LorenGesinsky

Partner

Labor & Employment

lgesinsky@seyfarth.com

New York

+1 (212) 218-5557

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For more than 25 years, employers have turned to Loren to prevent and resolve their full range of workplace legal issues.

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Loren represents employers before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitrators, mediators, and other tribunals regarding all legal issues relating to the workplace, including wage and hour collective and class actions, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, noncompete, and other restrictive covenants and trade secrets. He also counsels employers, negotiates agreements, and conducts investigations regarding these issues, with particular attention on strategies to avoid litigation. Additionally, he participated actively in the United States Chamber of Commerce task force that developed comments on the United States Department of Labor’s proposed regulatory changes to the FLSA’s white-collar exemptions.

Loren has more than 25 years of experience working as a labor and employment attorney. He developed an especially broad foundation for his representation of employers by previously practicing plaintiff's employment law and commercial litigation. Loren has successfully tried, arbitrated, mediated, and otherwise advocated in numerous matters involving multiple and single plaintiffs. His advocacy abilities in the courtroom, as well as his negotiating and public speaking abilities, have been enriched by his considerable training and experience as an actor.

Recognition of Loren’s professional accomplishments includes his election as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys, listingz in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2010–2024) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) (2007–2011, 2014–2019), appointments to Chair the Committee on Legal Issues Affecting People With Disabilities, the State Affairs Committee, and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the New York City Bar Association, and selection for mayoral appointment to the New York City Commission on Human Rights. He is a frequent author and presenter on employment law issues.

Education

JD, New York University School of Law
BA, Northwestern University
Phi Beta Kappa
National Merit Scholar

Admissions

New York

Courts

US Court of Appeals, Sixth 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, Northern District of Ohio

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Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Employment Law - Management (2011-2025); Litigation - Labor and Employment (2010-2025)
Recognized as a "Labor & Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (Euromoney Institutional Investor) (2020-2021, 2023)
Listed in New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) for Employment & Labor (2007–2011, 2014–2019)
Listed in BTI Client Service All-Star Attorneys (2017)

Leadership & Professional Affiliations

New York State Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section; chair, Executive Committee of Labor and Employment Section; Equal Employment Opportunity Committee, co-chair; Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, former member; Awards Committee chair; New York State Bar Association's House of Delegates, former delegate)
College of Labor and Employment Attorneys, fellow and co-chair for task force on nationwide webinars
Seyfarth All Abilities Affinity Group, chair
Seyfarth New York Office Diversity and Inclusion Action Team (DIAT) Leader
New York City Bar Association (State Affairs Committee, former chair; Committee on Legal Issues Affecting People with Disabilities, former chair)
CPR, Mass Arbitration Protocols and Employment Disputes Committee
American Bar Association
New York University Law Alumni Association, board member
Disabilities Rights Task Force of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, founding member

