits matters. The firm possesses particular aptitude for assisting employers facing EEOC charges, as well as ADA and FMLA compliance issues. The group provides an experienced team of attorneys and represents a range of clients from the education, healthcare, insurance and construction industries.2 Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP is a well-regarded labor and employment boutique with recognized strength representing the state's largest employers with regard to their continuing labor needs. The group is prized for its efforts in successfully opposing significant union campaigns and providing immigration services to healthcare, IT and sporting clients, among others. It also excels in all aspects of employment litigation and has further strength in harassment and discrimination matters.2 McGuireWoods LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP is recognized for its expertise in a broad range of labor and employment matters, with impressive strength in all issues arising in the relationship between employer and employee, including traditional labor issues, internal investigations and federal contracting. The firm supports a range of businesses from nonprofit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. It also demonstrates expertise in OFCCP compliance and affirmative action plans.
Band 3
3 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedFisher Phillips offers notable strength in contentious employment mandates, including defense of discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract claims. The team offers additional expertise to OSHA-related matters and wage and hour actions.3 Fox RothschildLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedFox Rothschild LLP is noted for its impressive performance in a broad scope of labor and employment issues. Able to draw on experienced practitioners within a thriving healthcare practice, meeting needs in issues encompassing ADA and FMLA issues, EEOC charges and noncompete agreements. Represents an array of clients across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and education. Also offers expertise in HR training and immigration law.3 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJackson Lewis P.C. has a strong practice concentrating on litigation defense. It is adept in complex and delicate employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, ADA, EEOC and FMLA difficulties. The group represents employers across a variety of industries ranging from the public sector to manufacturing.3 K&L GatesLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedK&L Gates enjoys a diverse practice covering labor and employment matters. In addition to defending employers against discrimination lawsuits and wage and hour actions, the attorneys also have vast experience advising on M&A and other transactional matters. It offers additional notable strength in OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's expertise runs the gamut of labor and employment matters. The firm offers notable expertise in the defense of labor and employment disputes at the state and federal level, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and harassment claims. It also frequently counsels clients on employee mobility and trade secret protection.3 Poyner Spruill LLPLabor & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedPoyner Spruill LLP offers noted expertise in matters such as class action defense and affirmative action compliance. The firm possesses strong expertise across OFCCP, OSHA and EEOC matters. The attorneys have further experience in workforce reduction and restrictive covenant matters.