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More than 270 labor and employment lawyers in 15 U.S. offices and 3 international offices

Named an "Employment Group of the Year" by Law360 (2010)

Ranked in Band 1 for "National Labor and Employment Practice" in Chambers USA 2011

Ranked in Band 1 for "National ERISA Litigation Practice" in Chambers USA 2011—noting Charles Jackson, Gregory Braden, and Brian Ortelere as leading individuals

36 labor and employment lawyers in Chambers 2011 listings—USA and Global

The American Lawyer magazine's Litigation Department of the Year—Labor and Employment Law Winner in 2006, Finalist in 2004, 2008, 2010, and 2012

Ranked #1 for Labor & Employment Law in Corporate Counsel's 2010 "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies"

Ranked #1 for Labor and Employment—2012 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms

22 partners elected as fellows to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Ranked in the top tier by The Legal 500 for ERISA Litigation, Labor and Employment Litigation, Labor-Management Relations, and Workplace and Employment Counseling (2011)

Four lawyers listed among the 100 most powerful employment attorneys by Human Resource Executive (2011)

Ranked National Tier 1: Employment Law—Management, U.S. News and Best Lawyers (2010)

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02/16/12 Lifting As We Climb: Black History Month Diversity Symposium, presented by the Golden Gate University Black Law Students Association San Francisco
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01/19/12 Morgan Lewis to Add Three Immigration Lawyers in London
Morgan Lewis today announced that Tracy Evlogidis—a leading international practitioner and head of the immigration practice at a UK law firm—will be joining the firm as a partner in its Labour & Employment practice, resident in London, following the expiration of the required notice period at her current firm.
01/04/12 Former VP and Deputy GC of Cephalon Joins Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis today announces that Steven A. Reed has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in Philadelphia.
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Despite the DLSE's effort to provide guidance to employers on compliance with the act, questions remain.
02/03/12 Class Action Arbitration Waiver Rejected by Federal Appellate Court
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Jan 07, 2011 - Labor and Employment Practice Recognized Among Law360's Employment Groups of the Year

Law360 has named Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice as one of five Employment Groups of the Year for 2010.

Nov 09, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Advises Grupo Bimbo on Acquisition of Sara Lee

Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Grupo Bimbo") announced that it will purchase Sara Lee Corporation's North American Fresh Bakery business for $959 million.

Oct 28, 2010 - Can't Land a Job? Your Credit May Be to Blame, Houston Chronicle

Morgan Lewis partner Nancy Patterson was interviewed for a story in the Business section of the Houston Chronicle.

Sep 01, 2010 - Do Women With Kids Get the Shaft at Work, Glamour Magazine

Morgan Lewis Partner Anne Marie Estevez is quoted in the September 2010 issue of Glamour magazine.

Jul 12, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Partner to Testify Before House Committee Regarding Miner Act

Jonathan Snare will testify tomorrow before the full House Committee on Education and Labor on behalf of the Coalition for Workplace Safety.

Apr 27, 2010 - Mine Deaths Stir New Debate On Federal Oversight, NPR

Jonathan Snare discusses the recent accident at Upper Big Branch mine and MSHA's methods of investigating mine violations.

Apr 26, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Advises Apollo Global Management on $1 Billion Acquisition of CKE Restaurants

CKE Restaurants, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, a leading global alternative asset manager.

Mar 23, 2010 - More Men Make Harassment Claims, The Wall Street Journal

Morgan Lewis Labor and Employment partner David McManus speaks with The Wall Street Journal on the increase in sexual harassment complaints from men.

Mar 15, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Partner to Testify Before House Regarding OSHA Legislation

Jonathan Snare, a partner in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice and former acting assistant secretary of labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), will testify tomorrow before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Mar 01, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Further Expands Its Labour & Employment Practice in London with the Addition of an Experienced Partner and Two Associates from Dewey & LeBoeuf

Morgan Lewis today announced that Matthew Howse and his associates will join its Labour and Employment Practice in London.

Feb 01, 2010 - Morgan Lewis conseille le groupe SNPE lors de la cession de ses activites de chimie fine

Le bureau de Paris de Morgan Lewis a conseillé le groupe SNPE, groupe chimique français de premier plan détenu par l’Etat, lors de la cession de ses activités de chimie fine, dont sa filiale ISOCHEM, au fond allemand AURELIUS.

Jan 22, 2010 - Morgan Lewis Partner Participates in MCCA Roundtable on Supreme Court's Ricci Decision

Grace Speights discusses the recent decision Ricci v. DeStefano in a MCCA roundtable.

Jan 14, 2010 - 'Mad Men' Haven't Changed Much Since The 1960s, NPR

Mark Dichter discusses workplace discrimination in the advertising industry.

Jan 12, 2010 - The American Lawyer's Litigation Department of the Year 2010: Morgan Lewis Selected as Finalist in the Labor and Employment Category
Dec 13, 2009 - Sous haute tension, Le Nouvel Economiste

Interview de François Vergne, Bilan et enjeux des plans de sauvegarde de l’emploi en France

Nov 09, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Signals Commitment to International Growth with Chair of Firm’s Labour & Employment Practice’s Move to London

Morgan Lewis today announced that Mark S. Dichter will relocate to London and begin splitting his time among the firm’s London and US offices.

Oct 01, 2009 - Fair Warning: Congress Contemplates Major Changes to the WARN Act, Inside Counsel

Philip Miscimarra comments on the pending Forewarn Act and the difficulty employers will have in anticipating when they will trigger WARN notice requirements.

Oct 01, 2009 - Brieger v. Tellabs—Trial Court Rejects Claims That Fiduciaries Breached Their Duties by Permitting Continued Investment in Company Stock: Plaintiffs and Defendants Debate What It Means, Section of Labor and Employment Law Newsletter

Charles Jackson comments on the Brieger et al. v. Tellabs, Inc. decision.

Sep 29, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Partner Listed Among Washingtonian's "100 Most Powerful Women"

Grace Speights is listed in the October issue of Washingtonian magazine as one of "Washington's 100 Most Powerful Women."

Sep 22, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Partner to Speak at National Summit on H1N1 in the Workplace

Morgan Lewis partner Nina Stillman will advise HR directors from some of the nation's leading corporations today at a national summit entitled, "Keeping the World Working during an H1N1 Pandemic," sponsored by the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP).

Jul 15, 2009 - Gibson Dunn, Morgan Lewis Win Dismissal of CSC ERISA Stock Drop Case, The AmLaw Litigation Daily

Charles Jackson, Nicole Diller, Deborah Davidson, and Thomas Hurka are credited for the dismissal of a recent ERISA suit against Computer Sciences Corporation.

Jul 08, 2009 - Senate Votes To Permanently Adopt E-Verify, Employment Law360

Eric Bord comments on the future of E-Verify, considering the Obama administration's opposition to piecemeal immigration reform.

Jul 02, 2009 - ICE To Investigate 652 Businesses For I-9 Compliance, Employment Law360

Eric Bord is quoted, believing the announcement to be a "synthesis and invigoration" of past enforcement efforts.

Jul 01, 2009 - In Texas, Morgan Lewis Just Keeps Growing, AmLaw Daily

The growth of our Dallas and Houston offices is highlighted, and Brady Edwards is quoted noting the firm's focused recruitment strategy.

Jun 29, 2009 - Q&A With Morgan Lewis' Steven Wall, Employment Law360

Steven Wall is interviewed, discussing the past, present, and future of his practice and labor and employment law.