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Labor and Employment Partner Jonathan Stoler Joins Sheppard Mullin New York
Office Continues Expansion With Practice Group Growth
| Source: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - April 28, 2008) - Jonathan Stoler has joined the New York office
of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm's Labor
and Employment practice group, which was recognized by the Legal 500 in
2007 as among the best in the United States. Stoler will serve as head of
the firm's labor and employment practice in New York. He most recently
practiced as a partner in the New York office of Heller Ehrman, where he
co-chaired the office's hiring committee.
Stoler is an accomplished litigator and counselor whose practice
encompasses a wide range of labor and employment matters, including the
defense of single plaintiff and class action discrimination, wrongful
discharge and wage/hour claims, in addition to employment contract,
non-competition, whistleblower, sexual harassment and related claims. He
regularly represents clients in labor and employment litigations in federal
and state courts, in arbitrations before the American Arbitration
Association and the Financial Industry Regulation Authority, and in
proceedings before various administrative agencies, including the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor and state
agencies throughout the United States. Stoler also represents clients in
collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations and all stages of
the labor election process, including election campaigns and hearings
before the National Labor Relations Board.
Stoler regularly counsels both domestic and international clients regarding
the preparation and administration of personnel policies and provides
advice to clients regarding reductions-in-force, discipline and discharge,
employee disability and leaves of absence issues. Stoler also advises
management on union avoidance strategies, the labor aspects of mergers and
acquisitions and the extraterritorial application of U.S. laws.
In 2007, Stoler was individually recognized by the Legal 500 as among the
best labor lawyers in the U.S.
"With Jonathan joining us and leading the New York employment practice, we
continue to grow signature groups like Labor and Employment and expand
national capabilities to better serve client needs on both coasts. Our New
York office continues to grow in breadth and depth, and Jonathan's strong
employment litigation background is an excellent addition," said Guy
Halgren, chairman of the firm.
Commented Stoler, "I am excited to grow the firm's New York employment
practice and add to the firm's already formidable capabilities on the East
Coast. With a national reputation as a preeminent Labor and Employment
group, Sheppard Mullin offers a strong platform for my practice."
Stoler received a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1995 and a B.A. from
SUNY Buffalo in 1991.
Sheppard Mullin has more than 40 attorneys based in its New York office.
The firm's Labor and Employment practice group includes close to 70
attorneys firmwide.
About Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 100 firm with more than 520
attorneys in 11 offices located throughout California and in New York,
Washington, D.C. and Shanghai. The firm's California offices are located
in Los Angeles, Century City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Orange County,
Santa Barbara, San Diego and Del Mar Heights. Founded in 1927 on the
principle that the firm would succeed only if its attorneys delivered
prompt, high quality and cost-effective legal services, Sheppard Mullin
provides legal counsel to U.S. and international clients. Companies turn
to Sheppard Mullin to handle a full range of corporate and technology
matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the
U.S., the firm's clients include more than half of the Fortune 100
companies. For more information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com.