NEW YORK, NY (June 4, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm and more than 70 of its attorneys have been ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide nationally and across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
“We are honored to once again be recognized by Chambers and proud of the attorneys and teams behind this achievement,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects feedback from clients and peers who know our work firsthand. This recognition speaks to the trust our clients place in us and the strength of our team nationwide.”
Widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s most trusted rankings, Chambers USA provides a data-driven view of the market based on independent research, client feedback and peer insight.
Firm Highlights
- National rankings in:
- ERISA Litigation
- Immigration
- Labor & Employment
- Privacy & Data Security
- 12 Band 1 rankings (highest distinction) across 11 markets where the firm maintains offices:
- California
- Connecticut
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Virginia
- 70+ attorneys recognized across a range of Chambers rankings and distinctions
Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2026
- Star Individual and Senior Statespeople
- Howard Shapiro — Star Individual (Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation); Senior Statespeople (ERISA Litigation, national)
- Thomas P. Murphy — Senior Statespeople (Labor & Employment)
- Up and Coming
- Allison P. Dearington — Labor & Employment
- William Robert Gignilliat, IV — Labor & Employment
- Eric J. Gitig — Labor & Employment
- Chelsea L. Hartnett — Labor & Employment
- Andrew D. Kinghorn — Labor & Employment
- Benjamin C. Lau — Immigration
- Brock J. Pohlmeier — Labor & Employment
- Associates to Watch
- Porter S. Young — Immigration
- Porter S. Young — Immigration
- Congratulations to All Ranked Attorneys
- Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris — Labor & Employment
- Brett M. Anders — Labor & Employment
- Martin W. Aron — Labor & Employment
- Michael R. Bertoncini — Labor & Employment
- John K. Bennett — Labor & Employment
- Stacey C.S. Cerrone — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; ERISA Litigation (national)
- Deverie J. Christensen — Labor & Employment
- M. Robin Davis — Labor & Employment
- John E. Exner, IV — Immigration
- Jessica Feinstein — Immigration
- William R. Moseley — Labor & Employment
- Minnie Fu — Immigration
- Emily J. Gelhaus — Labor & Employment
- Michael A. Griffin — Labor & Employment
- David R. Golder — Labor & Employment
- Aimee Guthat — Immigration
- Mendy Halberstam — Labor & Employment
- Christopher E. Hoyme — Labor & Employment
- Gina K. Janeiro — Labor & Employment
- Danny W. Jarrett — Labor & Employment
- Darcy L. Jones — Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
- Jeffrey B. Keiper — Labor & Employment
- Ryan P. Lessmann — Labor & Employment
- Jessica L. Liss — Labor & Employment
- Brian L. McDermott — Labor & Employment
- Emmett F. McGee, Jr. — Labor & Employment
- Kirsten A. Milton — Labor & Employment
- D. Randle Moody, II — Labor & Employment
- Michael H. Neifach — Immigration
- Joy M. Napier-Joyce — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Nancy E. Oliver — Labor & Employment
- Suzanne G. Odom — Labor & Employment
- Melisa Panagakos — Labor & Employment
- Michael W. Padgett — Labor & Employment
- Christopher T. Patrick — Labor & Employment
- Amy L. Peck — Immigration (national)
- Patrick O. Peters — Labor & Employment
- John C. Petrella — Labor & Employment
- Jeffrey M. Place — Labor & Employment
- Nicola Ai Ling Prall — Immigration
- Patricia Anderson Pryor — Labor & Employment
- Robert W. Rachal — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Jenna Rinehart Rassif — Labor & Employment
- K. Joshua Scott — Labor & Employment
- Charles F. Seemann, III — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; ERISA Litigation (national)
- Robert Frederick Seidler — Labor & Employment
- Larry R. Seegull — Labor & Employment
- Stephen M. Silvestri — Labor & Employment
- Stephanie E. Satterfield — Labor & Employment
- Meredith K. Stewart — Immigration
- Margaret “Peggy” Strange — Labor & Employment
- Rick J. Sutherland — Labor & Employment
- Jeffrey Schwartz — Labor & Employment
- Kellie M. Thomas — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- René E. Thorne — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; ERISA Litigation (national)
- Mark Tilkens — Labor & Employment
- Paul T. Trimmer — Labor & Employment
- Vincent J. Tersigni — Labor & Employment
- Richard F. Vitarelli — Labor & Employment
- Lindsey White — Labor & Employment
- Debra Weiss Ford — Labor & Employment
- Kenneth M. Wentz, III — Labor & Employment
- Peter J. Woo — Labor & Employment
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. For more information, visit jacksonlewis.com.
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Kendall Melidosian
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(267) 319 7831
Kendall.Melidosian@jacksonlewis.com
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