Represented management in employment disputes before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and other tribunals throughout the United States in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits.Defended employers in actions brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). Counseled clients on day-to-day labor and employment issues, including preparation of employee handbooks and policies, drafting employment and separation agreements, and union/labor relations management.Advised on international employment matters, including the planning and implementation of global workforce reductions and collective dismissals, the preparation of cross-border employment agreements, and carrying out performance-based terminations. Advised on employment aspects of cross-border mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations.