Jones Day is distinguished by its ability to represent employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act and the Railways Labor Act. The group can often be seen handling matters involving collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, union organization and strikes. Matthew Lampe and Elizabeth McRee jointly lead the group out of the Chicago and New York offices respectively. Key names in the Chicago office also include David Birnbaum, who is equipped to represent clients in both NLRB and RLA matters and Ally Werntz, who focuses her practice on representation proceedings, grievance and arbitration proceedings and unfair labor practice proceedings arising under NLRA. In the Minneapolis office, Brian Easley has extensive experience representing employers in collective bargaining, union organizing and decertification proceedings.
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‘Jones Day has a very capable bench of attorneys, who've provided exceptional guidance on complex labor and employment topics and litigation. They've become one of our go-to law firms for labor guidance because of their expertise, experience, and excellent legal advice.’
‘I have the good fortune to work with several partners and associates at Jones Day and each one has provided excellent client service - they are responsive and considerate in their counsel. Aaron Agenbroad is my key contact at Jones Day and has truly become a partner in this work with me and my team. We look to him to not only represent our company, but to assist us in understanding political and industry landscapes.’
'Justin Martin is a senior associate and has become a trust advisor on labor matters. His experience with and knowledge of the NLRB has been invaluable as my company navigates internal and external transitions.'
Key clients
- McDonald's Corporation
- CSX Corporation
- Pactiv Evergreen
- CITGO Petroleum Corporation
- General Electric Co.
- American Steamship Company
- BNSF Railway Company
- American Airlines Group
- Saputo
- Wabtec Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted as lead spokesperson in connection with multiple negotiations for Stanford Health Care and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital resulting in CBAs covering almost 10,000 employees.
- Represented Google in the successful defense of multiple National Labor Relations Board unfair labor practice charges.
- Represented ITT, Great Wolf Lodge, Hiller Companies, Wabtec and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in representation petitions resulting in company wins where employees voted against union representation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ally Werntz
Practice head
Matthew Lampe; Elizabeth McRee
Other key lawyers
David Birnbaum; Brian Easley; Ally Werntz; Don Munro; Aaron Agenbroad; Justin Martin