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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)

Related Events

10/14/08 ALI-ABA's ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Webcast
Robert Jon Hendricks, speaker
10/14/08-10/15/08 PLI's 41st Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute New York
Eleanor Pelta, speaker
10/15/08-10/15/08 CPA Ethics Update 2008 Utica, NY
Seth Kaplan, speaker
10/15/08-10/15/08 Preparing for the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)
Michael Ossip, Corrie Fischel Conway, Julius Turman, speakers
10/16/08-10/17/08 2008 Virginia State Payroll Conference Williamsburg, VA
Corrie Fischel Conway, speaker, "FMLA"
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10/06/08 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.
08/18/08 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.
08/11/08 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.
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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.