Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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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 & Bockius LLP has a highly praised group strongly associated with the representation of major financial institutions in employment law disputes, such as discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions and whistleblower litigation. Additional areas of strength include advising on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings. Offers additional expertise in employee benefits and ERISA class actions. Also represents employers in the insurance, retail and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Morgan Lewis represented Honeywell in the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, affirming dismissal of an alleged breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA.
Strengths
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"They are well equipped to handle both complex and sophisticated matters using the correct balance of knowledge and experience. This also comes through in their advice, which is the perfect blend of knowledge and pragmatism."
"They are very creative and are able to find novel arguments and solutions to challenging legal cases."
"Morgan Lewis has sophisticated attorneys in a number of specialty employment areas and the bench strength to handle prominent matters."
"Morgan Lewis are very responsive and understand the business realities of our industry."
"They are fantastic subject matter experts who bring a practical approach that is both valued and helpful."
"They are well equipped to handle both complex and sophisticated matters using the correct balance of knowledge and experience. This also comes through in their advice, which is the perfect blend of knowledge and pragmatism."
"They are very creative and are able to find novel arguments and solutions to challenging legal cases."
"Morgan Lewis has sophisticated attorneys in a number of specialty employment areas and the bench strength to handle prominent matters."
"Morgan Lewis are very responsive and understand the business realities of our industry."
"They are fantastic subject matter experts who bring a practical approach that is both valued and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Samuel Shaulson is a highly acclaimed employment practitioner. He is noted for his representation of several high-profile clients across the financial services, entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors in wage and hour class actions.
"Samuel is excellent. He is smart, commercial and accessible."
"Samuel is outstanding."
Kenneth Turnbull has considerable experience acting for clients in the financial services industry in complex labor and employment disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his expert handling of wrongful discharge litigation, discrimination class actions and whistleblower claims.
"Kenneth is a trusted adviser and partner."
"Ken is amazing. He is a creative litigator, incredibly strategic and an amazing trial lawyer."
"Kenneth is the litigator I want by my side whenever I am trying a case. He is fantastic in court, is aggressive but friendly and has a fantastic demeanor. He is extraordinarily effective, his value being unparalleled."
Christopher Parlo is experienced in the representation of management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters. He is regularly called upon to defend wage and hour class actions.
"Christopher provides helpful and practical advice."
"Chris provides pragmatic and thoughtful counsel and protects our company's best interests through honest and upright lawyering. He is extremely professional, detailed and effective at managing a crisis."
"Chris is excellent to work with. He has a keen grasp of the issues facing our company and is responsive and collaborative."
David McManus splits his time between New York and Boston, and is deputy practice leader of the firm's global labor and employment practice. His practice is wide-ranging and includes assisting employers with high-stakes disputes as well as providing advice on internal investigations into sensitive matters involving executive-level management.
"David is a phenomenal employment lawyer who has seen and done it all."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
New York
Members
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David A. McManus
Ira G. Rosenstein