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Provided by David E Schwartz
Global head of Skadden's Labor and Employment Law Group, David E. Schwartz advises clients on a full spectrum of employment-related issues. He regularly represents clients before state and federal administrative agencies and courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings, in defense of retaliation, discrimination, wage/hour, breach of contract and fraud claims, including potential class actions. Mr. Schwartz also counsels clients in cases concerning the enforcement of restrictive covenants and breaches of fiduciary duties. His non-litigation experience includes advising clients in connection with various AI and ESG-related issues: conducting internal investigations; implementing non-harassment policies; creating compensation programs; negotiating employment/separation agreements as well as collective bargaining agreements, and; implementing reduction-in-force plans. Mr. Schwartz also represents clients in connection with business transactions, including restructurings, involving the development and implementation of strategies to retain key executives and professionals, among other things.
Board Member, Legal Services NYC
Mr. Schwartz regularly writes columns on labor and employment issues for the New York Law Journal.
Cornell Law School
J.D. (cum laude)
1994
University of Rochester
B.A. (cum laude)
1989
Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers in America
Lawdragon 500
2022
Labor and Employment Star
Benchmark Litigation
2020
Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon 500
2020
Burton Awards for Legal Writing Achievement
The Burton Foundation
2020
Most Powerful Employment Lawyers
Human Resources Executive
2019
Employment Law Trailblazer
The National Law Journal
2019
Provided by Chambers
David Schwartz is noted for his representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes. He also advises clients on employment agreements and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
Provided by Chambers
"David gives very clear advice. He understands our company and why the work is important to us."
"He is an exceptional lawyer and adviser. He thinks deeply and in pragmatic terms."
"He provides commercial and practical advice, knows our business well and predicts how we want matters to end up."
"David gives very clear advice. He understands our company and why the work is important to us."
"He is an exceptional lawyer and adviser. He thinks deeply and in pragmatic terms."
"He provides commercial and practical advice, knows our business well and predicts how we want matters to end up."
