Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 3
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+1 404 815 6500About
Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
The modern workplace is full of emerging challenges. Labor and employment regulatory schemes are in a constant state of flux and require adaptive responses. Companies must grapple with classifying employees within unprecedented business models, take steps to increase diversity and avoid discrimination, maintain stringent safety standards, and successfully counter class action and individual plaintiff litigation. Our team brings decades of experience and a collaborative, client-centered approach to counseling, compliance, and disputes.
Chambers Review
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton advises US and international employers on a host of labor and employment matters, including compliance, internal investigations and defense against harassment and misconduct claims. It is also noted for its strengths in restrictive covenant disputes. The firm acts for clients in a wide range of sectors, including financial services and manufacturing. The team has additional expertise in industrial relations.
Strengths
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"No matter the complexity of the situation or the simplicity of it, the team always provides us sound guidance and options to help us better make business decisions."
"Kilpatrick attorneys are incredibly responsive and always able to provide me with prompt support and counsel."
"The firm provides an excellent level of detail and strategy in helping us deal with very complex legal matters."
"No matter the complexity of the situation or the simplicity of it, the team always provides us sound guidance and options to help us better make business decisions."
"Kilpatrick attorneys are incredibly responsive and always able to provide me with prompt support and counsel."
"The firm provides an excellent level of detail and strategy in helping us deal with very complex legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Diane Prucino is well versed across the full gamut of labor and employment law, from general HR and policy advice to sensitive court cases.
"Diane is excellent! She is compassionate and tempers justice with mercy which, for an organization like ours, is a perfect fit."
"If I think of the labor and employment practice at Kilpatrick, I think of Diane."
"She is a very good and highly regarded lawyer in the area."
Susan Pangborn is well known for her class and collective action work, as well as plaintiff litigation, and has tried numerous jury and federal cases. She also has expertise in handling union organizing matters.
"I consider Susan a true legal partner for efficient, accurate and value-added legal support."
"Susan is knowledgeable and easy to work with."