Labor & Employment

Elizabeth Torphy-Donzella has many years' experience assisting employers with a wide array of disputes, including discrimination suits and wage and hour claims.

Stephen Shawe continues to be sought out for his prowess in collective bargaining negotiations as well as contentious labor and employment matters. He has extensive experience representing management in labor and employment matters.

"Stephen Shawe is a great lawyer."

Michael McGuire remains one of the more notable figures in Maryland's labor market. He provides expert representation to employers in labor arbitrations as well as collective bargaining negotiations.

"Mike knows our business really well and is very efficient."

Gary Simpler assists employers with navigating contentious and noncontentious labor relations matters, in addition to wage, benefits and healthcare plan-related issues.

"Gary is extremely strong with unions and does an excellent job at representing our interests."

"Gary is outstanding. He is experienced, smart, practical and always accessible."

"Gary is an excellent lawyer."

Teresa Teare has considerable experience in the space. She boasts strength in handling matters arising from discrimination, wrongful discharge and harassment claims.

"Teresa is a thoughtful and careful lawyer, with good judgment about litigation tactics and pursuing client goals."

"Teresa is really practical and someone who is highly sought after by colleagues and clients."

Darryl McCallum handles a range of labor matters. He is well versed in wrongful termination, age discrimination and retaliation cases.

"Darryl McCallum provides astute advice with an eye to legal problem-solving and capacity for effective implementation."

Eric Hemmendinger is a respected contentious practitioner who is particularly active representing clients in wage and hour disputes and cases related to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

"Eric is one of the smartest lawyers I know."

Fiona Ong provides high-level counsel on employment matters, both advisory and contentious in nature.

"Fiona is extremely knowledgeable in the area of employment and labor law."

"Fiona provided us with excellent assistance, enabling us to get all the answers we needed."

Mark Swerdlin is highly regarded throughout the market. He handles a wide array of significant investigations into claims of harassment, abuse and discrimination. He has a notable focus on clients in the arts sector.

"Mark is a great attorney. He is knowledgeable, dependable and makes himself available."

"Mark listens carefully and asks us all the right questions. He shares his expertise in a way that helps us to better understand the law and make more informed decisions."

Parker Thoeni has developed a notable reputation for his handling of employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful dismissal claims.

"Parker is one of the best outside attorneys I've ever worked with. He is collaborative, listens to my point of view and comes up with creative and actionable solutions."