Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
A company's relationship with its employees is undergoing constant and fundamental change. In the last few years, employers – no matter how careful and conscientious – have faced an increasing number of employment class actions and collective actions, as well as heightened government enforcement. At the same time, labor unions have revived their organizing campaigns with new and tougher tactics. Ropes & Gray can help you avoid and solve workplace problems.
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Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray is an acclaimed national firm representing employers in all manner of complex employment litigation, including wage and hour and discrimination class actions and employment issues arising from M&A. The firm has noteworthy expertise in handling unionized clients in collective bargaining negotiations and unfair labor practice proceedings. It advises clients across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, including private equity, life sciences, technology and education.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray represented Kohlberg & Company on a range of employment matters in its acquisition of Riveron.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes & Gray's labor & Employment practice is able to deftly handle the most complicated matters."
"They have a wide range of labor attorney's with extensive experience. There is always someone available to answer questions and provide direction on labor related matters."
"Ropes & Gray's labor & Employment practice is able to deftly handle the most complicated matters."
"They have a wide range of labor attorney's with extensive experience. There is always someone available to answer questions and provide direction on labor related matters."
Notable Practitioners
Jenny Cooper is best known for representing clients in employment litigation relating to harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct.
"She is an outstanding attorney who is diligent, responsive and very practical."
"Jenny is a superb lawyer in a crisis. She understands the legal and non-legal factors that drive decisions and strategies and is level-headed and practical."