Edward M. Cherof

Edward M. Cherof is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is also co-leader of the firm’s Workplace Training practice group.

Ed Cherof has over 40 years of experience working with companies to provide strategic advice and legal assistance in both unionized and non-union work environments. He regularly works with employers across the country to meet their labor and employee relations goals.

As an experienced labor relations practitioner, Ed negotiates collective bargaining agreements and regularly handles arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also has an excellent track record in developing creative and innovative programs to bolster positive employee relations.

He is recognized as a national leader in the area of management training and founded the Jackson Lewis Management Training Practice Group over 15 years ago. Ed continues to co-lead the firm’s national training group today and works with clients to develop and present personalized and outside-the-box training methods and curriculum. Ed has also taken on various leadership responsibilities with the Firm, and has served on its Board of Directors.

Honors and Recognitions

• The Best Lawyers in America©, “Employment Law — Management” and “Labor Law — Management” (2020-present)
• Legal 500 USA, “Recommended Attorney” (2020)
• Labor Relations Institute, Inc., “Top 100 Labor Attorneys in the United States” (2006)

Published Works

• Employee Benefits Law (Bureau of National Affairs, 1991) [Contributing Editor]