Publications

Co-Author, "Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in College Admissions: Exploring Potential Employment Implications," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2023)
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, "New York City Releases Detailed Requirements for Private Workers to Be Vaccinated," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
Co-Author, "Details on NYC Vaccine Mandate Revealed," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 13, 2021)
"CPR Releases Update to Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol," CPR Institute Blog (October 14, 2021)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania COVID Update: Philadelphia Among First to Reinstitute Masks for Indoor Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 11, 2021)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Announces Most COVID Restrictions to be Lifted by Memorial Day," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Rescinds COVID Telework Mandate and Reduces Other Mitigation Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2021)
Co-Author, "Early-Stage COVID-19 Passport Considerations for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 29, 2021)
Co-Author, "The Road to 'Normal' is Filled With…COVID Passports?" Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 11, 2021)
Co-Author, "NYC Issues Final Rule Regarding Religious and Race Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 9, 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, "Pennsylvania Issues 3-Week COVID Mitigation Orders Impacting Many Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 14, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Issue New COVID Mitigation Orders Affecting Business and Travel," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
Co-Author, "Federal Judge Rules PA COVID Shutdown Orders Unconstitutional – Governor Plans to Appeal," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 15, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pandemic Telework Does Not Create Presumptive Right to Telework Post-Pandemic According to EEOC," EEOC Year-End Countdown Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 15, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Announces Frontline Employee Hazard Pay Funding for Eligible Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 24, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Mandates Telework (If Possible) and Imposes Other Business Restrictions Due to Rising COVID Cases," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 15, 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, "Pennsylvania Issues Mask Mandate and Travel Advisory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
Co-Author, "All of Pennsylvania (Except Lebanon County) Eligible to 'Go Green' June 26th for In-Person Business — But Philadelphia Will Go Slower," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 22, 2020)
Co-Author, "Philadelphia Issues Local Reopening Guidance as Employers Prepare to Reopen under Yellow Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 5, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Included in List of PA Counties ‘Going Green’ This Week," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 1, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues Clarifying Guidance For Counties Moving to Green Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 28, 2020)
Co-Author, "Red Light No Longer: All Pennsylvania Counties to Move into the Yellow Phase, While Some Counties Are Given the “Green Light” for First Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Real Estate Industry May Immediately Reopen Statewide Per Administration’s New Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Phased Reopening Continues: 12 Additional Counties Permitted to Move to 'Yellow Phase' and Reopen May 22nd," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2020)
Co-Author, "13 Additional Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 15th During COVID-19 'Yellow Phase'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2020)
Co-Author, "Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for 'Yellow Phase' Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2020)
Co-Author, "Two Dozen Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 8th During COVID-19 'Yellow Phase'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Governor Announces Phased Reopening Plan from COVID-19 Shutdown and Releases Guidance for the Construction Industry to Reopen May 1," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania ‘Builds’ Towards Reopening Its Economy: Restrictions Eased On Construction, Motor Vehicle Sales, and Curbside Alcohol Pickup," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 20, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Orders Additional Worker Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 20, 2020)
Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Places April 3rd Deadline On COVID-19 Closure Exemption Applications," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 2, 2020)
Co-Author, "COVID-19: Pennsylvania Further Clarifies and Modifies Its Business Closure Order," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2020)
Co-Author, "Connecticut Governor Orders In-Person Workforces Of Non-Essential Businesses Reduced At Or Near 100%," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 23, 2020)
Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Modifies, Clarifies Its Business Closure Order," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2020)
Co-Author, "New York Governor Signs Executive Order Requiring 100% In-Person Workforce Reduction for Non-Essential Businesses and Tolling Statutes of Limitations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2020)
Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Orders All non-'Life Sustaining Businesses' to Cease Physical Operations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
Co-Author, "New York Governor Announces 100% In-Person Workforce Reduction for Non-Essential Businesses and Guidance Issued on What Qualifies as an 'Essential' Business," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
Co-Author, "New York Mandates 75% Reduction of In-Person Workforces of Non-Essential Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 19, 2020)
Co-Author, "New York Waives Unemployment Waiting Period, Modifies Certain Pre-Hire Requirements for Health Care and Childcare Workers, and Closes Malls and Places of Amusement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 19, 2020)
Co-Author, "New York Protects Religious Garb, Attire And Facial Hair In The Workplace," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 16, 2019)
Co-Author, "No Splitting Hairs About It: New York City Issues Guidance Banning Hair Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2019)
"Transforming Workplace Cultures and The Future of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives," FutureEmployer Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2018)
Co-Author, "Reporting and Investigating Harassment in the Age of Social Movements," FutureEmployer Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2018)
Co-Author, "The Future of Anti-Harassment Training and Shifting Workplace Culture in the Era of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and Others," FutureEmployer Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 7, 2018)
Co-Author, "They’re Back. . . Part II: The DOL Reissues 17 Previously Withdrawn Opinion Letters," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 10, 2018)
Co-Author, "No Smoke or Fire in New Ohio Medical Marijuana Act," The Blunt Truth Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 14, 2016)
Co-Author, "Winter Storm Juno: Helping Employers Anticipate Wage & Hour and Workplace Safety Concerns," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2015); Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2015)
"D.R. Horton Who? Ninth Circuit Sends Claims to Individual Arbitration After Class Certification Below," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 27, 2013)
"Wage & Hour Tip of the Week #11; Trust But Verify: Authentication of Pay Records Reduces Risk of Wage Claims," Assessing the Risk, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, (July 31, 2013)
"Gaps In Time and Pleading Doom FLSA Claims in Second Circuit," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2013)
Co-Author, "Don’t Be Scrooged: Wage & Hour Tips to Help Employers Avoid Holiday Party Humbug," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 20, 2012)
Co-Author, "Post Sandy Payroll: What Employers Must Remember," Law360 (November 6, 2012)
Co-Author, "If We Close Because Of The Storm, Whom Do We Have to Pay and How Much?" Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 28, 2012); Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 28, 2012)
Co-Author, "Drawing The Line Between Collective And Class Actions," Law360 (September 4, 2012)
Co-Author, "Will Genesis Prompt Supreme Court Evolution in Distinguishing Collective and Class Actions?" Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 2, 2012)
"Certification of Call Center Class Given the Boot," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 24, 2012)
Co-Author, "Diversity In the Legal Profession: The Next Steps," American Bar Association (April 2010)
"Written Testimony Before the New York State Senate Temporary Committee on Rules Reform," submitted on behalf of New York City Bar Association (February 26, 2009)
"When Is It Retaliatory to Bring a Counterclaim?" The National Law Journal (May 21, 2007)
"When the Subordinate's Bias Matters," New York Law Journal (May 21, 2007)
Co-Author, "Weighing the Risks: Restrictive Covenants Against Independent Contractors," New York Law Journal (May 22, 2006)
Co-Author, "Weighing the Risks," GC New York (May 15, 2006)
"Book Review: The Disability Pendulum: The First Decade of the Americans With Disabilities Act," New York Law Journal (August 17, 2005)
"Step on The Gas and Make All Taxis Accessible," Newsday (May 3, 2005)
"Report Urging Legislation to Require Taxicab Accessibility in New York City," New York City Bar Association (April 28, 2005)
Co-Author, "Overseeing Overtime Practices," GC New York (January 31, 2005)
Co-Author, "Practical Ways to Manage the High Stakes of Overtime Eligibility," as printed in The Wiss Advisor, (January 1, 2005)
"Changes on Overtime Eligibility -- FLSA Regulations Have Ripple Effects on State Laws," New York Law Journal (December 20, 2004)
"Report on Fulfilling the Promise of the New York City Human Rights Law," Association of the Bar of the City of New York (August 18, 2004)
"Rights of People with Disabilities," New York City Bar Association, 2d ed. 1999 (January 1, 1999)

