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Labor & Employment | USA

New York

In Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational health and safety act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers non-contentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Michael I Bernstein
    S
    Michael I Bernstein
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Michael Bernstein has a wealth of experience acting for management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters.
  2. Ronald M Green
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    Ronald M Green
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Ronald Green is a highly experienced employment attorney with experience representing both corporate clients and executives in complex employment litigation.
  3. Theodore O Rogers Jr
    S
    Theodore O Rogers Jr
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Theodore Rogers regularly represents employers in complex labor and employment disputes and sensitive internal investigations.
Star Individuals
  1. Kathleen M. McKenna
    Kathleen M. McKenna
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1
  1. Elise M Bloom
    1
    Elise M Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Jeffrey Klein
    1
    Jeffrey Klein
    Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    "Jeff is a mix of expertise, perspective, good humor, patience and straightforwardness. We can always trust him for sound guidance, given clearly with an eye toward legal requirements, practicalities and political sensitivities."
  3. Jill L Rosenberg
    1
    Jill L Rosenberg
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    "Jill is remarkably effective at distilling complex problems and has the ability to interact with and convey conclusions effectively in a way that instills confidence."
  4. Kevin B Leblang
    1
    Kevin B Leblang
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Kevin is so practical and unafraid to tell us when we're barking up the wrong tree. He will never tell you what you want to hear, only what you need to hear. Kevin has seen and done everything and really gets the issues in a nuanced way."
  5. Louis P DiLorenzo
    1
    Louis P DiLorenzo
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    "I have nothing but positive things to say about Louis. He is a practical lawyer with a great reputation and lots of trial experience."
  6. Michael Delikat
    1
    Michael Delikat
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Michael Delikat is widely regarded as an expert in whistleblower and sexual harassment claims, and also fields considerable experience in advising companies on post-employment matters.
  7. Patrick W Shea
    1
    Patrick W Shea
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Pat is just wonderful. He is strategic, with deep knowledge, and is a subject matter expert. The advice he provides is very commercial and he is always available."
  8. Paul Salvatore
    1
    Paul Salvatore
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. Samuel S Shaulson
    1
    Samuel S Shaulson
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Samuel Shaulson is a highly acclaimed employment practitioner. He is noted for his representation of several high-profile clients across the financial services, entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors in wage and hour class actions.
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Band 2
  1. Gary Friedman
    2
    Gary Friedman
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Gary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.
  2. Joseph Baumgarten
    2
    Joseph Baumgarten
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    "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."
  3. Kenneth J Turnbull
    2
    Kenneth J Turnbull
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Turnbull has considerable experience acting for clients in the financial services industry in complex labor and employment disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his expert handling of wrongful discharge litigation, discrimination class actions and whistleblower claims.
  4. Laura Sack
    2
    Laura Sack
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Laura Sack regularly represents well-known employers in the financial services, media and retail sectors in high-profile employment disputes, and is also skilled in the drafting of complex employment agreements.
  5. Matthew W Lampe
    2
    Matthew W Lampe
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Matthew Lampe handles a wide array of labor and employment disputes, including age discrimination, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour claims. He also has experience defending companies in agency investigations into pay practice violations.
  6. Michael Curley
    2
    Michael Curley
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Michael Curley of Duane Morris LLP is highly regarded for his expertise in both traditional labor and employment law, and is regularly called upon to handle collective bargaining agreements, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims.
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Band 3
  1. Allan S Bloom
    3
    Allan S Bloom
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Amy J Traub
    3
    Amy J Traub
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Amy Traub regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including claims involving allegations of discrimination and harassment, negotiations concerning separation packages and compliance. She is frequently called upon to represent and advise clients in the retail, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
  3. Barbara Hoey
    3
    Barbara Hoey
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    "Barbara is instrumental in getting us to the finish line. She is very passionate about her work, an expert in the field, gives very practical yet thoughtful advice and makes you think about all the different nuances of an employment issue."
