Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
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Cozen O'Connor has strategically grown the labor and employment department in recent years, which now boasts nearly 80 attorneys throughout North America who offer the full range of labor and employment law services to a broad spectrum of public and private sector employers. We represent management in every type of labor, employment, and employment related litigation before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators. We have extensive experience representing employers in individual and large-scale class actions involving the full range of employment related disputes, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, non-compete agreements, and unfair labor practices, including those alleging unlawful termination, failure to bargain in good faith, and interference with employee rights.
In addition, our Pennsylvania labor and employment team includes lawyers who advise companies, boards of directors, investment and compensation committees, management teams, and individual executives on the full range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. We also provide a wide range of legal services to global and multinational employers and individuals seeking temporary and long-term immigration solutions.
The Pennsylvania team works with a diverse range of employers, spanning the health care, transportation, chemical, media, and retail industries.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor has a comprehensive labor and employment practice that draws on a strong bench of litigators. The firm is frequently retained in high-stakes judicial and administrative disputes, including discrimination claims, wage and hour actions, and equal pay matters. It is also noted for its expertise in managing labor relations and handling related arbitration. Cozen O'Connor represents clients from an array of sectors, including healthcare, education, technology and energy.
Work Highlights
- Cozen O'Connor successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice for Touro College in a putative class action claiming breach of contract, unjust enrichment and deceptive practices.
Strengths
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"Their experience and advice have been very helpful. They have been a good business partner in understanding our business."
"Cozen is a very service-oriented firm; it retains good results for its clients, and conducts business in an efficient manner."
"Their experience and advice have been very helpful. They have been a good business partner in understanding our business."
"Cozen is a very service-oriented firm; it retains good results for its clients, and conducts business in an efficient manner."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Malloy is noted for her skills in lawsuits concerning discrimination, harassment and student complaints. She has experience in defending high-value class action claims.
"Elizabeth understands complex issues and conducts efficient yet thorough investigations."
"Liz is very thoughtful and thorough. She is good at staying on task. I have a lot of confidence in her work and she's easy to work with."
Thomas Giotto commands respect for his employment work, particularly in class actions, wrongful discharge and discrimination claims. He is also recommended for advice on collective bargaining negotiations and site closures.
"Tom is a great lawyer who provides me with practical, timely and accurate advice."
Jeffrey Pasek advises employers on a host of contentious matters. He is well regarded for supporting clients on discrimination and harassment claims, and in wage and hour disputes.
Alfred D'Angelo has significant experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. His clients span many industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality.
Daniel Johns has considerable knowledge in a range of labor and employment matters. His expertise includes collective bargaining negotiations and the defense of claims regarding age discrimination, sexual harassment and the misappropriation of trade secrets.
"I really liked working with him. He is really experienced in his area and provides us with practical, straightforward advice. He gives us informed direct answers."
Raymond Kresge is a talented labor and employment specialist to whom clients look for representation in a broad range of disputes.
"He is very client-oriented and ensures that I'm aware of everything that's happening, and that I agree with the strategy."
"He gives his clients good advice."
"Ray works diligently to understand matters."
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