Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
Band 3
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+1 816 983 8000Chambers Review
Husch Blackwell offers outstanding labor and employment capabilities in its St. Louis office, with a strong team also in Kansas City. The firm carries significant litigation expertise in FLSA and wage and hour class and collective actions, and advises on labor law issues that include negotiations with unions and the NLRB. It also offers experience in discrimination and trade secrets disputes.
Work Highlights
- Husch Blackwell represented Hertz Corp. in a putative collective action lawsuit filed by a former operations manager who alleges she was improperly classified as exempt.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth and breadth of the firm's team is very strong."
"Husch Blackwell is incredibly responsive and provides the appropriate support levels required when needed."
"Husch Blackwell is mindful of our business needs."
"The depth and breadth of the firm's team is very strong."
"Husch Blackwell is incredibly responsive and provides the appropriate support levels required when needed."
"Husch Blackwell is mindful of our business needs."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Tomaso is office managing partner in St. Louis and is highly regarded for his labor and employment practice. He has a wealth of experience with matters including M&A-related employment issues and discrimination litigation.
"Robert is a longstanding and very strong partner."
Josef Glynias regularly advises employers on wage and hour class actions along with other claims such as discrimination.
Julianne Story advises employers on a wide range of matters, such as discrimination and retaliation cases. She assists with investigations as well as litigation.
"Julianne is a talented attorney who provides indispensable support to our organization."
Paul Pautler regularly defends his clients in employment-related litigation, including discrimination and retaliation claims. He is also active in internal investigations.
"Paul is very strong and knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Husch Blackwell LLP
Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds