Robert S.Whitman
Partner
Labor & Employment
rwhitman@seyfarth.com
Rob partners with clients to solve their employment law challenges, whether in court, in arbitration, or before disputes arise.
More About Rob
For three decades, employers of all sizes have looked to Rob to handle their toughest and most sensitive employment law matters. He has helped companies defend cases successfully and avoid claims before they are filed. These include wage-and-hour lawsuits, discrimination claims, post-employment restrictive covenant disputes, and day-to-day compliance issues.
Rob understands that there is no "one size fits all" approach to the defense and avoidance of employment claims. Some clients need to defend cases to the end, while others desire an early or creative resolution. Some want a conservative approach to avoid litigation, while others draw clear lines and send strong messages—even if that raises the stakes for future litigation. Most employers fall into some or all of these camps at one time or another, depending on the particular matter. Rob's strength is that he listens to his clients, always taking time to understand their legal goals and business challenges. The result is a client-focused approach designed to achieve the company's objectives in each matter efficiently and effectively.
Rob has a diverse legal background. He spent the first part of his career working in all three branches of the federal government—as a federal appellate law clerk, a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice, and in-house employment counsel for the US Senate. He has spent the remainder working with private sector clients, large and small across a wide variety of industries, in a host of employment law matters.
Rob is national co-chair of Seyfarth’s Financial Services practice group and has particular experience in arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, defending broker-dealers and industry employers against claims alleging discrimination, forfeiture of deferred compensation, wrongful termination, and other theories of liability.
He has also represented companies in scores of wage-and-hour class/collective actions in courts around the country in matters with enormous potential exposure in unpaid wages, statutory damages, civil penalties, prejudgment interest, and attorneys' fees. He serves as co-chair of the Wage and Hour Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Section.
Rob has also served as employment law counsel to numerous not-for-profit organizations in the New York metro area. He oversees the pro bono efforts in Seyfarth’s New York office and serves on the firm’s national Pro Bono Committee.
Rob understands that there is no "one size fits all" approach to the defense and avoidance of employment claims. Some clients need to defend cases to the end, while others desire an early or creative resolution. Some want a conservative approach to avoid litigation, while others draw clear lines and send strong messages—even if that raises the stakes for future litigation. Most employers fall into some or all of these camps at one time or another, depending on the particular matter. Rob's strength is that he listens to his clients, always taking time to understand their legal goals and business challenges. The result is a client-focused approach designed to achieve the company's objectives in each matter efficiently and effectively.
Rob has a diverse legal background. He spent the first part of his career working in all three branches of the federal government—as a federal appellate law clerk, a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice, and in-house employment counsel for the US Senate. He has spent the remainder working with private sector clients, large and small across a wide variety of industries, in a host of employment law matters.
Rob is national co-chair of Seyfarth’s Financial Services practice group and has particular experience in arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, defending broker-dealers and industry employers against claims alleging discrimination, forfeiture of deferred compensation, wrongful termination, and other theories of liability.
He has also represented companies in scores of wage-and-hour class/collective actions in courts around the country in matters with enormous potential exposure in unpaid wages, statutory damages, civil penalties, prejudgment interest, and attorneys' fees. He serves as co-chair of the Wage and Hour Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Section.
Rob has also served as employment law counsel to numerous not-for-profit organizations in the New York metro area. He oversees the pro bono efforts in Seyfarth’s New York office and serves on the firm’s national Pro Bono Committee.
- JD, University of Michigan Law School
Magna cum laude
Order of the Coif
Michigan Law Review, Book Review Editor - BS, Cornell University
Industrial and Labor Relations
- New York
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
Related Key Industries
Blogs
- Obtained a multimillion-dollar award, and defeated counterclaims seeking millions more, in arbitration for a multinational financial services firm, based on a former employee's refusal to repay amounts contractually owed.
- Represented a global advertising, marketing, and communications company in multistate litigations seeking enforcement of postemployment covenants, resulting in appellate decisions affirming award of attorneys' fees against opponents and upholding validity of agreements.
- Defended numerous national employers, in banking, telecommunications, media, and other industries, in multiple class/collective actions seeking payments for alleged off-the-clock work by non-exempt employees.
- Obtained orders denying FLSA certification in cases brought by interns and independent contractors claiming to be employees and seeking wage and overtime payments.
- Advised private equity investors in due diligence concerning wage-hour exposure in contemplated acquisitions.
- Obtained complete defense awards in AAA and FINRA arbitrations alleging whistleblowing, wrongful denial of deferred compensation, and other claims.
