practice areas
practice accolades
The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year – Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, Finalist 2008, Finalist 2010, and Finalist 2012
Listed in the highest tier for National Labor and Employment Practice in Chambers USA 2011
Ranked in the top tier by The Legal 500 for Labor and Employment Litigation, ERISA Litigation, Labor-Management Relations, and Workplace and Employment Counseling (2011)
Ranked, National Tier 1: Employment Law – Management, U.S. News and Best Lawyers (2010)
Named one of Law360's Employment Groups of the Year (2010)
Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2012 Associate Survey
honors + affiliations
Writing and Research Editor, Fordham Law Review
Adjunct Faculty Member, Fordham University School of Law
Listed as a "Rising Star" in Labor and Employment Law by Law360 (2012)
bar admissions
- California
- New York
- Irvine
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5 Park Plaza, Suite 1750
Irvine, CA 92614-3508
Phone: 949.399.7160
Fax: 949.399.7001
Carrie A. Gonell is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice. Ms. Gonell counsels and represents employers in the full spectrum of labor and employment matters, including employment litigation and employment discrimination. Ms. Gonell represents employers in litigation and disputes concerning federal and state employment statutes, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA and ERISA in federal, state and administrative forums.
Ms. Gonell's background includes family and medical leave issues, hiring and discharge issues, breach of contract actions, employee handbooks, labor and employment issues arising in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions, and compliance with state and local laws and regulations governing the workplace.
Ms. Gonell is admitted to practice in California and New York.
education
- Fordham University School of Law, 1998, J.D.
- Northern Arizona University, 1995, B.A.