  4. Erika C Collins
    3
    Erika C Collins
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Erika Collins of Faegre Drinker handles a wide range of employment matters and is particularly well regarded for her expertise in complex international employment issues. She regularly assists clients with investigations and audits, as well as counseling clients on misconduct and sexual harassment.
  5. Gregg Gilman
    3
    Gregg Gilman
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    "I trust Gregg with my life! He knows our company very well and gives advice that matches our culture. His experience is extremely deep and broad. He has an uncanny ability to read a sensitive issue and balance it with our risk tolerance to get the right result."
  6. Jeffrey Kohn
    3
    Jeffrey Kohn
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Kohn of O'Melveny & Myers LLP is recognized for his expertise in employment disputes concerning trade secrets, wage and hour matters and discrimination claims. He is also experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor relations matters, such as labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations.
  7. Jessica Kastin
    3
    Jessica Kastin
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jessica Kastin has considerable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of employers. She also regularly advises her clients on separation agreements and reductions in force.
  8. John P Barry
    3
    John P Barry
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    John Barry recently joined Weil as head of its employment litigation practice. He has considerable expertise in noncompete litigation. He is regularly called upon to advise clients in the financial services industry on restrictive covenants and other employment matters.
  9. Jyotin Hamid
    3
    Jyotin Hamid
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Jyotin Hamid of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is recognized for his expert representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes. He is also regularly called upon to advise his clients on investigations into employee misconduct.
  10. Kenneth Kirschner
    3
    Kenneth Kirschner
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Kirschner expertly represents his clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He is recognized for his handling of wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims, and regularly appears before the NLRB and the EEOC.
  11. Lorie Almon
    3
    Lorie Almon
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    "Lorie deserves her excellent reputation. She has a firm grasp of the legal, commercial and interpersonal aspects of a case. She assembles excellent teams and is clear in her communications."
  12. Marshall B Babson
    3
    Marshall B Babson
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Marshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.
  13. Neil H. Abramson
    3
    Neil H. Abramson
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
  14. Nicholas Pappas
    3
    Nicholas Pappas
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    "It's a genuine pleasure to work with Nicholas. He understands the need to protect our business and is transparent about the risks and costs to us. He is extremely responsive and maintains contact throughout the matter."
  15. Terri L Chase
    3
    Terri L Chase
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Terri Chase is a highly regarded employment litigator. She represents her clients in cases involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Alan Klinger
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Alan Klinger has a strong practice counseling public sector unions on a wide range of labor law issues, including collective bargaining negotiations.
  2. Brian Kaplan
    4
    Brian Kaplan
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Brian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.
  3. David E Schwartz
    4
    David E Schwartz
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. David W Garland
    4
    David W Garland
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    David Garland assists management-side clients with employment issues including sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
  5. Emily Pidot
    4
    Emily Pidot
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Emily Pidot is regularly called upon to defend employers facing employment discrimination and retaliation claims. She is also noted for her expertise in contract and trade secret disputes.
  6. Frederick Braid
    4
    Frederick Braid
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    "Fred is very experienced, has our best interests in mind and is aware of the industry standards. His work leads to solutions that work for us and we are grateful for his guidance."
  7. Garrett Kennedy
    4
    Garrett Kennedy
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Garrett is an incredible employment attorney from litigation to day-to-day matters. He is an unassuming bulldog with a very soft approach which he mixes with a brilliant legal mind."
  8. Gerald T Hathaway
    4
    Gerald T Hathaway
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Gerald Hathaway of Fox Rothschild represents employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He is recognized for his expertise in collective bargaining negotiations and discrimination litigation, among other matters.
  9. Jerrold F Goldberg
    4
    Jerrold F Goldberg
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    "Jerrold is exceptional - he is very knowledgeable and patient. He is very communicative and attentive to his clients, which makes us feel that we are always in good hands."
  10. Jonathan L Sulds
    4
    Jonathan L Sulds
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Sulds of Greenberg Traurig, PA has experience representing employers in a wide range of matters, including sexual harassment claims, wage and hour disputes and collective bargaining negotiations.
