The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer displays broad expertise in the contentious labor and employment sphere, frequently representing clients at both state and federal level. Key strengths include litigation relating to discrimination and harassment claims, contractual disputes, whistleblowing and retaliation claims, and wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The team regularly advises major New York-based financial institutions, such as multinational banks, asset managers, and private equity funds, as well as notable companies in the technology and media sectors. The department is led by New York-based Kevin Leblang, who practices both advisory and contentious employment law and has experience mediating disputes before the American Arbitration Association. Also in New York, Eliza Kaiser regularly represents employers in litigation, arbitration and mediation.
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Work highlights

  • Represented Meta in federal proceedings defending against DOJ actions and inquiries alleging Meta engaged in discriminatory hiring actions against U.S. workers with respect to its immigration practices.
  • Represented AIG in a federal lawsuit brought by a former senior executive alleging whistleblower, age and gender claims.
  • Defended Société Générale in a FINRA arbitration against a former senior executive alleging that he was terminated because he refused to get a Covid vaccination and due to his disability.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kevin Leblang

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Eliza Kaiser

Practice head

Kevin Leblang

Other key lawyers

Eliza Kaiser