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- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2017-2025)
-
Recognized as a "Labor & Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (Euromoney Institutional Investor) (2020-2021, 2023)
- Pro Bono Leadership Award, Lawyers Alliance for New York (2008)
- John M. D’Amato Legal Advocacy Award, New York Center for Interpersonal Development (2011)
- Cornerstone Award, Lawyers Alliance for New York (2006)
- College of Labor and Employment Lawyers fellow
- New York State Bar Association Wage Hour Committee co-chair and Executive Committee of Labor & Employment Law Section member
- NYU Law School, Center for Labor & Employment Law Advisory Board member
- American Employment Law Council member
- Co-Author, "How Antidiscrimination Laws Apply to Employees Who Work Remotely," New York State Bar Association (April 29, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Weekly Pay Update: Governor and Appellate Court Seek to Scale Back Litigation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts Increased Salary Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Non-Compete Ban is Off the Table—For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Legislature Considers Revised Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Likely To Increase Minimum Wage And Overtime Thresholds," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "2nd Circ. OT Ruling Guides On Pay For Off-The-Clock Work," Law 360 (October 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Understanding Wage Theft Penalties Under New NY Statute," Law360 (October 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Inching Toward Ban of Employee Non-Compete Agreements," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage to Increase Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Consequential New York Employment Legislation on Agenda for Spring 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's COVID Vaccine Mandate Challenges: Momentary or Sustainable Success?," New York Law Journal (March 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More? New York City Bill Would Restrict Discharge of Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Happy Holidays, New York Employers! Critical Employment Law Updates for December 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Strengthens Worker Protections for Retaliation Based on Legally Protected Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Court Strikes Down NYC COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Update: New York City Announces November 1 End for Vaccine Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Removes Quarantine Requirement for COVID-19 Exposure," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Employment Bills to Watch as New York’s Legislative Session Closes," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Statute Would Mandate Broad Disclosures by New York Warehouse Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID-19 Designation Expires," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York To Enact Suite of Laws To Aid Victims of Sexual Harassment," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: State Extends Designation a Fifth Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2022)
- Co-Author, "UPDATED: New York Lifts Mask-or-Vax Mandate and HERO Act Masking Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Congress Amends the Federal Arbitration Act and Bans Arbitration Agreements Covering Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York to Lift Mask-or-Vax Mandate, But HERO Act Masking Remains in Place For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Year's Update on NY COVID Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Year-End NY COVID Updates: NYC Amends Guidance for Private Worker Vaccine Mandate and NYS Releases Proposed HERO Act Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended For a Third Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Details on NYC Vaccine Mandate Revealed," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt-Status Salary Threshold to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City To Require Vaccines for Private Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Employers Must Notify Employees of Phone and Email Monitoring," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Expands Whistleblower Protections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2021)
- Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employers Now Required to Activate Safety Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: DOL Publishes Model Industry-Specific Disease Prevention Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: NYC Law Ending At-Will Employment for Fast-Food Industry Takes Effect July 4," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employer-Friendly Amendments Enacted," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Proposed Amendments Would Provide Some Relief for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Enacts Worker Safety Legislation and Considers Other Employee-Friendly Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2021)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More: NYC Council Passes Just-Cause Termination and Progressive Discipline Requirements for Fast-Food Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase at the End of 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "More Than Half of States Now Subject to Tri-State Travel Restrictions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Tri-State Travel Advisory Updates Continue; Pennsylvania Clarifies its Travel Advisory is Not Mandatory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Expanded List of States for NY-Area Travel Quarantines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2020)
- Co-Author, "End of Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Employers in New York is Near," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Quarantine Restrictions for Travelers to the Tri-State Area," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Holds Hearing on 'Bill of Rights' for Essential Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Considering Worker 'Bill of Rights' Amid COVID-19 Relief Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 84: New York State Paid Sick Leave Law Signed," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 83: Second Statewide Paid Sick Leave Mandate Coming to New York," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part V: UPDATE: Governor Cuomo Signs COVID-19 Leave Bill, but Tables Long-Term Paid Sick Leave Proposal, For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part IV: Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law and Separate COVID-19-Related Leave and Employee Protections Coming to New York," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Department of Labor Recommends Elimination of the Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Industries," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Pay Frequency Litigation in New York," Celesq (July 25, 2023)
- Session Moderator, 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul (May 2023)
- Panelist, "Equal Employment Opportunity, and the Future of Work," College of Labor & Employment Lawyers (October 2022)
- Moderator, "Federal Regulatory Update," PLI (October 2022)
- Moderator, "Federal Regulatory Update," PLI (October 2021)
- “Employment Case Management Issues,” Federal Judicial Center (March 2020)
- Moderator, "Views From the Bench: Litigation Pitfalls for Employment Lawyers," PLI (October 2020)
- Seyfarth Shaw Pro Bono Committee member
- New York office Pro Bono chair
Rob partners with clients to solve their employment law challenges, whether in court, in arbitration, or before disputes arise.
