Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Labor Law - Union
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Contact UsKevin 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...
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,...
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...
Jonathan Shalom, Esq. has been steadfast in championing the interests of those who were injured in an accident. After honing his skills at both large and mid-sized law firms in New York, he founded Shalom Law, PLLC in 2018, continuing his commitment to justice for the injured. Known as a formidable advocate among fellow attorneys and adversaries, Mr. Shalom consistently delivers exceptional results for his clients. His aggressive yet effective approach has secured numerous million-dollar and ...
Kassandra Vazquez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kassandra, 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 Kassandra 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...
Micah Wissinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Micah, 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 Micah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Dana Bolger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dana, 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 Dana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicole Wiitala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nicole, 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 Nicole 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.
Kimberly Catala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee. Kimberly, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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