Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 2
Contact number
+1 312 324 1000About
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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.
Chambers Review
Morgan Lewis has a high-quality labor and employment team with a broad scope of expertise. The group advises on a range of contentious matters including discrimination litigation and FLSA cases. It represents both regional and multinational clients across a wide range of industries including communications, financial services and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius defended Pennsylvania State University against allegations of discrimination against a faculty member.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They do an excellent job and provide good, strategic counsel."
"The assembled Morgan Lewis team is top notch. They are thorough and creative, hard-working and timely. Their work product is first rate."
"They do an excellent job and provide good, strategic counsel."
"The assembled Morgan Lewis team is top notch. They are thorough and creative, hard-working and timely. Their work product is first rate."
Notable Practitioners
Sari Alamuddin focuses his labor and employment practice on defending class and collective actions.
"Sari provides excellent, practical advice and works very well with us. He is always responsive to our questions and needs."
"He is a master of his craft and a terrific litigator."
Ami Wynne has a practice which encompasses a range of employment issues, including litigating disability discrimination and sexual harassment cases. She is experienced in handling matters before the EEOC.
"Ami is an excellent adviser."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Illinois
Members
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Christopher J. Boran
Ross H. Friedman
Stephanie L. Sweitzer
Thomas F. Hurka