Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 3
Contact number
+1 704 331 7400Chambers Review
K&L Gates enjoys a diverse practice covering labor and employment matters. In addition to defending employers against discrimination lawsuits and wage and hour actions, the attorneys also have vast experience in advising on M&A and other transactional matters. The team offers notable additional strength in OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive, very present and available. The research and background work they do is very logical and legally based."
"They are compassionate and look at the law, but they consider the human aspect as well. They are hard workers and are reliable in their work."
"The firm has been extremely helpful in handling complicated international employment issues."
"They are responsive, very present and available. The research and background work they do is very logical and legally based."
"They are compassionate and look at the law, but they consider the human aspect as well. They are hard workers and are reliable in their work."
"The firm has been extremely helpful in handling complicated international employment issues."
Notable Practitioners
David Lindsay is experienced in a range of contentious employment matters. He defends against actions brought under the FMLA and FLSA, as well as advising on OSHA concerns.
"David is everything any attorney should be. He is stern to a point, professional, and compassionate."
"David does a good job of laying out all of the options, explaining the risks associated with each option and gives us choices. He is also super-responsive, especially in an emergency!"
"David is gifted at listening to the issue, asking the right questions and partnering with me and my team to find the right solutions."
Raleigh-based Leann Walsh provides comprehensive labor and employment counsel to a wide array of employers.
"Leann has always been very professional and responsive."
"Leann is my go-to person for US employment law and to coordinate international employment advice."
"She is bright, courageous, willing to have challenging conversations and responsive to client needs."