Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Provided by Davis+Gilbert LLP
Our labor and employment attorneys are uniquely attuned to the practical aspects of managing and retaining essential employees. We serve as primary employment counsel for businesses throughout the United States in various industries managing the day-to-day legal aspects of their employee relations.
Counseling and Training
As health and safety, discrimination, and harassment issues claim the forefront in corporate environments, we advise clients on best practices to sharply reduce litigation risk. We are especially known for our training programs, designed to confront these issues in real-life ways that resonate with companies in which people are critical assets.
Resolving Disputes
We represent clients in the full range of employment-related litigation, including claims of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour and contractual disputes. As pioneers in the use of restrictive covenants, we are highly adept at both defending and challenging them. Much of our litigation involves ADR — especially mediation — where public visibility is lower and the risk of reputational damage is lessened.
Dealing With Organized Labor
We negotiate collective bargaining agreements and defend our client's interests before the National Labor Relations Board or in arbitration. They rely on us to help them work out their differences with organized labor, with the kind of creativity, knowledge and experience that achieves respect and buy-in at both ends of the table.
Chambers Review
Davis+Gilbert LLP has a solid labor and employment team noted for its work on the full range of contentious and noncontentious matters. Sector-specific experience pertaining to a broad range of industries including construction, hospitality, media and technology. Impresses in connection with both employment law and traditional labor law matters. Experienced with navigating sensitive discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant litigation, as well as providing counsel on a wide range of day-to-day employment issues, including employee terminations.
Work Highlights
- Davis+Gilbert provided counsel to Third Bridge Group regarding multi-state HR compliance as well as employee disability and medical accommodation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I continue to be impressed with Davis+Gilbert's ability to balance risk with being commercial. They know our firm well and understand what our risk tolerance is."
"The team always deliver comprehensive advice, providing practical and well-researched solutions to protect our interests and minimize liability."
"The attorneys have deep knowledge and are experts in all employment-related issues."
"They are super responsive for any issue. You always receive a very timely response and they are always available when needed, which is critical when dealing with time-sensitive issues."
"I continue to be impressed with Davis+Gilbert's ability to balance risk with being commercial. They know our firm well and understand what our risk tolerance is."
"The team always deliver comprehensive advice, providing practical and well-researched solutions to protect our interests and minimize liability."
"The attorneys have deep knowledge and are experts in all employment-related issues."
"They are super responsive for any issue. You always receive a very timely response and they are always available when needed, which is critical when dealing with time-sensitive issues."
Notable Practitioners
Gregg Gilman expertly advises on terminations, restrictive covenants and harassment disputes. He is also skilled in the drafting of employment agreements.
"Gregg continually exceeds our expectations and represents us in pivotal moments where his years of experience, knowledge, practicality and keen negotiating skills serve our best interests."
"Gregg is an incredible lawyer who understands the details of our sector. He continues to keep us aware of bumps in the road and how to navigate the future of our industry."
"I trust Gregg with my life! He knows our company very well and gives advice that matches our culture. His experience is extremely deep and broad. He has an uncanny ability to read a sensitive issue and balance it with our risk tolerance to get the right result."
Sharon Cohen is noted for her experience handling internal workplace investigations and also provides comprehensive employment law counseling to a diverse array of clients.
"Sharon is terrific. She is smart, hard-working and does well on her feet."
Shira Franco provides clients with labor and employment advice regarding matters such as terminations, wage and hour disputes and employee agreements.
"Shira is exceptional in both her knowledge and delivery."
"Shira is a brilliant lawyer and advocate who is also very mindful about client needs and concerns. She is excellent at balancing this with the practice of law in an extremely sophisticated and effective way."
"Shira is a brilliant strategist who listens really well and is exceptional with clients."
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