Presentations

Speaker, "Navigating Cultural Flashpoints In Your Marketplace," Marketplace Risk Conference (September 17, 2024)
Co-Speaker, "The Will to Change with Jennifer Brown Episode 326," Podcast, The Will to Change with Jennifer Brown (August 7, 2024)
Co-Speaker, "Impact of Supreme Court’s Fair Admissions Decisions on Employers and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 11, 2023)
Speaker, "Emergency Ethics for Employment Lawyers: How to Avoid Getting Burned While Extinguishing Fires", American Bar Association Midwinter Meeting, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee (March 14, 2023)
"Documenting the Employment Relationship in 2023," Understanding Employment Law 2023, Practising Law Institute (March 6, 2023)
"Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Corporate Internal Investigations," Webinar, New York City Bar (November 22, 2021)
"Film Discussion: How a Summer Camp Launched the Disability Rights Movement and Inspired the ADA," CLE Webinar (October 6, 2021)
"COVID Vaccine Passports: Public Health versus Data Privacy," Webinar, mylawCLE (June 23, 2021)
"Earning the Right to be Called an Ally," DRI, Diversity for Success Seminar (June 17, 2021)
"Passport to Normalcy: The Opportunities and Risks for Businesses in COVID Passports," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2021)
"Put Me in Coach: Being an Ally in Action," Webinar, presented by The Belonging Project (June 30, 2020)
"Return to Business in New York City: Practical Guidance on How to Reopen in the Big Apple," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 12, 2020)
"Bringing Employees Back to the Office: Key Steps and Preparations for Law Firms," Webinar, New York State Bar Association (May 8, 2020)
"Planning for The Day After: Remobilizing the Construction Industry," Webinar, CPR Institute (May 7, 2020)
"California, Here We Come: Is New York the Next California (for Employment Laws)?" New York State Bar Association, January 31, 2020
"The Interplay of Mental Health Disabilities and Workplace Accommodations," New York City Bar Association (September 4, 2019)
"Not as Simple as 'ABC?' Developments Affecting Gig Workers and Other Independent Contractors," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (June 27, 2019)
"Transforming Workplace Culture In the Era of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and More," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 29, 2019)
"Arbitration or Litigation: Weighing the Two Forums for the Labor & Employment Practitioner," New York State Bar Association (January 17, 2019)
"Sexual Harassment: Workplace Investigations and Litigation in The #MeToo Movement Era," New York County Lawyers’ Association (October 16, 2018)
"Transforming Workplace Culture In the Era of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and More," New York State Bar Association (October 13, 2018)
"Transforming Workplace Culture In the Era of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and More," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2018)
"#MeToo: How to Navigate Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Preserve Your Career," The Committee on Women in the Law (May 31, 2018)
"Litigating Sex Harassment Cases," NELA / NY Spring Conference (May 11, 2018)
"You’re Fired? The Current and Future Status of Labor & Employment Law at the Federal, State and Local Levels," New York State Bar Association (October 21, 2017)
"Accommodation in Action for People With Disabilities," Roundtable, Association of Corporate Counsel, New York City (September 19, 2016)
"’Proportionality’ and the New Federal Discovery Rules: Leverage for Litigators," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 8, 2016)
"Beyond the Basics: Advanced Issues in FMLA Law," Webinar, American Bar Association (February 24, 2016)
"How Can Joint Employer Status Impact Your Business?" Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (November 18, 2015)
"Trends and Developments in Pregnancy Discrimination Law: Discrimination, Accommodations and Other Real-World Challenges for Employers," EEOC Technical Assistance Program (June 3, 2015)
"Managing the Pregnant Worker: Accommodations and Other Best Practices," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (April 16, 2015)
"Hot Topics at the EEOC, Including New Developments in Pregnancy Discrimination Law," Labor and Employment Relations Association (October 23, 2014)
"Social Media and Its Impact on the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs To Consider," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 12, 2014); Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 11, 2014)
"Get a Doctor’s Note! -- What Medical Information May an Employer Require, When May It Be Required, and What Rights Does the Employee Have in Regard to Such Demands?," New York State Bar Association (October 4, 2013)
"Wage & Hour Roundtable," Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2013)
"Understanding FLSA’s Compensable Time Requirements for Non – Exempt Employees," The Knowledge Congress Webcast (November 29, 2012)
"Wage & Hour Update: Everything You Need to Know (But Might Not Ask)," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 17, 2012)
"Knowledge is Key to Accommodating Workplace Learning Disabilities," New York State Bar Association Labor & Employment Section's Fall Conference (September 21, 2012)
"Going Viral - What Every Employer Needs To Know About Social Media," Breakfast Briefing, sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2012)
"Global Diversity Initiatives," at CEO Roundtable sponsored by Diversity Best Practices (December 2, 2011)
"Oral Testimony Before the New York State Senate Temporary Committee on Rules Reform," submitted on behalf of New York City Bar Association (February 28, 2009)
Chair and Moderator, "Off-Duty Internet Use Protections & Restrictions," sponsored by New York City Bar Association (February 28, 2008)
"Employment Practices Liability," sponsored by Max Bermuda and Aon (October 30, 2007)
"Dealing with Employees with Disabilities," sponsored by New York State Bar Association (March 8, 2007)
"Assessing Attorneys' Fees and Costs in Employment Litigation," sponsored by New York State Bar Association (September 15, 2006)
"Reasonable Accommodations and the Interactive Process to Dealing Effectively with Employees with Disabilities," (March 28, April 5, 2006)
"Recruiting, Retaining, Promoting, and Accommodating Attorneys With Disabilities," Diversity Working Session of the New York City Bar Association (October 20, 2005)
"The ADA Fifteen Years Later," National Conference of State and Municipal Offices for People With Disabilities (August 16, 2005)
"Recruiting Lawyers With Disabilities - Opportunities and Obstacles," roundtable sponsored by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (August 10, 2005)
"Overtime Snake Pit for Unwary Employers," sponsored by HFTP - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (June 22, 2005)
"Post-Employment Restrictions - Covenants Not to Compete, Prohibitions on Solicitation and Confidentiality Clauses," in-house presentation (June 15, 2005)
"Dealing With the Disabled Employee," sponsored by New York State Bar Association (June 10, 2005)
"In the Trenches: Today's NJ & NY Employment-Litigation Battles," Chubb Specialty Insurance (February 28, 2005)
"State & City Laws Affecting the Rights of Persons With Disabilities," sponsored by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (November 4, 2004)
"Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of Leave and Disability Laws," sponsored by the Council on Education in Management (October 19, 2004)
"Dealing with the Disabled Employee," sponsored by New York State Bar Association (June 9, 2004)

Media Mentions

Civic & Charitable

Melting Pot Theater Company, former board member