Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

The labor and employment team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP undertakes the full range of employment counseling matters for clients spanning a vast array of industries including finance, retail, pharma, tech and energy. The team is equipped to handle sensitive matters including discrimination and harassment allegations, day-to-day issues such as leaves of absence, as well as employment issues arising from M&A and other corporate transactions. David McManus and Michelle Silverman head up the group and are based in Boston/New York and Princeton respectively. McManus is well-regarded for his ability to navigate particularly complex matters such as reductions in force, outsourcing, facility shutdowns and M&A, while Silverman is an experienced counselor and litigator. In Washington DC, Russell Bruch advises employers on DOL audit investigations, wage and hour compliance reviews and hiring and termination issues. Sharon Masling and Grace E. Speights excel in reforming workplace cultures and handling harassment and misconduct claims; Speights in particular is noted for her work in crisis management assistance. Michael Schlemmer is based in Silicon Valley and advises on wage and hour compliance and workforce changes alongside other issues. Kathy McGuigan is a name to note in Los Angeles, while in Princeton, Emily Cuneo DeSmedt is a seasoned litigator and leads the DE&I taskforce.