Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises major corporations in the US on a range of contentious and non-contentious labor law issues. These include corporate campaigns, collective bargaining, and strike/work-stoppage preparation and management. On the disputes side, practice head Joseph Ragaglia in Philadelphia is a key name to note, leading the group alongside former National Labour Relations Board member Harry I. Johnson, III. The group hired Adam Abrahms, now based in Century City, from Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in June 2023, who often works on strategic labor-management relations matters and is experienced in courts at all levels. Daniel Bordoni in Washington DC stands out for his work in relation to multiemployer benefit plans, and David Broderdorf, also in Washington DC, is notable in his representation of both public and private companies. As a whole, the group is known for its work across the country, leveraging good relationships with federal, state and local agencies. DC’s Jonathan Fritts brings a wealth of experience to the team. Steven Wall, located in Philadelphia is the firm’s managing partner and a key lawyer in the team.
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Key clients
- United Parcel Service (UPS)
- Tesla
- Ford Motor Company
- New York State Teamsters Conference Pension & Retirement Fund
- Twitter/X
- United States Football League
- Whole Foods
- United States Soccer Federation
- Kraft Heinz
- Medstar Health
- Apple
Work highlights
- Represented United Parcel Service (UPS) in negotiations and provided strategic advice to UPS leadership.
- Acted for Tesla national labor counsel in legal compliance and labor strategy including NLRB litigation and appellate work.
- Represented Ford Motor Company in collective bargaining with the United Auto Workers (“UAW”), as part of the UAW’s bargaining with the “Big Three” automakers.
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Joseph C. Ragaglia, Harry I. Johnson III