The labor relations practice at Jackson Lewis P.C. enjoys specialist knowledge in the healthcare, energy, transport, manufacturing, retail and media sectors. The group fields a litany of attorneys specialized in union organizing in the workplace. At the head of the practice, Jonathan Spitz and Richard Vitarelli jointly lead from the Georgia and Connecticut offices respectively. Both Spitz and Vitarelli are highly regarded for their assistance to unionized employers with collective bargaining matters. Laura Pierson-Scheinberg is a key name in the San Francisco and Baltimore offices for her focus on traditional labor issues, union elections and unfair labor practice changes. Boston-based Michael Bertoncini is distinguished by his expertise in the healthcare, higher education and arts sectors.
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‘There is a large bench of attorneys at Jackson Lewis to help with almost any need that arises.’
'I appreciate that the attorneys we deal with are honest and straightforward with us so that we understand the risk involved with any action. If the action we propose taking puts the company at greater risk, they are not afraid to tell us. On the other hand, they will also push us to take a greater risk when appropriate under the circumstances. Other law firms we use are more hesitant to push back on us.'
- 'Chelsea Hartnett, in particular, is revered by management employees across our four-state network for her expertise in labor relations.’
Work highlights
- Acted as lead labor counsel for an international oil and gas company against numerous NLRB charges and more than 90 allegations during a 2024 trial.
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Practice head
Jonathan Spitz; Richard Vitarelli
Other key lawyers
Chelsea Hartnett; Laura Pierson-Scheinberg; Michael Bertoncini