Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : New York: Upstate
Band 1
Email address
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+1 716 853 8100Chambers Review
Nixon Peabody is a well-regarded firm noted for its representation of a range of national and global employers in the financial services, retail, healthcare and technology sectors. The practice is highlighted for managing class and collective actions, wage and hour litigation, nationwide discrimination and retaliatory claims, and harassment allegations.
Work Highlights
- Nixon Peabody represented Corning Incorporated in an action filed by the EEOC alleging systemic gender discrimination in promotional, advancement and training opportunities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nixon Peabody is excellent and provides great communication."
"The team is very responsive and provides unmatched sophistication."
"Nixon Peabody is excellent and provides great communication."
"The team is very responsive and provides unmatched sophistication."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Jones's varied practice sees him handle wage and hour claims, ERISA litigation, and allegations of harassment and discrimination.
"Stephen has the ability to elaborate a strategy. He adds a lot of value."
"He is a litigator who provides practical advice."
Todd Shinaman is frequently called upon by employers seeking defense in class actions, discrimination claims and other complex disputes.
"Todd is a very thoughtful and sophisticated lawyer and counselor."
Kimberly Harding is increasingly recognized for her sophisticated representation of employers in sensitive harassment claims and labor relations work.
"Kim is responsive, commercial and a valuable sounding board."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nixon Peabody LLP
New York: Upstate