Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 1
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+1 617 526 9600Chambers Review
Proskauer Rose offers a sophisticated practice that represents clients on the full range of labor and employment matters on a local, regional and national scale. It regularly acts for major employers in the life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment sectors, as well as the financial services industry. The firm possesses strong capabilities in class action litigation relating to wage and hour issues and unpaid internships, as well as labor relations including collective bargaining negotiations.
Work Highlights
- Proskauer Rose LLP defended Planet Fitness in case brought against them by a former employee, involving claims of wrongful termination and gender discrimination claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Proskauer is our first choice for complex legal matters."
"Proskauer is our first choice for complex legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Batten is co-head of the firm's class and collective action group. He also regularly advises employer clients on their defense of claims raised by senior individuals.
"He is a consummate professional. He is very smart, cares about his work and clients and has a wonderful courtroom manner."
"I rely on Mark's strategic thought, expert advice and timely responsiveness."
Scott Faust is particularly noted for his expertise in collective bargaining agreements and other areas of traditional labor law. He has experience of litigating cases before state and federal courts, as well as appearing before the NLRB.
"He is a tremendous lawyer, a smart and credible practitioner and he is great with clients."
"He is a highly experienced and effective labor lawyer."