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Labor & Employment | USA
New York
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NEW YORK: An Introduction
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Elise M Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP15 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Klein Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP20 Years Ranked
Jill L Rosenberg Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP16 Years Ranked
Kevin B Leblang Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP18 Years Ranked
Louis P DiLorenzo Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC20 Years Ranked
Michael Delikat Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP22 Years Ranked
Patrick W Shea Paul Hastings LLP18 Years Ranked
Paul Salvatore Proskauer Rose LLP22 Years Ranked
Samuel S Shaulson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 2
Gary Friedman Seyfarth Shaw LLP20 Years Ranked
Joseph Baumgarten Proskauer Rose LLP15 Years Ranked
Kenneth J Turnbull Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP20 Years Ranked
Laura Sack Davis Wright Tremaine LLP13 Years Ranked
Matthew W Lampe Jones Day19 Years Ranked
Michael Curley Duane Morris LLP22 Years Ranked
Band 3
Allan S Bloom Proskauer Rose LLP14 Years Ranked
Amy J Traub BakerHostetler LLP13 Years Ranked
Barbara Hoey Kelley Drye & Warren LLP15 Years Ranked
Erika C Collins Faegre Drinker18 Years Ranked
Gregg Gilman Davis+Gilbert LLP12 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Kohn O'Melveny & Myers LLP18 Years Ranked
Jessica Kastin Jones Day6 Years Ranked
John P Barry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
Jyotin Hamid Debevoise & Plimpton LLP13 Years Ranked
Kenneth Kirschner Hogan Lovells US LLP6 Years Ranked
Lorie Almon Seyfarth Shaw LLP13 Years Ranked
Marshall B Babson Seyfarth Shaw LLP19 Years Ranked
Neil H. Abramson Proskauer Rose LLP9 Years Ranked
Nicholas Pappas Dorsey & Whitney LLP11 Years Ranked
Terri L Chase Jones Day13 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alan Klinger Steptoe LLP4 Years Ranked
Brian Kaplan DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
David E Schwartz Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
David W Garland Epstein Becker & Green PC19 Years Ranked
Emily Pidot Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
Frederick Braid Holland & Knight LLP16 Years Ranked
Garrett Kennedy DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Gerald T Hathaway Fox Rothschild6 Years Ranked
Jerrold F Goldberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
Jonathan L Sulds Greenberg Traurig, LLP18 Years Ranked
Keisha-Ann Gray Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
Kenneth W Gage Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
Lyle S. Zuckerman Davis Wright Tremaine LLP9 Years Ranked
Marc E Bernstein Paul Hastings LLP8 Years Ranked
Mark Konkel Kelley Drye & Warren LLP4 Years Ranked
Mark Lerner Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP8 Years Ranked
Michael E. DeLarco Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
Ned Bassen Dentons15 Years Ranked
Steven M. Swirsky Epstein Becker & Green PC6 Years Ranked
Tracy Richelle High Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Wendy Butler Jones Day3 Years Ranked
William Milani Epstein Becker & Green PC10 Years Ranked
Band 5
Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Blair Robinson Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
Christopher Parlo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
David A. McManus Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP3 Years Ranked- Dina Kolker Steptoe LLP4 Years Ranked
Evan Parness Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
Evandro C Gigante Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
Eve I Klein Duane Morris LLP1 Years Ranked
Gena B Usenheimer Seyfarth Shaw LLP4 Years Ranked
Howard Sokol Holland & Knight LLP4 Years Ranked
Jessica Taub Rosenberg Akin3 Years Ranked
Jonathan Shapiro Littler Mendelson, PC22 Years Ranked
Marc Mandelman Epstein Becker & Green PC3 Years Ranked
Marina Tsatalis Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
Michael Arnold Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC4 Years Ranked
Michael Marra Fisher Phillips3 Years Ranked
Mitchell Boyarsky Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP11 Years Ranked
Paul Evans Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
Philip M Berkowitz Littler Mendelson, PC16 Years Ranked
Richard H Block Barton LLP10 Years Ranked
Richard Rabin Akin8 Years Ranked
Sharon Cohen Davis+Gilbert LLP4 Years Ranked
Shira Franco Davis+Gilbert LLP3 Years Ranked
Susan Gross Sholinsky Epstein Becker & Green PC3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Michael I Bernstein
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedMichael Bernstein has a wealth of experience acting for management clients in the full gamut of labor and employment matters.
S Ronald M Green
Epstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRonald Green is a highly experienced employment attorney with experience representing both corporate clients and executives in complex employment litigation.
S Theodore O Rogers Jr
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedTheodore Rogers regularly represents employers in complex labor and employment disputes and sensitive internal investigations.
Star Individuals
Kathleen M. McKenna
Proskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedKathleen 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.
Band 1
1 Elise M BloomProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedElise 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.1 Jeffrey KleinClarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."1 Jill L Rosenberg
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."1 Kevin B Leblang
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Labor & Employment2024 | 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."1 Louis P DiLorenzoBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Education|Government and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Insurance1 Michael DelikatOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMichael 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.1 Patrick W Shea
Paul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."1 Paul SalvatoreProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedPaul 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.1 Samuel S Shaulson
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedSamuel 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.
