Seyfarth Shaw LLP‘s labor management relations client roster features significant names in the retail and aviation sectors. The firm's practice is well regarded for its ability to handle unfair labor practice charges and representation proceedings before the NLRB. Other areas of focus include collective bargaining, union organizing campaigns, strikes and picketing. The trio responsible for leading the practice is formed of New York-based Glenn Smith, who has extensive collective bargaining negotiation experience; Seattle-based Molly Gabel, who is a key advisor to several mainline and regional air carriers and Chicago-based Karla Sanchez, who excels in unfair labor practice proceedings and representation proceedings before the NLRB. Arthur Telegen is well known in the Boston office for his skilled approach to NLRB matters. Bryan O'Keefe is a go-to contact for clients seeking advice on the employment implications or corporate transactions in the Washington DC office. Brian Stolzenbach brings comprehensive labor and employment expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters to the Chicago office.
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‘Seyfarth's superpower is their ability to navigate complex problems with expert precision. They seamlessly blend independent analysis with collaborative input, leveraging their deep knowledge to make high-impact decisions. Seyfarth's judgment is trusted across teams, making them an invaluable asset in critical situations.’
‘Brian Stolzenbach has an incredible ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable priorities. He excels at understanding the broader strategic landscape, allowing him to effectively align projects with organizational goals. This skill enables the team to focus on high-impact initiatives that drive meaningful results.’
‘The Seyfarth labor team demonstrates exceptional responsiveness and possesses extensive expertise in rapidly evolving labor law issues. They consistently provide high quality, practical advice and counsel in a timely manner, focusing on efficient solutions without unnecessarily expanding the scope of work.’
‘Brian Stolzenbach is a 10/10 labor lawyer, who provides highest level labor legal advice and has mastered the management of legal projects and request from an extremely demanding client.’
‘This firm is excellent! We were well supported through the unionization process. They make themselves available as needed to talk through concerns and issues. This firm was also very good at learning and understanding our business to then help represent us properly.’
‘Seyfarth's strength is its client-focused and inter-disciplinary approach. It has attorneys with expertise in many different sub-specialty areas, so whatever the particular issue at hand may be, they have the right person to assist.’
‘Bryan O'Keefe is an expert on union issues, among other labor and employment matters, and uses his knowledge and experience to come up with practical recommendations for clients that balance various legal and business considerations. He is also incredibly attentive and responsive to requests. Just a pleasure to work with all around.’
‘Brian Stolzenbach has exceptional client service and is an incredible lawyer. He is one of the most intelligent lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with and is always practical and strategic. He inspires confidence and trust in all aspects of his support.’
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Practice head
Glenn Smith; Molly Gabel; Karla Sanchez
Other key lawyers
Bryan O’Keefe; Arthur Telegen; Brian Stolzenbach; Kamran Mirrafati; Robert Fisher