Fourteen lawyers from Baltimore-based Shawe Rosenthal LLP, “Management’s Workplace Lawyers,” have been recognized in the 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
A total of 12 Shawe Rosenthal partners were recognized by Best Lawyers in America®. Included in three categories in Best Lawyers® – Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, and Litigation-Labor and Employment – were:
- Bruce S. Harrison, who handles complex class action litigation and defends employers in high-risk discrimination claims;
- Eric Hemmendinger, who represents management in employment law litigation, including class actions and jury trials, and in traditional labor law;
- J. Michael McGuire, who represents management before the NLRB, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and arbitrating labor and employment disputes;
- Stephen D. Shawe, who represents clients in labor and employment matters with a concentration in the retail and manufacturing industries; and
- Co-Managing Partner Gary L. Simpler, who is well known for his experience working with employers in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
In addition, five partners were recognized in two Best Lawyers® categories: Employment Law-Management and Litigation-Labor and Employment:
- Mark J. Swerdlin, who has extensive experience defending employers in matters including discrimination and contract claims and representing management in traditional labor matters;
- Co-Managing Partner Teresa D. Teare, who represents companies in employment-related litigation and counsels management on human resources issues.
- Parker E. Thoeni, who handles both employment and labor matters for management.
- Elizabeth Torphy-Donzella, who defends employers in cases involving employment discrimination, harassment, contracts, and torts, and provides human resources counseling; and
- Lindsey A. White, who works closely with employers to prevent and defend employment law claims, including recommending and providing representation in mediation or settlement negotiations.
Finally, two Shawe Rosenthal partners were recognized in one Best Lawyers® category:
- Darryl G. McCallum (Litigation-Labor and Employment), who concentrates in employment law matters, including the defense of race, sex, and other discrimination suits; and
- Fiona W. Ong (Employment Law-Management), who defends employers in discrimination matters and advises management on personnel issues.
Two Shawe Rosenthal attorneys were recognized in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
- Veronica Yu Welsh (Labor and Employment Law-Employee, Labor and Employment Law-Management, and Litigation-Labor and Employment), who is a partner with a strong background in employment defense and investigations; and
- Courtney B. Amelung (Labor and Employment Law-Management), who is an experienced litigator and also provides counsel to human resources professionals.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers in America® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer review evaluation. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers® “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
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About Shawe Rosenthal LLP (http://www.shawe.com/)
Shawe Rosenthal LLP has a national reputation as “Management’s Workplace Lawyers.” Founded in 1947, Shawe Rosenthal represents and advises management in employment and labor law matters. The firm’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies to smaller businesses and non-profits in a wide range of industries. Its practice includes both litigation and preventive measures. Shawe Rosenthal’s tenacious, results-oriented approach produces results in the courtroom, respect in agency proceedings, and sound, proactive guidance in workplace policy.
