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Nick Geannacopulos

Nick Geannacopulos

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, United States

Work Department

Labor and Employment Department; Labor and Employee Relations Practice Group; Employment Litigation and Counseling Practice Group.

Position

Nick Geannacopulos is the Managing Partner of the San Francisco office and a member of the Labor and Employment Department's Leadership Team. His practice is devoted to representing employers in all aspects of labor relations, including collective bargaining, strikes, unfair labor practice charges and trials, acquisitions and mergers involving union and non-union companies, class and contract arbitrations, and advice pertaining to the National Labor Relations Act. He has represented management in collective bargaining negotiations in many parts of the country in the energy, manufacturing cement, and entertainment industry. Nick also represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims related to wage hour issues, federal and state anti-discrimination laws, and ERISA. Nick works for clients in many industries including manufacturing, entertainment, and retail, and has been recognized as one of the top 28 employment lawyers for client service and results in a nationwide survey conducted by BTI Consulting.

Career

Nick has been with Seyfarth Shaw since 1986. He became a partner in 1992. He served on the Firm's Administrative Committee from 1994-2002. Nick also served as the Managing Partner of San Francisco office 2005-2016, and the interim managing partner Sacramento office 2015-2016.

Languages

English.

Memberships

Member of California State Bar since 1984; Bar Association of San Francisco; ABA.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Santa Clara (1981), magna cum laude; JD, University of California Berkeley (1984).

Leisure

Reading, boxing, Napa Valley, physical fitness, family.