Best Lawyers Near You in Brooklyn, New York for Employment Law - Management
Matt Steinberg focuses his practice on employment law, both by advising clients on day-to-day workplace matters and defending clients on all aspects of employment-related litigation. Matt represents clients in various sectors, including technology, media, financial services, real estate, aviation, retail, and hospitality. As a litigator, Matt represents employers in individual and class/collective litigation matters before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators. Ma...
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...
Gregg Brochin counsels companies and private individuals in all areas of employment law. His clients include businesses of all sizes in the advertising and communications, financial services, and hospitality industries, as well as other sectors. Gregg guides clients in minimizing their risk exposure in employment scenarios that involve anything from allegations of discrimination and harassment to wage and hour claims, leave requests, hiring and termination situations, and audits. He crafts ta...
Neil H. Abramson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy Klimpl, of counsel with Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice, is also a member of the Firm’s Tax and Employment Law teams. Tim provides ERISA advice and related services to a variety of plan sponsors on employee benefit plans, including corporate, nonprofit, and governmental plans providing retirement, health, and other employee welfare benefits. Tim also advises employers and senior-level employees in M&A transactions in equity an...
In an ever-evolving employment law landscape, Shawndra Jones is a seasoned labor and employment attorney who partners with employers to help them remain legally compliant and minimize risks, including in relation to using technology in the workplace and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to promote equal employment opportunities. Shawndra counsels clients across a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, real estate, and retail, on matters i...
Kelly M. Cardin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Kelly M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Referred to by the Financial Times as “America’s most prominent #Metoo lawyer,” Douglas H. Wigdor, routinely tries cases to verdict, has won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and has consistently been recognized as the top employment litigator in the country. To date, his trial verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements have exceeded $1.5 billion. Douglas is widely recognized as a tireless champion for victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, race discrimination ...
Firm chair Kevin Lauri guides the overall growth and strategic direction of Jackson Lewis while ensuring the firm’s path never veers from the firm’s collaborative culture and dedication to exceptional client service. Throughout his various leadership roles at the firm over the last 25 years, Kevin’s mission has been to serve people — the employers he advises and defends and the extended Jackson Lewis family he supports. He has made it his mission to ensure every Jackso...
Stephen A. Fuchs has over 20 years of experience representing management in labor, employment and employee benefits law. With a focus on employment law litigation and counseling, he represents employers throughout the country in federal and state courts and before various administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, the New York State Department of Labor and the New Yo...
David T. Harmon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. David T. Harmon is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Executive Compensation and Employment Strategies Group and a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. He is a former member of the firm’s Management Committee. David focuses his practice on executive compensation, employment, and business law. David represents senior-level employees of public and private compan...
Michael J. Lebowich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Michael J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. 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.
Douglas J. Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Douglas J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel D. Schudroff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Daniel D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura A. Victorelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lorie Grushka represents employers, management, and senior executives in complex employment litigation and day-to-day workplace counseling. She serves as a strategic partner to clients, delivering practical, business-focused advice on a wide range of labor and employment matters. Lorie has significant experience defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Her pra...
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