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Labor & Employment: The Elite - New York
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What the team is known for

Proskauer Rose LLP is widely regarded as one of the leading labor and employment groups in New York, with a deep bench experienced in assisting with the full range of issues, including collective bargaining agreements, class action representation, and wage and hour matters. Acts for an impressive client roster from a wide range of industries, including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports leagues and law firms, as well as universities, nonprofits and public sector clients. Experienced in handling sensitive investigations and lawsuits involving sexual harassment allegations.

Work Highlights

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  • Proskauer Rose represented the National Basketball Association after claims of religious discrimination in relation to denied exemption requests from the COVID-19 vaccine were filed on behalf of three former NBA officials.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kathleen M. McKenna
Kathleen M. McKenna
Star Individuals

Kathleen McKenna regularly handles a wide range of employment disputes, and is noted for her defense of employers against allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful discharge.

"Kathleen is a uniquely phenomenal lawyer who has done it all."

"She is just top notch. Kathleen is smart, aggressive and thorough. There may not be any better than her."

"Kathleen exemplifies the best of the Bar. She knows this space like the back of her hand, and is thoughtful, engaging and a wonderful person."

Elise M Bloom
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Elise M Bloom
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Band 1

Elise Bloom has experience representing employers in wage and hour disputes and complex employment class actions. She is particularly well regarded for her handling of labor matters in the sports sector.

"I love Elise. She is really responsive, a great negotiator and clients love her."

"I am really impressed by Elise. She is responsive and attentive, listens to my feedback and incorporates it immediately."

"She is a phenomenal lawyer."

Paul Salvatore
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Paul Salvatore
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Band 1

Paul Salvatore has extensive experience leading clients through collective bargaining negotiations, and is regularly called upon to advise senior executives and boards of directors on a variety of labor and employment matters. He is highly sought after by clients in the real estate and construction sectors.

"Paul is practical and effective at explaining matters and distilling things down for clients in a digestible way."

"Paul is great. He is well known in the labor field, being very strong in labor relations."

Joseph Baumgarten
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Joseph Baumgarten
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Band 2

Joseph Baumgarten has considerable experience handling cases involving allegations of discrimination.

"Joseph is a walking encyclopedia of labor and employment. He is practical, gets to the point and has great business sense in addition to his knowledge of the law."

"Joseph is a great lawyer."

Allan S Bloom
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Allan S Bloom
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Band 3

Allan Bloom regularly acts for management clients in a range of employment matters and is particularly well regarded for his expertise in wage and hour disputes.

"Allan is a great lawyer. He has knowledge, experience and good judgment."

Neil H. Abramson
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Neil H. Abramson
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Band 3

Neil Abramson has experience handling discrimination litigation, complex employment arbitrations and collective bargaining disputes. He acts for major employers in both the public and private sectors.

"Neil is an excellent attorney."

Keisha-Ann Gray
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Keisha-Ann Gray
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Band 4

Keisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high-profile investigations.

"I think very highly of Keisha-Ann. She is a terrific lawyer."

"She really knows her stuff, has such a good way with clients and offers practical solutions."

"Keisha-Ann Gray is a great lawyer."

Evandro C Gigante
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Evandro C Gigante
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Band 5

Evandro Gigante frequently handles sensitive, high-profile employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims.

"Evandro is good at defusing tense situations, keeping a level head and offering practical, real-world advice."

Ranked Lawyers at
Proskauer Rose LLP

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Labor & Employment

Kathleen M. McKenna
Kathleen M. McKenna
Star Individuals
Elise M Bloom
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Elise M Bloom
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Band 1
Paul Salvatore
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Paul Salvatore
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Band 1
Joseph Baumgarten
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Joseph Baumgarten
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Band 2
Allan S Bloom
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Allan S Bloom
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Band 3
Neil H. Abramson
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Neil H. Abramson
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Band 3
Keisha-Ann Gray
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Keisha-Ann Gray
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Band 4
Evandro C Gigante
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Evandro C Gigante
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Band 5
Labor Relations

Paul Salvatore
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Paul Salvatore
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Band 1