Jones Day addresses a wide range of matters related to day-to-day employment concerns. The team is notably focused on religious accommodations and other remote work considerations, pay transparency legislation concerns, and the implementation of diversity initiatives. Spearheading the practice are New York-based Matthew Lampe and Chicago-based Elizabeth McRee, who both represent employers in class action litigation, systemic discrimination cases, and pay practice violations. They are joined by Michael Gray, who works out of Chicago and serves as a corporate advisor and employment litigator; Wendy Butler, based in New York, with a broad range of employment litigation experience; and Tonya Blosser Braun, who specializes in workplace considerations related to privacy and social media use. Dallas-based Brian Jorgensen focuses on class action and wage and hour litigation.
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Testimonials
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- Very knowledgeable of the law and the industry; provides practical advice.
- 'Koree Wooley, Elizabeth McRee, and David Birnbaum have been excellent partners. Their attention to detail and prompt responses are beyond helpful.'
- 'Well respected in the industry, provides strategic advice to the senior management team on complex issues, and has been very helpful in navigating challenging times.'
- Strong collaboration and timely communication.
- Response timeframe, understanding our business practices and goals. They are team players and incredibly helpful in getting in front of issues quickly and efficiently.
- Joanne Bush is not only clearly brilliant but also makes every effort to help in-house counsel clients prepare for topics and discussions with their legal and executive leadership. Kristin Parker is a calm voice of reason and experience who can help in-house counsel with very nuanced and tricky areas of employment law.
Practice head
Matthew Lampe; Elizabeth McRee
Other key lawyers
Michael Gray; Wendy Butler; Tonya Blosser Braun; Brian Jorgensen; Koree Wooley; David Birnbaum