ArentFox Schiff is well-equipped to litigate before federal and state courts in a wide array of matters, ranging from PAGA actions and allegations of discrimination to misappropriation of trade secrets and claims of unfair labor practices. With broad capabilities, the group has amassed a strong client base, made up of notable names from the food and beverage, retail, and financial services sectors. At the helm of the department is Boston’s Nancy Puleo, a ‘terrific litigator’ with considerable experience representing employers in high-value discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuits, in addition to wage and hour class actions, pay equity disputes, and restrictive covenant violations. In San Francisco, Robert Carrol is the name to note, with expertise in wrongful termination suits, discrimination claims, and wage and hour class actions. Other key practitioners include Washington DC-based Linda Jackson, Los Angeles’ Morgan Forsey and Daniel McQueen, and Lauren Schaefer, who is located in Boston. John Zaimes is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Very experienced in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. ’
‘Lauren Schaefer is outstanding. She has subject matter expertise and excellent judgment. ’
‘They are very responsive and have been partnering with us for years.’
‘They are practical and don't just give us the legal jargon.’
‘Nancy Puleo is a terrific litigator.’
‘I deeply value Nancy Puelo as a counselor.’
Key clients
- Awesome Doughnut LLC
- Breville USA
- CACI, Inc. – Federal
- Califia Farms
- CW Advisors, LLC
- ENEL North America
- Express Services
- Jacmar Foodservice Distribution
- Maui Brewing Company
- Nova Instruments
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Sandoval Vineyard Properties LLC
Work highlights
Represented Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative in a wage and hour class action.
Practice head
Nancy Puleo
Other key lawyers
Robert Carrol; Linda Jackson; Morgan Forsey; Daniel McQueen; Lauren Schaefer