Band 2
2 Gary Friedman
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedGary Friedman is noted for his expertise in sexual harassment, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour disputes, among other areas of employment law.2 Joseph BaumgartenProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."2 Kenneth J TurnbullMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedKenneth 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.2 Laura Sack
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedLaura 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.2 Matthew W Lampe
Jones Day | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMatthew 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.2 Michael Curley
Duane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMichael 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.
Band 3
3 Allan S BloomProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAllan 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.3 Amy J Traub
BakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedAmy 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
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."3 Erika C Collins
Faegre Drinker | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedErika 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.3 Gregg Gilman
Davis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."3 Jeffrey Kohn
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJeffrey 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.3 Jessica KastinJones Day | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJessica 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.3 John P Barry
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJohn 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.3 Jyotin Hamid
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJyotin 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.3 Kenneth Kirschner
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedKenneth 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.3 Lorie AlmonSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."3 Marshall B BabsonSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMarshall Babson has a wealth of experience representing companies in collective bargaining negotiations and advising on the implementation of employee relations policies.3 Neil H. AbramsonProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedNeil 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.3 Nicholas Pappas
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."3 Terri L ChaseJones Day | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedTerri Chase is a highly regarded employment litigator. She represents her clients in cases involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Band 4
4 Alan Klinger
Steptoe LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAlan Klinger has a strong practice counseling public sector unions on a wide range of labor law issues, including collective bargaining negotiations.4 Brian Kaplan
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrian Kaplan has a noted track record in employment litigation. His expertise includes wage and hour, discrimination and harassment mandates.4 David E Schwartz
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedDavid 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 GarlandEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedDavid Garland assists management-side clients with employment issues including sexual harassment and discrimination claims.4 Emily PidotPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedEmily 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.4 Frederick Braid
Holland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Garrett KennedyDLA Piper LLP (US) | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Gerald T Hathaway
Fox Rothschild | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedGerald 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.4 Jerrold F Goldberg
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Jonathan L SuldsGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedJonathan 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.4 Keisha-Ann GrayProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKeisha-Ann Gray has notable experience handling discrimination claims and high-profile investigations.4 Kenneth W GagePaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKenneth Gage has significant experience handling a variety of employment disputes, including discrimination and breach of restrictive covenant claims.4 Lyle S. ZuckermanDavis Wright Tremaine LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedLyle 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.4 Marc E BernsteinPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Mark KonkelKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMark 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.4 Mark Lerner
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMark 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.4 Michael E. DeLarcoHogan Lovells US LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Ned Bassen
Dentons | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Steven M. SwirskyEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedSteven 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.4 Tracy Richelle HighSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."4 Wendy ButlerJones Day | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedWendy 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.4 William MilaniEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedWilliam Milani regularly advises his clients on equal opportunity laws and harassment disputes, and has considerable experience acting for clients within the financial services sector.
Band 5
5 Ann-Elizabeth OstragerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAnn-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.5 Blair RobinsonPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"Blair is a zealous advocate for our company. He is extremely practical and responsive."5 Christopher ParloMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 David A. McManusMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDavid 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 Dina KolkerSteptoe LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Evan Parness
Covington & Burling LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedEvan Parness of Covington & Burling LLP is fast becoming a go-to lawyer for employment disputes, including trial and appellate proceedings.5 Evandro C GiganteProskauer Rose LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEvandro Gigante frequently handles sensitive, high-profile employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims.5 Eve I KleinDuane Morris LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEve 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.5 Gena B UsenheimerSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Howard SokolHolland & Knight LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedHoward Sokol is noted for his proficient handling of contentious labor and employment matters, including OSHA and whistleblower claims.5 Jessica Taub Rosenberg
Akin | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJessica Taub Rosenberg of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has notable experience representing clients in employment disputes, including harassment and discrimination claims.5 Jonathan Shapiro
Littler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 22 Years RankedJonathan Shapiro regularly advises clients on employment law compliance. He also represents employers in wage and hour class actions and discrimination and retaliation claims.5 Marc MandelmanEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMarc 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.5 Marina Tsatalis
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedMarina 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.5 Michael Arnold
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Michael Marra
Fisher Phillips | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMichael 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.5 Mitchell Boyarsky
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedMitchell 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.5 Paul EvansPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Philip M BerkowitzLittler Mendelson, PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedPhilip 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.5 Richard H Block
Barton LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedRichard 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.5 Richard RabinAkin | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Sharon CohenDavis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedSharon Cohen is noted for her experience handling internal workplace investigations and also provides comprehensive employment law counseling to a diverse array of clients.5 Shira FrancoDavis+Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."5 Susan Gross SholinskyEpstein Becker & Green PC | Labor & Employment2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSusan 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.
Up and Coming
U David Baron
Seward & Kissel LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedDavid 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.U Howard M. WexlerSeyfarth Shaw LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHoward 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.
U Krissy KatzensteinPaul Hastings LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedKrissy Katzenstein has a strong track record in class actions. She frequently counsels employers on discrimination and harassment claims.
U Melissa BarahonaKasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedMelissa 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.
U Paul RosenbergBakerHostetler LLP | Labor & Employment2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked"Paul is very responsive and applies great knowledge and detail to his work."
Associates to watch
Corbin CarterMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Labor & Employment2024 | 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."