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Labor & Employment: The Elite

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Our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners help employers around the world navigate the constantly changing landscape of global, US, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace. With more than 375 lawyers and other professionals throughout our offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we apply a solution-oriented approach to give our clients a competitive edge as we work with them to address the full range of workforce matters that affect the bottom line.

We approach workplace challenges with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and the unique, industry-specific regulatory and competitive pressures they face. Our industry knowledge is particularly deep in the areas of financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, defense, food and hospitality, insurance, and manufacturing. We proactively identify risks and develop strategies and solutions to help employers avoid litigation and other employee disputes, including those that involve unions or organizing campaigns.


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Labor & Employment: The Elite - California

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Notable practice that works on a range of issues and is able to draw on the firm's tremendous national presence. Expert in wage and hour class actions, as well as defending a range of single-plaintiff claims including discrimination, retaliation and wrongful dismissal disputes. Notable experience handling disputes involving noncompete agreements and trade secrets. Serves clients in a wide range of industries, including leading aviation, insurance and technology companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis successfully represented Alliant Insurance Services in a preliminary injunction against four recently transitioned professionals.

Strengths

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"Morgan Lewis always have the most up-to-date information on the ever-changing world of labor and employment law. The team is able to provide exceptional service and responsiveness. I always feel like I am in safe hands."

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"They have deep expertise, delivering a great service."

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"The team is very knowledgeable, business-orientated and strategic."

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Miller
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Barbara Miller
3
Band 3

Barbara Miller is recognized for her trial and appellate experience in labor and employment law. Her experience includes wage and hour issues and discrimination claims.

"She is very good and practical in her recommendations. I am really impressed by her ability to handle all things employment. Her talents are endless."

"She is extremely deep in her knowledge of wage and hour matters. She takes a complicated set of facts and scenarios, and explains them in a very articulate and smart way."

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Debra L Fischer
3
Debra L Fischer
3
Band 3

Debra Fischer frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. She is also recognized for her handling of sensitive internal investigations.

"Debra is a very good, sharp attorney."

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Harry I. Johnson
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Harry I. Johnson
3
Band 3

Harry Johnson is regarded for his prowess in labor relations matters, drawing upon his previous experience as a member of the NLRB.

"He is an absolute guru in labor and employment, being encyclopedic in his knowledge and very strategic."

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Adam Abrahms
5
Adam Abrahms
5
Band 5

Adam Abrahms specializes in labor relations and often represents clients in the healthcare sector.

"Adam is great. He is super sophisticated and really knows his stuff. His labor relations knowledge is amazing."

"He is a very sharp lawyer."

"Adam is a savvy and clever labor lawyer with a high level of expertise."

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Nicole Buffalano
5
Nicole Buffalano
5
Band 5

Nicole Buffalano is held in high regard for her ability to assist clients from a wide spectrum of sectors, including sports, food and beverages, and hospitality. She routinely assists with collective bargaining agreement negotiations, as well as representing clients in arbitrations.

"She is a great adviser on labor issues."

"Nicole is completely dedicated to us."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Labor & Employment
Barbara Miller
3
Barbara Miller
3
Band 3
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Debra L Fischer
3
Debra L Fischer
3
Band 3
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Harry I. Johnson
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Harry I. Johnson
3
Band 3
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Adam Abrahms
5
Adam Abrahms
5
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Nicole Buffalano
5
Nicole Buffalano
5
Band 5
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Members

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Barbara A. Fitzgerald

Henry I. Johnson III

Robert Jon "RJ" Hendricks