Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Manesh Rath is a trial and appellate attorney with experience in general commercial litigation, food litigation, wage and hour and class action litigation, occupational safety and health law, association law, accessibility, and labor law. Mr. Rath has been the lead amicus counsel on several cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including Staub v. Proctor Hospital and Vance v. Ball State University . Mr. Rath is a co-author of three books in the fields of OSHA law, wage and hour law, and labor ...
Michael J. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan R. Mook is a nationally recognized expert in employment law, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act. He is an author of two Matthew Bender treatises on the Americans with Disabilities Act, the “Americans with Disabilities Act: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations” and “Americans with Disabilities Act: Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities.” He is an editor for the Virginia Employment Law Letter and a member of the editorial board for th...
Caroline H. Cheng is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on providing preventive advice and counsel, as well as representing employers in workplace law matters. In her counseling practice, Caroline strives to provide practical business advice based on best practices. She regularly advises clients on a broad range of matters arising under federal, state, and local laws, including policy design and drafting, employment contracts, restrict...
Brian E. Hayes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Brian E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan T. Sears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Ryan T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ajente Kamalanathan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ajente, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ajente is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Catherine McCaffrey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Catherine, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zoë Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Zoë, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zoë is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joe Ruckert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Joe, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashton Hupman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashton, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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