Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management

Jason A. Zoldessy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jason A., 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 Jason A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian J. Shenker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Brian J., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Burke is a business attorney focused on the litigation of contract disputes, labor and employment issues, intellectual property protection, and trade secret cases. Kevin has represented both individuals and businesses since he moved home from Washington, D.C. in 1999, where he graduated with honors from Georgetown University and George Washington University Law School. He has tried dozens of major commercial and employment cases to verdict. He regularly handles appeals before the Appell...

Gregg Gilman, co-chair of the Labor + Employment Practice Group, advises businesses on all facets of labor and employment law. Representing businesses in the marketing and communications, hospitality, financial services, real estate and construction industries, among others, he solves immediate issues and establishes preventive measures to help minimize his clients’ future liability. Gregg’s well-drafted employment and executive compensation agreements help businesses retain and i...

Susan D. Friedfel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Susan D., who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan J. Spelfogel is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP representing management and benefit providers in all areas of employment law, labor, and employee relations. After graduating from Harvard College and the Columbia University Law School, Evan served five years with the United States Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor and the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York. Evan is an adjunct professor at Colu...

Sanjay V. Nair is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sanjay V., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sanjay V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elyse L. Patterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elyse L., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elyse L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ivie Serioux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ivie, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ivie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Colby H. Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colby H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colby H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Baron is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employment Group. David represents and advises clients across a broad range of labor and employment matters. His approach is to provide practical guidance by balancing legal risks with each client’s unique business goals and culture, and to find creative solutions to complex problems. David’s experience is extensive and well-rounded. As a counselor, he guides clients through complicated, sensitive, and delicate employee-relat...

Alyssa J. Calabrese is an associate in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on preparing affirmative action plans for federal contractors and defending federal contractors in audits by the United States Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Alyssa assists federal contractors in the preparation of affirmative action plans and EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports, and defends contractors against allegations of discrimination o...