Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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+1 212 318 6000Chambers Review
Paul Hastings LLP has continuing strength in the labor and employment field, with a talented group regularly defending corporate employers in connection with high-stakes disputes. Areas of particular expertise include class action litigation and internal investigations. Also recognized for its handling of the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Additional strength in matters such as trade secrets and whistleblower litigation. Offers expertise in the financial services, insurance, telecommunications and technology industries.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings defended Google in a race and gender pay equity class action lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive and available whenever we need them on short notice."
"The team at Paul Hastings is made up of great minds who think outside the box and bring a strong level of analysis."
"They are responsive and available whenever we need them on short notice."
"The team at Paul Hastings is made up of great minds who think outside the box and bring a strong level of analysis."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Shea acts for major corporates on discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful discharge claims, among other employment matters.
"Patrick is a superb and expert practitioner who provides consistently sound counsel."
"Pat executes in a timely manner and is strategic and detail-oriented."
"Pat is just wonderful. He is strategic, with deep knowledge, and is a subject matter expert. The advice he provides is very commercial and he is always available."
Emily Pidot is regularly called upon to defend employers facing employment discrimination and retaliation claims. She is also noted for her expertise in contract and trade secret disputes.
"Emily is a great lawyer. She is thoughtful, smart and collaborative. She knows the material and is responsive and reliable as well."
Kenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.
"Kenneth is exceptional."
"Ken is a sheer joy to work with. He knows his stuff and turns things around quickly."
Marc Bernstein represents his clients in a range of employment matters, including disputes involving allegations of discrimination.
"Marc is a great lawyer."
"Marc provides thoughtful and responsive counsel on a broad range of employment problems with the highest standard of client service in high-conflict situations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
New York
