Employment & Labor
We know the employment issues that technology and life sciences companies confront daily. Having worked for decades with the top innovative companies — both as venture-backed and public companies — we know what employment challenges they face, and when.
More importantly, our deep experience in these industries allows to anticipate and resolve employment issues practically, efficiently and cost effectively. Our clients have come to expect not just employment advice compliant with the law, but also the strategic business advice that helps companies grow and manage a world-class workforce.
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Employment & Labor
We know the employment issues that technology and life sciences companies confront daily. Having worked for decades with the top innovative companies — both as venture-backed and public companies — we know what employment challenges they face, and when.
More importantly, our deep experience in these industries allows to anticipate and resolve employment issues practically, efficiently and cost effectively. Our clients have come to expect not just employment advice compliant with the law, but also the strategic business advice that helps companies grow and manage a world-class workforce.
Startups and maturing companies rely on our experienced employment attorneys for practical counsel that scales as their organizations evolve.
Right-sized, practical guidance. We work to provide counsel which is right-sized for the business you have today and anticipates the company it will become. We help business leaders to cover their bases, focusing always on giving advice which is consistent with their organization’s current needs and growth trajectory. We emphasize practical and preventive measures that also promote a productive work environment that attracts top talent and motivates employees.
Full-service employment counsel. We represent companies and entrepreneurs across a full range of sophisticated matters, including shareholder issues, wage and hour matters, worker classification, disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions, harassment, discrimination, pay inequity issues, and employment termination (including layoffs and reductions-in-force). We also help clients avoid potential landmines when navigating complex employment regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Safeguarding trade secrets. Our clients are innovators whose success depends on ensuring their novel and often industry-changing technologies don’t walk out the door when an employee does. Among our team is a partner who is nationally recognized as one of the top lawyers handling matters involving non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets. We help you stay ahead of the risk.
Litigation insight. Among our employment partners are former litigators and trial lawyers which gives them special insight into how to best mitigate risk and avoid costly litigation.
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