Seven Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Lexology Index Thought Leaders – USA Listings
NEW YORK (Nov. 13, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce John L. Sander has been named Employment & Labor Lawyer of the Year at the Lexology Index Awards 2026. John was the sole recipient of the award, announced at the Nov. 5 ceremony at Pan Pacific London. Seven Jackson Lewis attorneys, including John, were recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index Thought Leaders – USA listings in the Employment & Labor and Immigration categories.
“These honors reflect the experience and dedication our attorneys bring to helping clients address their workplace legal needs,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “John’s recognition reflects the depth of his international employment law experience and his commitment to helping multinational employers navigate complex workplace challenges. We congratulate him on this achievement and all of our attorneys recognized as Thought Leaders.”
John is a principal in the firm’s Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office, co-leader of its International Employment group and chairman of L&E Global, the international alliance of employers’ counsel. His practice focuses on cross-border labor and employment matters for multinational clients. John has substantial experience in international dispute resolution and the reform of arbitration procedures.
John has served on the International Chamber of Commerce Commission on Arbitration and on the arbitration committee of the United States Council for International Business. He also teaches global labor and employment law as an adjunct professor at Cornell Law School and frequently speaks and writes on employment law, international arbitration, product liability, consumer fraud claims, class actions, trade secret protection, e-discovery and internal investigations. John earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School, his A.M. from Harvard University and his A.B. from Cornell University.
The attorneys recognized in the Thought Leaders – USA listings are:
Employment & Labor
• Minnie Fu
• Samantha N. Hoffman
• William J. Manning
• John L. Sander
• Katrin U. Schatz
• Pedro J. Torres-Díaz
Immigration
• Amy L. Peck
Presented by Law Business Research, the Lexology Index Awards recognize individuals and firms based on their performance in the publication’s research. Following an in-depth assessment of its findings, Lexology Index selects a lawyer and a firm of the year in each featured practice area.
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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