Jackson Lewis P.C. supports employers on a wide range of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, strike and contingency planning, and advising on how bargaining objectives and positions are communicated to employees and other stakeholders. The practice is jointly led by Laura Pierson-Scheinberg, who splits her time between the firm’s San Francisco and Maryland offices, and Hartford-based Richard Vitarelli. Pierson-Scheinberg represents employers across labor and employment matters, with a particular emphasis on traditional labor issues, union elections, and unfair labor practice charges. Vitarelli acts as strategic labor and employment counsel to employers and multi-employer associations, advising clients in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, new energy, and healthcare. Further depth is provided by Atlanta-based Jonathan Spitz, who assists employers in responding to NLRB representation proceedings, corporate campaigns, and demands for card check and neutrality.
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Work highlights

Successfully defended DISH Network in NLRB trial against allegations of retaliatory layoff under the National Labor Relations Act.
Secured a complete victory for an international oil and gas company in a high-stakes NLRB case, defeating more than 90 allegations and avoiding $7 million in potential liability after a 12-day trial.

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Practice head

Laura Pierson-Scheinberg; Richard Vitarelli

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Spitz