Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
Band 2
Email address
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+1 313 963 6420About
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Miller Canfield’s Employment and Labor Group is known for representing a diverse client base that includes large multinational corporations, middle-market private sector companies, small business and non-profits, and public-sector state and municipal entities, K-12 school districts and higher education institutions.
We are also nationally known for deep knowledge and understanding of the complicated rules regarding medical leaves and disability accommodations, and we routinely handle complex, nuanced leave coordination issues.
Our extensive experience representing public-sector clients, including the City of Detroit, universities, school districts and public authorities, gives us a deep understanding of clients’ employment issues, and other related matters such as governance, constitutional issues, Title IX and Open Meetings Act/Freedom of Information Act.
Additionally, we are known as a leader in labor relations counseling in both the public and private sectors. We have represented numerous employers in complex labor matters, including the City of Detroit as it emerged from bankruptcy.
Chambers Review
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone offers broad traditional labor law and employment services to public and private sector clients, with particular activity for prominent automotive companies, nonprofits and healthcare organizations. It exhibits considerable strength in FMLA and ERISA benefits litigation and counseling. It is also skilled at taking on collective bargaining mandates and other union-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Miller Canfield represented the University of Michigan in a number of high-profile lawsuits containing allegations of sexual misconduct and asserting claims under Title IX, the Due Process Clause and applicable state law.
Strengths
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"The firm not only handles complex and sophisticated matters but can also educate others to ensure the client has a good understanding."
"The team were very efficient and met all deadlines."
"The firm has been able to handle or provide direction to resolve our issues."
"The firm not only handles complex and sophisticated matters but can also educate others to ensure the client has a good understanding."
"The team were very efficient and met all deadlines."
"The firm has been able to handle or provide direction to resolve our issues."
Notable Practitioners
Megan Norris regularly handles employment litigation as well as internal investigations. She has extensive experience representing higher education bodies among other major clients.
"Megan is knowledgeable and responsive."
"She's a brilliant lawyer and litigator."
Scott Eldridge is a key contact for many of the firm's most significant clients and works on a range of employment litigation. He has experience advising higher education institutions as well as municipal and nonprofit organizations.
"Scott has provided excellent work and results."
Brian Schwartz has an active practice focused on defending plaintiff and class action lawsuits concerning health benefit disputes, wage and hour claims, and retaliation and discrimination claims.
"Brian's style is very calm, methodical and organized."
Jennifer Sabourin represents employers in sexual assault and harassment allegations and discrimination disputes. She also conducts internal investigations.
"She is an outstanding attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Michigan
Members
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Ahmad Chehab
Brian Gallagher
Brian Schwartz
Head of Department
Carrick Craig
Jennifer Sabourin
Katina Gorman
Kiffi Ford
Lawrence Garcia
Michelle Crockett
Robert Zielinski
Samantha Kopacz
Clients
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
City of Detroit
Denver Wholesale Florist Co.
Lansing Board of Wter and Light
Lowes Companies LLC
Michigan High School Athletics Association
Michigan Secretary of State
Michigan State University
Phillips Pet Food Supplies
University of Michigan
Industries
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Automotive
Banking/Financial Services
Energy
Government
Healthcare
Higher Education
Insurance
K-12 Education
Manufacturing
Nonprofits
Professional Services
Retail
Transportation
Utilities