  11. Keisha-Ann Gray
    4
    Keisha-Ann Gray
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Keisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high-profile investigations.
  12. Kenneth W Gage
    4
    Kenneth W Gage
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.
  13. Lyle S. Zuckerman
    4
    Lyle S. Zuckerman
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Lyle Zuckerman is experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters, and regularly represents employers in discrimination litigation, wage and hour disputes and collective bargaining negotiations, among other matters.
  14. Marc E Bernstein
    4
    Marc E Bernstein
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    "Marc provides thoughtful and responsive counsel on a broad range of employment problems with the highest standard of client service in high-conflict situations."
  15. Mark Konkel
    4
    Mark Konkel
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mark Konkel is chair of the firm's labor and employment practice. He counsels a diverse client base on labor and employment disputes and administrative proceedings.
  16. Mark Lerner
    4
    Mark Lerner
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Mark Lerner of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is noted for his broad expertise encompassing sexual harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour actions and executive compensation disputes.
  17. Michael E. DeLarco
    4
    Michael E. DeLarco
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Mike consistently provides sound guidance and recommendations regarding employee matters. He understands our company and is able to work within our risk tolerance to successfully reach the best possible outcome."
  18. Ned Bassen
    4
    Ned Bassen
    Dentons
    Dentons | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    "His ability to clearly articulate the legal framework and implications of our business decisions has empowered us to make informed choices, fostering confidence in our actions and resulting in positive outcomes for the organization."
  19. Steven M. Swirsky
    4
    Steven M. Swirsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Steven Swirsky handles a wide range of traditional labor matters, and is regularly called upon to represent his clients in collective bargaining negotiations and in proceedings before the NLRB.
  20. Tracy Richelle High
    4
    Tracy Richelle High
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "She has a total mastery of the legal issues and is practical, strategic, responsive and excellent at dealing with opposing counsel."
  21. Wendy Butler
    4
    Wendy Butler
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Wendy Butler is particularly held in high regard for her handling of wage and hour disputes on behalf of employers. She also assists employers with compliance and other advisory matters.
  22. William Milani
    4
    William Milani
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    William Milani regularly advises his clients on equal opportunity laws and harassment disputes, and has considerable experience acting for clients within the financial services sector.
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Band 5
  1. Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    5
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager is co-leader of the firm's labor and employment practice. She handles a wide array of disputes on behalf of employers in the financial services sector, among others.
  2. 5
    Blair Robinson
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Blair is a zealous advocate for our company. He is extremely practical and responsive."
  3. Christopher Parlo
    5
    Christopher Parlo
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    "Chris provides pragmatic and thoughtful counsel and protects our company's best interests through honest and upright lawyering. He is extremely professional, detailed and effective at managing a crisis."
  4. David A. McManus
    5
    David A. McManus
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    David McManus splits his time between New York and Boston, and is deputy practice leader of the firm's global labor and employment practice. His practice is wide-ranging and includes assisting employers with high-stakes disputes as well as providing advice on internal investigations into sensitive matters involving executive-level management.
  5. 5
    Dina Kolker
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Dina is deserving of all the acclaim that is awarded to her. She is reliable, friendly and experienced in the field. I would recommend her to others without hesitation."
  6. Evan Parness
    5
    Evan Parness
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Evan Parness of Covington & Burling LLP is fast becoming a go-to lawyer for employment disputes, including trial and appellate proceedings.
  7. Evandro C Gigante
    5
    Evandro C Gigante
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Evandro Gigante frequently handles sensitive, high-profile employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims.
  8. Eve I Klein
    5
    Eve I Klein
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Eve Klein is chair of the employment, labor, benefits and immigration practice at Duane Morris LLP. She is noted for her experience providing representation to clients in employment law disputes and on behalf of employers in labor relations matters.
  9. Gena B Usenheimer
    5
    Gena B Usenheimer
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Gena is very service-oriented and provides us with practical advice while weighing the risks and benefits of various outcomes."
  10. Howard Sokol
    5
    Howard Sokol
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Howard Sokol is noted for his proficient handling of contentious labor and employment matters, including OSHA and whistleblower claims.
