Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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...
Alexander Fantauzzo is a dedicated member of the Labor and Employment group at Harris Beach Murtha, located in Pittsford, New York. Alexander represents a diverse range of employers, offering guidance on labor and employment law - management, and ensuring adherence to both federal and state regulations. His approach focuses on anticipating and preventing workplace disputes, providing informed counseling to mitigate potential issues. Alexander is well-versed in representing clients in New York...
Jason D. Byrd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jason D., 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 Jason D. 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...
Matthew R. Capobianco counsels and defends management in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has extensive experience litigating cases in both federal and state court, as well as at the agency level. Specifically, Matt regularly represents and counsels employers in matters involving: Wage and hour violations Class and collective actions Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Unfair labor practices Unemployment Insurance Audits and Hearings The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The New Yo...
Elizabeth Schlissel is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment Law practice representing clients in employment litigation, investigation, regulation, and other aspects of employment law. Employment Litigation Elizabeth represents companies in all types of employment litigation in state and federal court including wage and hour matters, discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of employment contracts and restrictive covenants, and failur...
Jana is an employment lawyer representing employers in all aspects of employment litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Her experience includes matters arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the New York Human Rights Law, and the New York Labor Law. Before joining Farrell Fritz as an associate, Jana worked for the firm as a summer associate while in law school. Dur...
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