Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
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+1 415 957 3000About
Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris' Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration attorneys provide clients with a wide spectrum of global services - from timely advice on regulatory issues through litigation and related developments. With dozens of attorneys focusing on these integrated areas, we provide comprehensive analyses of workplace issues affecting our clients domestically and internationally. Our clients benefit from the integration of employment, labor, benefits and immigration services in order to meet the complexities of today's business environment.
Duane Morris' employment lawyers offer practical counseling designed to help our clients achieve their business objectives and resolve potentially disruptive labor and employment disputes. Our lawyers aggressively promote client interests before state and federal courts and in mediation and arbitration proceedings, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the federal Wage and Hour Division, and all other state and federal agencies. On the labor relations side, our lawyers have experience assisting employers in responding to union organizing efforts and regularly defend employers against unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. In cases where a union is already present, our lawyers represent clients in the collective bargaining process as well as in labor arbitration proceedings.
Chambers Review
Duane Morris bears a strong reputation for its team's litigation and trial capabilities. The lawyers have particular expertise in defending clients in pay equity and discrimination matters. The team has further experience assisting clients on matters concerning ERISA violations.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris LLP represented Chevron in an alleged disability discrimination matter brought by foreign national on an expatriate assignment. The matter was settled prior to trial.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very prompt in responding to our needs and always make themselves available to us."
"They are able to provide clear guidance about incredibly complex topics as well as being clear about potential risks."
"The Duane Morris team stays up to date on industry trends and legal updates so they can give us the most relevant advice in the face of an evolving legal landscape."
"They are very prompt in responding to our needs and always make themselves available to us."
"They are able to provide clear guidance about incredibly complex topics as well as being clear about potential risks."
"The Duane Morris team stays up to date on industry trends and legal updates so they can give us the most relevant advice in the face of an evolving legal landscape."
Notable Practitioners
Lorraine Ocheltree regularly handles harassment and retaliation matters on behalf of employers.
"We have complete confidence in her advice and guidance."
"Our partnership with Lorraine is great. We appreciate her approach to resolutions and commitment to providing a great advice."
"Lorraine is great, understanding us and our culture."