Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 2
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+1 312 782 3939Chambers Review
Jones Day represents an array of employers in a variety of different issues such as discrimination and wage and hour disputes, trade secret cases and collective bargaining negotiations. The firm has extensive experience with whistle-blower claims and ADA litigation. It is also noted for handling the employment aspects of large corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day won summary judgment on behalf of McDonalds Corporation and McDonald's USA in an action alleging joint employment and 15 separate employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment and wage and hour claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day has some of the best talent I've come across for handling complex legal matters."
"They are efficient, subject matter experts who provide practical guidance in addition to being excellent problem solvers."
"Jones Day has some of the best talent I've come across for handling complex legal matters."
"They are efficient, subject matter experts who provide practical guidance in addition to being excellent problem solvers."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Gray has first-class expertise that covers matters such as discrimination lawsuits, allegations of breach of contract and whistle-blower claims.
"Michael Gray is an outstanding lawyer."
"Michael's rapport with other parties helped drive the matter to a prompt and efficient resolution."
David Birnbaum handles a range of issues, including collective bargaining negotiations and wage and hour claims.
"David is one of the best lawyers I've worked with."
"David is an excellent advocate."
Elizabeth McRee is the co-leader of Jones Day's labor and employment practice. She has experience handling employment litigation and arbitrations concerning a wide range of complex issues.
"She is a great litigator who is pragmatic and reliable."
"Elizabeth provides very strong counsel."
Michael Rossman is well regarded for his ability to defend clients in employment-related litigation. He is active in a range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing and technology.
"Michael is very experienced, practical and very attentive and responsive."
"Mike gives me exactly what I need, when I need it. He is my top labor and employment attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day
Illinois