Buchalter has announced the addition of Amber Healy as a shareholder within its labor and employment practice group, underscoring the firm’s commitment to expanding its expertise in this critical area. Healy is set to co-chair the firm’s wage and hour practice while also leading its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) practice. Her diverse legal background…
Thompson Coburn has announced the addition of Becky Christensen as a new partner in its labor and employment practice, headquartered in St. Louis. Christensen brings extensive experience in counseling employers on a wide array of employment-related issues, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Missouri Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and…
“`html The finalists for the inaugural 2024 KM&I LexPrize Innovation Award have been announced, highlighting significant contributions to knowledge management and innovation within the legal industry. The award, aimed at recognizing innovative ideas in the sector, will be presented at the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal conference in New York City on October 17-18….
Bracewell LLP has announced the addition of Brian Patterson as a partner in its Labor and Employment group, based in Houston. Patterson, who previously worked at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, brings a wealth of experience in representing employers across a range of labor and employment matters. His areas of expertise include non-competition agreements,…
Cipriani, a well-known operator of high-end hotels, members’ clubs, and restaurants, has appointed Thayer Thompson as its new general counsel as the company embarks on a global expansion. Thompson joins Cipriani from Standard International LLC, where he served as the chief legal officer for the boutique hotel chain, Standard, Peri, and Bunkhouse brands. Thompson becomes…
Francisco Cabada has joined Kaufman Dolowich as a partner in their labor and employment group in Los Angeles, the firm confirmed Wednesday. Cabada brings a wealth of experience in various aspects of employment law, including leave law management, wage and hour compliance, disciplinary performance counseling, reasonable accommodations, and termination procedures, as well as internal complaints…
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has bolstered its health-care and real estate practices with the addition of Shannon Drake as a partner in its Atlanta office. Drake, who brings a wealth of experience in both transactional and corporate legal matters, previously served as the chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Aveanna Healthcare. In his…
In a strategic move aimed at aligning with industry trends and optimizing talent retention, Hunton Andrews Kurth has introduced a new tier of non-equity partners. As stated by the firm’s managing partner, Sam Danon, this development involved amending the partnership agreement in April to incorporate an income partner category. This shift echoes similar actions taken…
Courtney Malveaux has joined McGuireWoods as a labor and employment partner, situated in Richmond, Virginia. His addition, announced Tuesday by the firm, reinforces McGuireWoods’ capacity in handling employee relations and regulatory compliance on a national scale. Malveaux’s practice prominently focuses on representing employers in investigations and citations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Labor and employment firm Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC has broadened its offerings in Utah with the addition of a former leader from Polsinelli PC. The new hire was previously a co-chair of Polsinelli’s employment class and collective actions practice group, indicating a strategic move by Ogletree to enhance its expertise in handling…
Haynes Boone has announced the reappointment of Victor Vital as the global chair of its trials practice group. Vital, who was previously a partner at Haynes Boone, rejoins the firm from Barnes & Thornburg. In his new role, Vital will oversee litigation in several critical areas, including commercial disputes, energy, white-collar crime, insurance recovery, labor…
In a significant move within the legal sector, Jon McNutt has joined Husch Blackwell as a labor and employment partner. He will be part of the healthcare, life sciences, and education industry group located in Los Angeles. The firm announced the addition on Monday. McNutt’s expertise spans complex labor and employment issues, aiding clients in…
Clark Hill has expanded its labor and employment practice in New York with the inclusion of Richard Scharlat, the firm announced on Monday. Scharlat brings extensive experience in representing clients across various arbitral forums and before governmental bodies such as the New York Department of Human Rights and the New Jersey Department of Labor. Scharlat’s…
Goodwin has announced the addition of Xander Flynn-Tabloff as a partner in their employment practice based in Boston. Flynn-Tabloff is known for his expertise in handling labor and employment matters within complex corporate transactions, especially those involving private equity sponsors. According to the firm, his responsibilities will include managing the employment aspects of purchase agreements,…
US-headquartered labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins has expanded its European footprint by opening a new office in Munich, Germany. The firm has bolstered its labor and employment law practice by acquiring two partners from rival SKW Schwarz. Martin Gresslin, with 17 years of experience in advising employers on labor law, joined as a…
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has reached a settlement with Robert Lofton, a former partner who sued the firm for discrimination. Lofton, a California labor and employment attorney, alleged that the firm engaged in a “campaign of harassment, discrimination and retaliation” following complications from a medical procedure in December 2022, which led to multiple emergency…
Michael Willemin, a partner at Wigdor LLP, has been recognized in the 2024 “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40,” courtesy of Bloomberg Law. This accolade celebrates his notable contributions to the labor and employment sector. Willem’s recent successes include his role in representing Cassie Ventura in her high-profile lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs and…
In a strategic move to bolster its labor and employment capabilities, Brown Fox has announced the hiring of Jenny DePonte as a partner. DePonte joins the firm from Jackson Lewis, bringing with her a wealth of experience in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. Her expertise extends to handling investigations, alleged violations, labor and…
Polsinelli is set to make a significant move in the legal industry with the opening of a Philadelphia office, following the hiring of over 20 partners from Holland & Knight. This development marks an important expansion for Polsinelli, as it continues to establish itself as one of the largest full-service US-only firms. “Philadelphia was a…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP recently announced a significant addition to their team, bringing on board a five-member group of labor and employment lawyers who previously practiced at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. This move expands Seyfarth’s expertise and presence in both California and Texas. For more details, please refer to the original article on Law360.
Article Michele Beilke and Julia Trankiem have joined Seyfarth Shaw as partners in the labor and employment team, the firm announced on Monday. In addition, the firm has expanded its labor and employment department with the recruitment of three new lawyers: Galit Knotz, Blake Guerrero, and Steven Morphy, who will join as counsel. The transition…
Jessica Rosenberg has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as an employment litigation partner in the firm’s New York office, according to an official announcement on Monday. Rosenberg brings extensive experience in representing employers and prominent senior executives in employment-related litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels. Akin noted that…
Cozen O’Connor Brings on Labor and Employment Litigator Garraux In a notable development within the legal industry, David Garraux has joined Cozen O’Connor as a labor and employment practice shareholder. According to the firm, Garraux will be operating out of their Pittsburgh office. His extensive practice focuses on resolving workplace disputes which encompass labor arbitrations…
In the recent decision of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal judges cannot defer to administrative agencies on questions of law. While this may seem like an issue confined to administrative law, its impacts are expected to extend into labor and employment law as well. Historically, labor and employment…
Latest hires at global labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson are part of a post-holiday burst of lawyer moves across Canada. Littler’s growing Toronto office welcomed five new lawyers, including partner Gerald Griffiths and four associates. For further details, read the complete article here.