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Labor and Employment

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Practice Overview

  • More than 270 lawyers, paralegals, and  employment specialists covering every geographic region
  • Ranked #1 for "National Labor and Employment Practice" in Chambers USA 2007
  • Ranked #1 for Labor & Employment Law in Corporate Counsel's 2006 "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies"
  • The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year - Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, and Finalist 2008
  • Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2008 Associate Survey
  • 34 labor and employment lawyers in Chambers 2006 listings - USA and International
  • Ranked #1 for "National ERISA Litigation Practice" in Chambers USA 2007 - noting Charles Jackson, Ward Kallstrom, and Brian Ortelere as leading individuals
  • Eleanor Pelta ranked #1 for Immigration in Chambers USA 2007
  • James Vazquez-Azpiri listed in Chambers USA 2007
  • Two ERISA litigation cases listed among the National Law Journal's "Defense Hot List 2006"
  • Eleanor Pelta ranked #2 for "Immigration - Business Leading Individuals" in Chambers Global 2006
  • 19 partners elected as fellows to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

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06/03/08 Hot Topics in Employment Class Actions Webcast
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06/05/08 Hot Topics in Employment Class Actions Webcast
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Related News

04/29/08 Employment Partner Joins Morgan Lewis in Chicago
Thomas F. Hurka joins the firm as a partner in its Labor and Employment Practice, resident in the Chicago office.
04/04/08 Morgan Lewis Continues Houston Expansion with Labor & Employment Group
Continuing its trend of rapid expansion into the Lone Star State, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of another practice area in South Texas.
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The Morgan Lewis Labor and Employment Practice strives for excellence in client service. For more than half a century, our lawyers have helped clients negotiate the ever-changing landscape of federal, state, and local laws that govern the workplace. We get to know you, your business, and your industry, and assist you in devising solutions to employment problems that affect the efficiency and productivity of your workforce.

No other law firm has Morgan Lewis's experience in dealing with virtually every type of labor and employment issue that confronts a business. Whether you are an emerging or established business, we partner with you to achieve a competitive edge in the full range of labor and employment law issues that affect your "bottom line."

From financial services to pharmaceuticals to entertainment – to name only a few – we understand your industry and its needs. From the conference room to the courtroom, we can help you with it all – employment counseling and single-plaintiff litigation, complex employment and employee benefits litigation, single-employer and industry-wide collective bargaining, Department of Labor matters, intellectual property disputes, and intricate employee benefits matters. Morgan Lewis lawyers have the experience that you need – and the commitment to excellence – to make it possible for your business to achieve its goals.