Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration

“Miles & Stockbridge PC has a strong reputation for its extensive Maryland presence and representation of major education, healthcare and retail clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. ...Adept in ADA and FMLA claims, as well as sexual harassment suits and investigations. ...Offers strength in labor relations matters, with notable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations.”  – Chambers Overview

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has once again ranked the labor and employment practice at Miles & Stockbridge on its list of leading law firms nationwide. In addition to ranking Miles & Stockbridge in Band 2 of Maryland firms, five of our lawyers are ranked for their work with employers: Kathleen Pontone, Suzzanne W. Decker, Kirsten M. Eriksson, Steven D. Frenkil and Stephanie K. Baron.

Kathie Pontone, Principal

Kathie is recognized in Band 1 for having “a wide-ranging practice which includes advising employers on wage and hour, discrimination and other contentious matters.” She also was called “an amazing, attentive attorney who is calm and helpful.”

Suzzanne Decker, Principal

Suzzanne, who is a past practice group leader and a current board member of the firm, moved up this year to Band 2 and is “noted for her skillful handling of a wide array of employment disputes. She is also sought out to provide compliance and litigation avoidance counsel.” Interviewees said she is a “very experienced attorney who is responsive and timely” who “helped us through a variety of complex difficult situations” and is “knowledgeable, relatable and efficient.”

Kristy Eriksson, Principal and Practice Co-Leader

Kristy is recognized for being “well versed in assisting employers with employment investigations and providing representation in claims relating to issues such as discrimination, retaliation and harassment, among others.” An interviewee also shared, “In addition to her wonderful legal service, Kirsten is a thought partner when navigating issues.”

Steve Frenkil, Principal

Steve is “especially well known for his representation of employers in the higher education sector. He handles complex disputes as well as providing ongoing counsel on employment issues.” One interviewee said, “Steven is very savvy. When he is working with you, he is thinking of the best interest of the organization at all times.”

Stephanie Baron, Principal and Practice Co-Leader

Stephanie debuted on the list this year. She regularly handles a wide variety of diverse employment matters and was also recognized for her work advising on “student misconduct and discrimination claims.” One interviewee shared, “Steph has been fabulous to work with. She’s smart, responsive and provides sound legal advice.”

Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Practice

Our Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice is one of the largest and most diverse practices of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region, enabling us to handle larger, more sophisticated matters in Maryland and beyond. We have made a conscious effort to coordinate all employment-related practitioners under one roof – benefits, labor, employment, immigration, workplace safety, and noncompetition litigation.

Spanning the gamut in terms of gender, race and age, our dedicated lawyers are emblematic of a more inclusive business world. Our team has extensive experience advising employers across a wide spectrum of industries. Our lawyers represent clients in federal and state courts and before numerous regulatory agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast regions of the country, and we have represented clients in other courts and agencies throughout the U.S.

Our overall practice encompasses over 20 separate areas of counseling and dispute resolution.

Click here for the news release with all the firm’s Chambers rankings.