Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Labor Law - Union
Jeanne M. Christensen is a Partner at Wigdor, and one of the most prominent female employment litigation attorneys, representing clients in individual and class actions in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration. Her tenacious pursuit of justice on behalf of victims has earned praise from both former clients and opposing counsel, who often recommend her to victims seeking highly skilled legal counsel. Jeanne’s practice includes litigating disputes involving sexual harassment,...
Lou Pechman handles cases in all areas of workplace law, including sex harassment litigation, employment discrimination, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, overtime and pay disputes, and union-management relations. As a practitioner for over 40 years in the employment law field, Lou offers both individual employees and employersc practical guidance on resolving employment law issues, either by active litigation or by confidential negotiation or me...
Parisis G. Filippatos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Parisis G., who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Parisis G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David M. Slutsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
For more than 30 years, Wendi Lazar has practiced employment law internationally with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, employment agreements, and cross-border issues. In 2025, she founded Wendi Lazar Law PC to counsel clients seeking boutique, highly complex legal services involving M&A transactions and other executive compensation matters. Previously, she was an equity partner at Outten & Golden, where she led and co-managed the firm’s individual and international executive...
Richard Furlong has represented labor organizations for over 25 years. His work has covered all aspects of traditional labor law, including: organizing drives arbitration and agency hearings negotiations and all related court proceedings Mr. Furlong’s experience also includes counseling unions on non-traditional activities, including strategic campaigns, creative use of public relations, and other tactics geared toward empowering workers. His knowledge and experience have drawn the atte...
Sharon P. Stiller is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and is based in our Rochester office. Ms. Stiller advises businesses and executives about employment law, represents businesses in federal and state labor department audits, and litigates employment matters, including state and federal wage and hour, discrimination, contract, confidentiality, non-compete, and similar claims. She also helps businesses audit their employment practices, and drafts employment contracts, manuals, policies, a...
Pamela C. Jeffrey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Union. Pamela C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert L. Boreanaz focuses his practice in the areas of union-side labor law and plaintiff-side employment law. He has litigated cases throughout New York State as well as in Delaware, Texas, and Illinois. Mr. Boreanaz has extensive trial experience, arguing before state, appellate, and federal courts. As an example of Mr. Boreanaz’s work, he recently reached a settlement of $1.8 million in an employment matter on behalf of a corrections officer working at the New York State Department ...
Milton L. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Milton L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Milton L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kimberly A. Lehmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kimberly A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alok Nadig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alok, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alok is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William, 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 William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gregory Kirschenbaum is a Partner at Phillips & Associates, where he represents employees in Labor and Employment Law matters and Labor and Employment Litigation. Based in New York, New York, he handles a wide range of workplace rights cases involving federal, state, and local laws, including the FMLA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the FLSA, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Administrative Code, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the Florida Civil...
Vivianna Morales represents employees and employers in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law.Vivianna has litigated over one-hundred wage and hour individual, collective, and class action lawsuits, involving a variety of employment matters, including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime pay, tip misappropriation, off-the-clock work, unpaid prevailing wages, as well as discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims. She also represents employees in the negotiation o...
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