Kenneth J. Turnbull
A seasoned trial lawyer, Kenneth J. Turnbull litigates complex, high-profile employment cases including US-wide discrimination class actions, single-plaintiff and multiplaintiff discrimination matters, and wrongful discharge disputes. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to defending clients in the financial services industry and frequently appears before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other arbitration panels to address employment compensation, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and defamation claims. Kenneth’s litigation practice extends to defending clients in restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and other whistleblower claims across multiple industries, including sports and entertainment.
Kenneth conducts sensitive internal investigations and provides practical advice and counsel on a wide range of internal business matters, including the implementation and enforcement of restrictive covenants and arbitration programs, issues related to reductions in force, and executive compensation, retention, and remuneration plans. A former co-chair of the firm’s international labor and employment practice, Kenneth also handles international employment matters. Kenneth formerly led the New York labor and employment practice for seven years.
- Rutgers University School of Law, 1991, J.D., with honors
- Lehigh University, 1986, B.S.
- New York
- New Jersey
Ranked, Labor & Employment, New York, Chambers USA (2005–2025)
Member, Law360, Practice Group of the Year, Employment (2017, 2019)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management, New York (2013–2020, 2022–2026)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment, New York (2013–2020, 2022–2026)
Listed, New York Super Lawyers (2007–2018)
Listed, Human Resource Executive, Most Powerful Employment Attorneys (2011–2012)
Member, Order of the Coif, Rutgers University School of Law
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