Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Gardner Skelton 1 Years Ranked
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC 4 Years Ranked
Ward and Smith PA 1 Years Ranked
Williams Mullen 12 Years Ranked- Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
- Ramseur Maultsby LLP
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Charles E Johnson Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.21 Years Ranked
Kimberly J Korando Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP20 Years Ranked
Richard L Rainey Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP22 Years Ranked- Keith M WeddingtonParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Stacy K WoodParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Band 2
Brian D. Barger McGuireWoods LLP6 Years Ranked
Jill Stricklin Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP1 Years Ranked
Kerry Shad Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP13 Years Ranked
Mason Alexander Fisher Phillips17 Years Ranked
Phillip J Strach Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP7 Years Ranked
Robert A Sar Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC12 Years Ranked
Rosemary Kenyon Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP17 Years Ranked
Wood W Lay Moore & Van Allen, PLLC18 Years Ranked
Zeb Anderson Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP10 Years Ranked- Jonathan CrottyParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Patrick KellyJohnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
Band 3
David Lindsay K&L Gates11 Years Ranked
George J Oliver Fox Rothschild18 Years Ranked
Julian H Wright Jr Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.15 Years Ranked
Karin M McGinnis Moore & Van Allen, PLLC11 Years Ranked
Kathleen K Lucchesi Jackson Lewis P.C.2 Years Ranked- Kelly S. Hughes Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC1 Years Ranked
Kevin Ceglowski Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP8 Years Ranked
Kristine Marie Sims Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP3 Years Ranked
Michael McKnight Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC2 Years Ranked- Nicole Gardner Gardner Skelton1 Years Ranked
Susanna Gibbons Poyner Spruill LLP18 Years Ranked- Bryan G. Adams IIIVan Hoy Reutlinger Adams & Pierce
Band 4
Beth Langley Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP2 Years Ranked
Frederick T Smith Seyfarth Shaw LLP11 Years Ranked
Leann Walsh K&L Gates2 Years Ranked
Michael C Lord Williams Mullen19 Years Ranked
Natalie K. Sanders Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
Patricia W Goodson Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP8 Years Ranked
Paul M Navarro McGuireWoods LLP2 Years Ranked
Robin Davis Jackson Lewis P.C.1 Years Ranked- Alexander L MaultsbyRamseur Maultsby LLP
- Patti RamseurRamseur Maultsby LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete is a well-regarded labor and employment boutique with recognized strength in 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.
1 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart 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 & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan 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 further 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 & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedBrooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard is known regionally for its adept handling of employment litigation and employee benefits matters. The firm has particular aptitude in assisting employers facing EEOC charges, as well as ADA and FMLA compliance issues. The experienced team of attorneys represents a range of clients from the education, healthcare, insurance and construction industries.
2 McGuireWoods LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMcGuireWoods 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.
2 Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson is an esteemed practice with a strong flair for litigation, providing expertise in cases arising under state and federal law, including significant constitutional issues. The firm is highly visible in areas surrounding noncompete enforcement and the misappropriation of trade secrets. Its other areas of strength include litigation involving claims of retaliation and discrimination. The group boasts sector-specific experience pertaining to the sport, healthcare, higher education and automotive sectors, among others.
Band 3
3 Fisher PhillipsLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 3 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 in OSHA-related matters and wage and hour actions.
3 Fox RothschildLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedFox Rothschild 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, covering areas such as 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 & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 14 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 matters. The group represents employers across a variety of industries, ranging from the public sector to manufacturing.
3 K&L GatesLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 2 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 in advising on M&A and other transactional matters. The team offers notable additional strength in OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.
3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough'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 & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedPoyner Spruill 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.
Band 4
4 Gardner SkeltonLabor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGardner Skelton is a boutique law firm based in Charlotte. It acts as employment counsel for a range of regional and national companies, and has notable experience in responding to EEOC charges.4 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMoore & Van Allen offers broad employment expertise. It represents clients at both the state and federal level in a range of matters, such as ERISA, OSHA, and wage and hour cases.4 Ward and Smith PALabor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWard and Smith services a range of clients in the labor and employment space, including financial institutions and manufacturers. The department has experience in OSHA, discrimination claims, wage and hour claims and personal injury matters.4 Williams MullenLabor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedWilliams Mullen advises a range of clients on labor and employment matters at both the state and federal levels. The team has particularly strong experience in OSHA matters and wrongful termination suits.