  11. Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    5
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jessica Taub Rosenberg of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.
  12. Jonathan Shapiro
    5
    Jonathan Shapiro
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 22 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Shapiro regularly advises clients on employment law compliance. He also represents employers in wage and hour class actions and discrimination and retaliation claims.
  13. Marc Mandelman
    5
    Marc Mandelman
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Marc Mandelman has considerable experience in the space. He is adept at advising employers on regulatory issues, although he has notable experience representing clients in complex litigation relating to abuse allegations.
  14. Marina Tsatalis
    5
    Marina Tsatalis
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Marina Tsatalis of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati covers a range of employment matters and is particularly noted for her expertise in trade secrets and employee mobility issues.
  15. Michael Arnold
    5
    Michael Arnold
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Mike is an expert in his field, with significant experience in the courtroom as well as in dealing with government agencies. He takes into account business realities such as the company's reputation or brand image as well as the client's budget."
  16. Michael Marra
    5
    Michael Marra
    Fisher Phillips
    Fisher Phillips | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Marra is based in Fisher Phillips' New York office. He offers a broad range of employment advice to clients, covering legal compliance, wage and hour disputes and discrimination claims.
  17. Mitchell Boyarsky
    5
    Mitchell Boyarsky
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mitchell Boyarsky of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has considerable experience handling restrictive covenant disputes. He is also well regarded for his advisory work concerning employment matters in relation to corporate transactions.
  18. 5
    Paul Evans
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Paul has a knack for simplifying complex topics, has great instincts and calibrates his advice and approach to the stated client objective."
  19. Philip M Berkowitz
    5
    Philip M Berkowitz
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked
    Philip Berkowitz regularly represents employers in complex employment litigation and arbitrations. He is noted for his expertise in international employment law matters and counts several multinational companies among his varied client list.
  20. Richard H Block
    5
    Richard H Block
    Barton LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Richard Block has experience representing management clients in collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. He is also sought after for his expertise in advisory work concerning employment and severance agreements.
  21. Richard Rabin
    5
    Richard Rabin
    Akin
    Akin | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked
    "Richard is a great voice of reason, very direct and calming. He has a good way of distilling situations down into what matters most, humanizing the process and creating structure that suits each party's goals in a thoughtful way."
  22. Sharon Cohen
    5
    Sharon Cohen
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sharon Cohen is noted for her experience handling internal workplace investigations and also provides comprehensive employment law counseling to a diverse array of clients.
  23. Shira Franco
    5
    Shira Franco
    Davis+Gilbert LLP
    Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Shira is a brilliant lawyer and advocate who is also very mindful about client needs and concerns. She is excellent at balancing this with the practice of law in an extremely sophisticated and effective way."
  24. Susan Gross Sholinsky
    5
    Susan Gross Sholinsky
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Susan Gross Sholinsky is a highly sought-after counselor on employment law issues. She assists employers with corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and HR policies and training.
U
Up and Coming
  1. David Baron
    U
    David Baron
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    David Baron is a senior associate in the firm's employment practice. He advises employers on a wide array of contentious matters, including wage and hour claims.
  2. U
    Howard M. Wexler
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Howard M. Wexler co-leads Seyfarth Shaw's New York labor and employment team. He is noted for his experience representing clients before the NLRB as well as discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour matters.
  3. Krissy Katzenstein
    U
    Krissy Katzenstein
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Krissy Katzenstein has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.
  4. Melissa Barahona
    U
    Melissa Barahona
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    Melissa Barahona of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP focuses her practice on employment litigation. She tackles wage and hour and breach of restrictive covenant disputes as part of her wide-ranging practice.
  5. Paul Rosenberg
    U
    Paul Rosenberg
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    "Paul is very responsive and applies great knowledge and detail to his work."
Associates to watch
  1. Corbin Carter
    Corbin Carter
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment
    2024 | Associates to watch | 4 Years Ranked
    "Corbin Carter is extremely responsive as well as practical and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and is a calming influence in stressful situations."