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More than 300 lawyers, paralegals, and employment specialists covering every geographic region

Ranked #1 for "National Labor and Employment Practice" in Chambers USA 2008

The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year - Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, and Finalist 2008

Ranked #1 for Labor & Employment Law in Corporate Counsel's 2006 "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies"

Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2008 Associate Survey

37 labor and employment lawyers in Chambers 2008 listings - USA and Global

Ranked #1 for "National ERISA Litigation Practice" in Chambers USA 2008 - noting Charles Jackson, Ward Kallstrom, Gregory Braden, and Brian Ortelere as leading individuals

Eleanor Pelta listed in tier 1 for Immigration in Chambers USA 2008; James Vázquez-Azpiri listed in Chambers USA 2008

Two ERISA litigation cases listed among the National Law Journal's "Defense Hot List 2006"

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 (2008)

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10/16/08-10/16/08 Labor Legislation: Changing Times? Potential New Labor Legislation and the Landscape Ahead Tyson's Corner, VA
Joseph Santucci, Jr., speaker
10/23/08-10/24/08 21st Annual ERISA Litigation Conference Las Vegas, NV
Nicole Diller, speaker
10/23/08-10/24/08 Practising Law Institute's 37th Annual Institute on Employment Law New York
Debra Morway, speaker
10/31/08-11/01/08 26th Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Law Section and AB1825 Train the Trainers Workshop San Diego, CA
Robert Jon Hendricks, speaker, "Is There Individual Liability After Jones v. Torrey Pines?"
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06/01/06 Top 75 Women Litigators: Catalysts for Change, Daily Journal
Joan Haratani and Carla Feldman are named to the Daily Journal's "Top 75 Women Litigators" for 2006.
05/01/06 Morgan Lewis Expands Orange County Labor and Employment Law Practice
Responding to new business growth and rapidly expanding employer needs in Orange County, California, the global law firm of Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of three labor and employment attorneys to its Irvine office.
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Oct 06, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Boosts Labor & Employment Team in London

Morgan Lewis today announced the appointment of Christopher Hitchins as a partner in its Labour & Employment Practice in the firm’s London office.

Aug 18, 2008 - Contractors Oppose Rule on Employee Citizenship Verification, Federal Times

Eric Bord is quoted on the legal arguments surrounding federal contractors required to use E-Verify.

Aug 11, 2008 - 40 under 40, New Jersey Law Journal

Morgan Lewis partner Thomas Linthorst has been named one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s “40 Under 40” recipients for 2008.

Aug 04, 2008 - Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice, Law360

Law360 details the high-level, complex, and diversified work of Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice.

Jul 16, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Elevates 22 Attorneys to Partner

Effective October 1, 2008 the following Morgan Lewis attorneys will be elevated to partner. The twenty-two attorneys represent seven practice areas and span nine international offices.

Jun 13, 2008 - Chambers USA 2008 Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 19 National Practice Areas

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business features Morgan Lewis as a leading national firm in 19 practice areas.

Apr 29, 2008 - 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.

Apr 28, 2008 - Momentum: Career Insights from Five Top Global Executives, PQR, Spring 2008
Apr 04, 2008 - 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.

Jan 03, 2008 - Leader of the Pack: American Lawyer Litigation Department of the Year Finalist

The American Lawyer named Morgan Lewis a finalist in its 2008 Litigation Department of the Year -- Labor and Employment Law category.

Dec 13, 2007 - On HR’s Secret Service: Many leading companies turn to private investigators if they suspect an employee is taking them for a ride. But just how far is it acceptable to go?, People Management Online

Simeon Spencer is quoted on the legality and value of employers' use of covert surveillance.

Dec 13, 2007 - Partner Testifies Before Joint Senate and House Hearing on National Labor Relations Board

Charles I. Cohen testifies before a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety and the House Committee on Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and

Dec 10, 2007 - Morgan Lewis Expands Labor & Employment Practice into Texas

Responding to business growth and rapidly expanding employer needs in Texas and the south and central United States, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of six seasoned labor and employment partners to its Dallas office.

Sep 14, 2007 - 141 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Receive The Best Lawyers in America (2008)

141 Morgan Lewis lawyers have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2008.

Sep 12, 2007 - Morgan Lewis Receives MCCA’s Sager Award for the Western Region

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) Thomas L. Sager Award for the Western Region.

Sep 10, 2007 - Supply and Demand: The Illegal Worker Equation, Talent Management Perspectives

Talent Management Perspectives reports on the new federal regulations regarding illegal workers that will require employers to identify and fire employees using false Social Security numbers. Partner Eric Bord is quoted.

Jul 25, 2007 - Chicago Office Ranked #1 for "National Labor and Employment Practice" in Chambers USA
Jun 15, 2007 - Morgan Lewis Labor & Employment Receives Highest Ranking in Chambers USA

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the firm's Labor and Employment Practice received the highest possible ranking in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA.

May 17, 2007 - Morgan Lewis Recognized in Inaugural Edition of Chambers Europe

The inaugural edition of Chambers Europe recognizes Morgan Lewis in six practice areas and names eight of its lawyers as "leading individuals."

May 01, 2007 - Chambers USA 2007 Recognizes 109 Morgan Lewis Lawyers as “Leaders in Their Field”

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business will feature 109 Morgan Lewis lawyers when it is published later this year.

Apr 30, 2007 - Three local Hispanic women honored by national magazine, South Florida Business Journal
Apr 27, 2007 - Striking a Balance Between Work and Family, HispanicBusiness.com

Morgan Lewis Partner Anne Marie Estevez is mentioned.

Apr 13, 2007 - Otorgan prestigiosa beca a estudiante de UM, El Nuevo Herald
Apr 10, 2007 - South Florida Connections Strong at Hispanic Business Magazine's 2007 Woman of The Year Awards, HispanicBusiness.com

Morgan Lewis Partner Anne Marie Estevez is mentioned.

Apr 09, 2007 - ERISA Litigator Gregory Braden Joins D.C. Office of Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Gregory Braden has joined the firm's Labor and Employment Practice. He will focus his practice on ERISA litigation as well as employee benefits issues, including employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions.

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