Honors + Affiliations
The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year - Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, and Finalist 2008
Listed in the highest tier for National Labor and Employment Practice in Chambers USA 2007
Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2008 Associate Survey
Member, Order of the Coif
Member, Law Review
Member, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member, New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member, New York State Bar Association, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Listed, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2003–2008)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America (2006–2008)
Recipient, award for "Best Lawyer," Corporate Counsel Magazine
Listed, Guide to the World's Leading Labour & Employment Lawyers 2007 (Expert Guides)
Listed as Leading, Employment, PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Philadelphia
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1701 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921
Phone: 215.963.5523
Fax: 215.963.5001
- New York
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101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178-0002
Phone: 212.309.6711
Fax: 212.309.6001
Michael A. Curley is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice. Mr. Curley has represented clients in numerous proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, both in union representation and unfair labor practice cases. He has also represented clients in state and federal courts, defending clients in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases.
In addition to his litigation and client counseling experience, Mr. Curley has negotiated and administered several collective bargaining agreements and has handled numerous labor arbitration cases. His practice focuses on the transportation industry, where he has represented several major trucking companies and several major airlines, and in the entertainment industry, where he has represented major recording and motion picture companies.
From 2003 through 2008, Mr. Curley was named one of the leading U.S. lawyers for employment law by Chambers USA, based on the views of clients, peers, and other industry professionals. Chambers reported that "clients can't say enough good things" about Mr. Curley. Chambers has also reported that he “is well versed in traditional labor law and is particularly active in negotiations with the recording, motion picture, and entertainment industries.”
Mr. Curley is admitted to practice in New York only.
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, 1983, J.D.
- Drexel University, 1980, B.S.