Best Lawyers in America for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Keith Jacoby represents employers in all types of employment litigation, acting as trial counsel and obtaining defense verdicts in both class action and single defendant cases. He has prosecuted and defended theft of trade secret claims in state and federal court and has extensive experience representing employers and insurers in welfare benefit matters governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Among his notable successes, Keith obtained defense verdicts in a whistleblower/frau...
First and foremost, Teresa is a relationship partner for her corporate clients in the employment defense space, and a very practical "problem solver." She is constantly trying to figure out how to connect her clients to resources that can make their job easier, help them navigate through tricky employment and HR issues, as well as connecting them to the excellent attorneys at Constangy throughout the U.S. In her 19 years of practice as a defense-side employment litigation attorney (all 19 yea...
Laura Sack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Sack since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laura Sack is held by other lawyers.
Bruce Buchanan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Bruce practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce Buchanan since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bruce Buchanan is held by other lawyers.
Roy practices in all areas of labor and employment law across several industries, both in the private and public sectors. He counsels employers in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and represents clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also represents employers in employment litigation matters, including disputes over employment contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and employment discrimi...
Lonnie J. Williams, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Employment Law - Management. Lonnie J. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Lonnie J. Williams, Jr. since 1995. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lonnie J. Williams, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Carolina Bravo-Karimi is a member of the firm's Employment Law group. Her practice is focused on representing employers in a variety of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour litigation. Representing both public and private entities, Carolina is an expert in handling complex matters and balancing the needs of several high-profile stakeholders. Carolina also serves as Practice Chair of our recently launched Diversity, Equi...
Sunshine R. Fellows is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sunshine R. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Sunshine R. Fellows since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sunshine R. Fellows is held by other lawyers.
Abtin Mehdizadegan is a Partner in our Little Rock, Arkansas, office and represents employers in traditional labor and employment law matters. He has extensive, high-stakes experience defending businesses in class and collective action lawsuits, employment and wage and hour lawsuits, labor grievance and arbitration proceedings, individual and systemic proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board...
Lisa Von Eschen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Lisa practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Von Eschen since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lisa Von Eschen is held by other lawyers.
Craig R. Benson has been representing private and public sector employers nationwide in all types of employment litigation for more than 25 years. His wealth of practical experience, coupled with his insight and legal creativity, results in the vigorous and meticulous representation of management's interests. From the courtroom to the boardroom to the negotiating table, Craig brings the same pragmatic bottom-line approach and has built his reputation on both his 24/7 accessibility and his abi...
M. Robin Davis is the office managing principal of both the Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Robin handles individual and multi-plaintiff litigation in state and federal courts, and before various state, federal and local agencies, as well as provides counseling and advice to employers of all sizes in various employment related matters including discrimination claims, harassment claims, wage and hour claims, unemployment claims, workplace violence claims, a...
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