The Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP labor and employment team has strong expertise across a wide range of industries, including retail, technology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. The firm holds an impressive list of clients; notably, the firm has recently been retained by the State of New York in the sexual harassment case involving former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Grace Speights, based in Washington, DC, co-heads the practice with David McManus, who is based in New York. Speights is often engaged in crisis management assistance, such as investigating workplace misconduct claims and examining workplace cultures, while McManus represents major employers in litigation and arbitration. Terry Johnson, working from Princeton, has great experience on DEI issues, while Sharon Perley Masling, located in the Washington DC office, is hugely experienced in issues concerning workplace harassment and misconduct. Kathryn McGuigan is another prominent practitioner in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Key clients
- Amazon
- Aramark
- McLaren Racing
- Take-Two Interactive
- Toyota Motor North America
- Meta
- State of New York
Work highlights
- Retained to represent the State of New York in a high-profile sexual harassment case arising from interactions between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and members of his staff.
- Providing Amazon with day-to-day counseling on a wide variety of complex HR issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Grace Speights, David McManus