‘MLB has a deep bench of diverse, talented, pragmatic litigators who are also well-versed, pragmatic client counselors. They realize that employment/labor disputes and counseling are one in the same and take a risk balanced, pragmatic approach to their work. They have an incredibly deep bench, and are experienced in nearly every geographic market in the US and the main markets abroad that I require coverage in. They are wired into the US regulators, with a deep bench of former regulators from both sides of the aisle, and staff with thought leaders in the space. They bring instant credibility to any defense and every plaintiffs counsel and court know and respect them in a way that cuts through the noise to get to the right outcome.’

‘Concise and cogent advice delivered timely in response to questions posed.’

‘Professional and knowledgeable. Strategic.’

‘The team is always very helpful. They take the time to answer your questions and concerns. You never feel rushed when speaking to them. If you send an email that can’t be quickly answered they provide an ETA on when to expect a response and make sure that timeline works for you.’

‘Josh Seidman is always very helpful and supportive. He has taken the time to learn about our company and understands when new regulations/laws are passed and what challenges our company may encounter.’

‘This practice is unique as they provide customized assistance for our team as it pertains to our business type, regulations and requirements along with helping us analyze our risk. They care for us as individuals and treat us like partners.’

‘Ellen McLaughlin is a “leave and accommodation expert” – she provides us with the needed guidance and research to ensure we understand the impacts of different directions we take. She always goes above and beyond to learn the line of business we are working with and helps us understand the reasoning behind her guidance. She is patient to help us learn in new situations and she always makes us feel like her #1 priority even though we know her schedule is busy. It is a real partnership and we enjoy each and every interaction we have with her! We are truly the lucky ones.’

‘It is a seasoned, diverse team of experienced practitioners who make great efforts to learn our business and practices, consistently give sound practical guidance, and advocate with vigor, creativity and fiscal responsibility.’

‘They are smart, savvy, incredibly diligent, practical, creative and client-focused.’

‘Jones Day has an exceptionally talented and diverse L&E team. No matter what the subject matter or how esoteric or unusual it may be, there is always someone internal who is able to immediately help to provide top-notch advice and strategy.’

‘Jones Day is one of the best firms I’ve ever seen in their responsiveness and quick turn-around time – this is true globally for the firm.’

‘Rick Bergstrom excels in providing legal advice and strategy that is tailored to the needs of inhouse counsel. His responsiveness, coupled with decades of experience, makes Rick an invaluable partner for those of us in the high tech sector.’

‘Without question, this team is the most diligent and best outside counsel I have used. They are always responsive, thoughtful, and creative in their approach. They make you feel like you are their only client!’

‘This team stands out based on their work ethic and the quality of their work. I always know that I will get perfect work product from them – you can tell they pride themselves on the quality of their work and have fantastic attention to detail. Hands down, they provide the best work product of any firm with whom I’ve worked.’

‘Gary Friedman is an excellent lawyer. He is smart and has great technical knowledge, but more importantly, he is incredibly pragmatic and understands that there are often commercial factors that are important to keep in mind. He has been our trusted adviser on employee issues for over a decade. He is truly first rate.’

‘Gary Friedman is a fantastic lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has subject matter expertise, and he is a great communicator and is thoughtful in his approach. These situations, particularly with respect to employees, can have an emotional element to them, but Gary is a calm and steady voice in the face of that.’

‘ Solid team with a deep bench.’

‘Gary Friedman is a true professional. He has seen it all. As such, he has a tremendous demeanor and provides sound, practical advice. He’s great in a pinch. Moreover, he is responsive and personally engaged. In sum, Gary is the best employment lawyer that I have dealt with.’

‘The Davis+Gilbert team is very attentive to the needs of their clients, they are very good at describing complex matters in simple terms that allow management to make good decisions.’

‘Gregg Gilman is the team leader/quarterback and always points us in the right direction. He also has so much experience dealing with virtually every issue that nothing stumps him.’

‘Sharon Cohen has been invaluable in helping us with the myriad federal, state and local leave laws.’

‘Strong team.’

‘Dan Feinstein always puts my company’s best interests first and that is how he consistently has guided us through many difficult situations over the years.’

‘The Davis+Gilbert labor & employment practice is extremely knowledgeable, practical and responsive. I can always count on them for helpful, timely advice. Also, they understand our business very well and tailor advice to the needs of our business.’

‘Gregg Gilman is a lawyer whom business people love to call and always appreciate his advice.’

‘They are quick to respond and provide guidance. They understand our business fully and take the time to learn about us. The team does not provide more than requested, nor do they “overlawyer”.’

‘The team is incredibly responsive and available for us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We relied on Davis+Gilbert more this year than in any other year because of COVID and all of the related issues. We couldn’t have made it through the year without them!’

‘They are cutting edge on all legal matters and will be proactive in bringing their expertise forward even before other law firms have figured things out.’

‘Gregg Gilman, Jason Pruzansky, and Shira Franco are always readily available for emergencies that occur and need immediate attention.’

‘Daniel Feinstein is one of the best law firm partners I have worked with across all firms and subject matter areas. He is extremely knowledgeable and practical and he’s an excellent communicator, as it relates to our internal legal staff as well as non legal business people. Dan is very responsive and dependable. He understands the needs of the business and provides helpful executable advice. Our HR management relies on Dan to advise on tricky or complex labor relations or benefits questions.’

‘Efficient advice and realistic assessment of employee-relations matters. Acute understanding of the intersection of various laws.’

‘Bold advice that is not issued with unnecessary disclaimers or caveats. Will dig into, and soak in, all details as necessary. But on a simple matter, will dispense with it quickly and expertly, without delay or over-analysis or over-research. The right touches are given to the disparate legal issues. You get A-plus work product in an efficient manner along with unparalleled availability, response and turn-around times. What more can you ask for?’

‘A national law firm with local Georgia ties that are very valuable.’

‘Eric Barnum infuses routine work with personality and advocacy, making him feel like a real member of the team.’

‘The Mayer Brown US employment group is unique. The employment group has an exceptional capacity to provide employment counseling from a 50-state prospective to develop nationwide compliant company policy from the ground up. The group has the rare ability to cover all geographic locations and time zones while providing practical, timely and exceptional advice.’

‘The Mayer Brown US employment group has too many valuable qualities to just identify one. Out of all the employment groups our company has worked with to date, the Mayer Brown team has the uncanny ability to be approachable, realistic, and above all else, phenomenal to our employees. It is a partnership we simply cannot replace.’

‘This team is extremely bright and knowledgeable about many areas of employment law. What sets them apart is that they know how to explain in simple terms complex or difficult topics. In addition, this team understands the big picture and is very strategic. They offer advice which makes practical sense for our organization.’

‘Andrew Rosenman is simply excellent to know and work with.’

‘Well-rounded team with experience in disputes as well as general employment matters, and the team works together very well to provide a seamless experience to the client.’

‘Andrew Rosenman provides outstanding advice on general employment counseling matters. His experience with disputes allows him to provide solid advice to prepare on the front end, so that we can avoid being in difficult situations later. He is amazingly responsive, dedicated, and great to work with. A true partner to his clients.’