More About Rob
For three decades, employers of all sizes have looked to Rob to handle their toughest and most sensitive employment law matters. He has helped companies defend cases successfully and avoid claims before they are filed. These include wage-and-hour lawsuits, discrimination claims, post-employment restrictive covenant disputes, and day-to-day compliance issues.
Rob understands that there is no "one size fits all" approach to the defense and avoidance of employment claims. Some clients need to defend cases to the end, while others desire an early or creative resolution. Some want a conservative approach to avoid litigation, while others draw clear lines and send strong messages—even if that raises the stakes for future litigation. Most employers fall into some or all of these camps at one time or another, depending on the particular matter. Rob's strength is that he listens to his clients, always taking time to understand their legal goals and business challenges. The result is a client-focused approach designed to achieve the company's objectives in each matter efficiently and effectively.
Rob has a diverse legal background. He spent the first part of his career working in all three branches of the federal government—as a federal appellate law clerk, a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice, and in-house employment counsel for the US Senate. He has spent the remainder working with private sector clients, large and small across a wide variety of industries, in a host of employment law matters.
Rob is national co-chair of Seyfarth’s Financial Services practice group and has particular experience in arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, defending broker-dealers and industry employers against claims alleging discrimination, forfeiture of deferred compensation, wrongful termination, and other theories of liability.
He has also represented companies in scores of wage-and-hour class/collective actions in courts around the country in matters with enormous potential exposure in unpaid wages, statutory damages, civil penalties, prejudgment interest, and attorneys' fees. He serves as co-chair of the Wage and Hour Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Section.
Rob has also served as employment law counsel to numerous not-for-profit organizations in the New York metro area. He oversees the pro bono efforts in Seyfarth’s New York office and serves on the firm’s national Pro Bono Committee.
Rob understands that there is no "one size fits all" approach to the defense and avoidance of employment claims. Some clients need to defend cases to the end, while others desire an early or creative resolution. Some want a conservative approach to avoid litigation, while others draw clear lines and send strong messages—even if that raises the stakes for future litigation. Most employers fall into some or all of these camps at one time or another, depending on the particular matter. Rob's strength is that he listens to his clients, always taking time to understand their legal goals and business challenges. The result is a client-focused approach designed to achieve the company's objectives in each matter efficiently and effectively.
Rob has a diverse legal background. He spent the first part of his career working in all three branches of the federal government—as a federal appellate law clerk, a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice, and in-house employment counsel for the US Senate. He has spent the remainder working with private sector clients, large and small across a wide variety of industries, in a host of employment law matters.
Rob is national co-chair of Seyfarth’s Financial Services practice group and has particular experience in arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, defending broker-dealers and industry employers against claims alleging discrimination, forfeiture of deferred compensation, wrongful termination, and other theories of liability.
He has also represented companies in scores of wage-and-hour class/collective actions in courts around the country in matters with enormous potential exposure in unpaid wages, statutory damages, civil penalties, prejudgment interest, and attorneys' fees. He serves as co-chair of the Wage and Hour Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Section.
Rob has also served as employment law counsel to numerous not-for-profit organizations in the New York metro area. He oversees the pro bono efforts in Seyfarth’s New York office and serves on the firm’s national Pro Bono Committee.
- JD, University of Michigan Law School
Magna cum laude
Order of the Coif
Michigan Law Review, Book Review Editor - BS, Cornell University
Industrial and Labor Relations
- New York
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
Related Key Industries
Blogs
- Obtained a multimillion-dollar award, and defeated counterclaims seeking millions more, in arbitration for a multinational financial services firm, based on a former employee's refusal to repay amounts contractually owed.
- Represented a global advertising, marketing, and communications company in multistate litigations seeking enforcement of postemployment covenants, resulting in appellate decisions affirming award of attorneys' fees against opponents and upholding validity of agreements.
- Defended numerous national employers, in banking, telecommunications, media, and other industries, in multiple class/collective actions seeking payments for alleged off-the-clock work by non-exempt employees.
- Obtained orders denying FLSA certification in cases brought by interns and independent contractors claiming to be employees and seeking wage and overtime payments.
- Advised private equity investors in due diligence concerning wage-hour exposure in contemplated acquisitions.
- Obtained complete defense awards in AAA and FINRA arbitrations alleging whistleblowing, wrongful denial of deferred compensation, and other claims.
