Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
Contact number
(212) 335-4500Chambers Review
DLA Piper LLP (US) is noted for its experience navigating high-stakes employment litigation including wage and hour class actions and restrictive covenant disputes. Sought out for its employment counsel in the context of corporate transactions. Advises a varied client base which includes companies in the finance, retail and education sectors.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented Domino's Pizza in a putative collective action brought by a former delivery driver who alleged wage and overtime violations.
Strengths
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"DLA Piper handle very complex employment issues in short time frames. The senior partners are always readily available to conduct negotiations."
"DLA Piper have a deep bench and a strong international network."
"They understand our industry and business and provide legal guidance with a commercial overlay, which is always welcome."
"DLA Piper has excellent responsiveness. I am always impressed with how quickly they respond and get back to me. It's never a challenge to find a mutual time to connect."
"They are very well-organized, proactive communicators and staff a team well. They keep me informed providing verbal updates and reports."
"DLA Piper handle very complex employment issues in short time frames. The senior partners are always readily available to conduct negotiations."
"DLA Piper have a deep bench and a strong international network."
"They understand our industry and business and provide legal guidance with a commercial overlay, which is always welcome."
"DLA Piper has excellent responsiveness. I am always impressed with how quickly they respond and get back to me. It's never a challenge to find a mutual time to connect."
"They are very well-organized, proactive communicators and staff a team well. They keep me informed providing verbal updates and reports."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.
"Brian is extremely client-focused, with deep understanding of the commercial aspects of employment matters."
"Brian is a highly intelligent and quick-witted as well as being a zealous advocate for his clients' interests."
"He is incredibly pragmatic and supportive of our end goal and gives actionable steps to accomplish this."
Garrett Kennedy represents clients in an array of employment matters including wage and hour class and collective actions.
"Garrett is thoughtful, detail-oriented and brings a technical perspective that can be applied to business needs."
"He is practical, super smart and thoughtful, and has a good all-around balance and skill set that makes him a trusted adviser."
"Garrett is an incredible employment attorney from litigation to day-to-day matters. He is an unassuming bulldog with a very soft approach which he mixes with a brilliant legal mind."