Related News & Insights
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Firm News
08/15/2024
220 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2025
-
Blog Post
Apr 1, 2024
NY Anti-Discrimination Laws Now Protect Non-Resident Job Applicants
-
Legal Update
Mar 1, 2024
NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban
-
Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2017-2025)
-
Recognized as a "Labor & Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (Euromoney Institutional Investor) (2020-2021, 2023)
- Pro Bono Leadership Award, Lawyers Alliance for New York (2008)
- John M. D’Amato Legal Advocacy Award, New York Center for Interpersonal Development (2011)
- Cornerstone Award, Lawyers Alliance for New York (2006)
- College of Labor and Employment Lawyers fellow
- New York State Bar Association Wage Hour Committee co-chair and Executive Committee of Labor & Employment Law Section member
- NYU Law School, Center for Labor & Employment Law Advisory Board member
- American Employment Law Council member
- Co-Author, "How Antidiscrimination Laws Apply to Employees Who Work Remotely," New York State Bar Association (April 29, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Weekly Pay Update: Governor and Appellate Court Seek to Scale Back Litigation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts Increased Salary Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Non-Compete Ban is Off the Table—For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Legislature Considers Revised Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Likely To Increase Minimum Wage And Overtime Thresholds," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "2nd Circ. OT Ruling Guides On Pay For Off-The-Clock Work," Law 360 (October 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Understanding Wage Theft Penalties Under New NY Statute," Law360 (October 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Inching Toward Ban of Employee Non-Compete Agreements," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage to Increase Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Consequential New York Employment Legislation on Agenda for Spring 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's COVID Vaccine Mandate Challenges: Momentary or Sustainable Success?," New York Law Journal (March 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More? New York City Bill Would Restrict Discharge of Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Happy Holidays, New York Employers! Critical Employment Law Updates for December 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Strengthens Worker Protections for Retaliation Based on Legally Protected Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Court Strikes Down NYC COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Update: New York City Announces November 1 End for Vaccine Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Removes Quarantine Requirement for COVID-19 Exposure," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Employment Bills to Watch as New York’s Legislative Session Closes," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Statute Would Mandate Broad Disclosures by New York Warehouse Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID-19 Designation Expires," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York To Enact Suite of Laws To Aid Victims of Sexual Harassment," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: State Extends Designation a Fifth Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2022)
- Co-Author, "UPDATED: New York Lifts Mask-or-Vax Mandate and HERO Act Masking Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Congress Amends the Federal Arbitration Act and Bans Arbitration Agreements Covering Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York to Lift Mask-or-Vax Mandate, But HERO Act Masking Remains in Place For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Year's Update on NY COVID Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Year-End NY COVID Updates: NYC Amends Guidance for Private Worker Vaccine Mandate and NYS Releases Proposed HERO Act Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended For a Third Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Details on NYC Vaccine Mandate Revealed," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt-Status Salary Threshold to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City To Require Vaccines for Private Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Employers Must Notify Employees of Phone and Email Monitoring," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Expands Whistleblower Protections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2021)
- Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employers Now Required to Activate Safety Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: DOL Publishes Model Industry-Specific Disease Prevention Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: NYC Law Ending At-Will Employment for Fast-Food Industry Takes Effect July 4," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employer-Friendly Amendments Enacted," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Proposed Amendments Would Provide Some Relief for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Enacts Worker Safety Legislation and Considers Other Employee-Friendly Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2021)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More: NYC Council Passes Just-Cause Termination and Progressive Discipline Requirements for Fast-Food Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase at the End of 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "More Than Half of States Now Subject to Tri-State Travel Restrictions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Tri-State Travel Advisory Updates Continue; Pennsylvania Clarifies its Travel Advisory is Not Mandatory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Expanded List of States for NY-Area Travel Quarantines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2020)
- Co-Author, "End of Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Employers in New York is Near," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Quarantine Restrictions for Travelers to the Tri-State Area," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Holds Hearing on 'Bill of Rights' for Essential Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Considering Worker 'Bill of Rights' Amid COVID-19 Relief Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 84: New York State Paid Sick Leave Law Signed," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 83: Second Statewide Paid Sick Leave Mandate Coming to New York," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part V: UPDATE: Governor Cuomo Signs COVID-19 Leave Bill, but Tables Long-Term Paid Sick Leave Proposal, For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part IV: Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law and Separate COVID-19-Related Leave and Employee Protections Coming to New York," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Department of Labor Recommends Elimination of the Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Industries," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Pay Frequency Litigation in New York," Celesq (July 25, 2023)
- Session Moderator, 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul (May 2023)
- Panelist, "Equal Employment Opportunity, and the Future of Work," College of Labor & Employment Lawyers (October 2022)
- Moderator, "Federal Regulatory Update," PLI (October 2022)
- Moderator, "Federal Regulatory Update," PLI (October 2021)
- “Employment Case Management Issues,” Federal Judicial Center (March 2020)
- Moderator, "Views From the Bench: Litigation Pitfalls for Employment Lawyers," PLI (October 2020)
- Seyfarth Shaw Pro Bono Committee member
- New York office Pro Bono chair