Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration

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 & Employment Practice Group 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: Suzzanne W. Decker, Stephanie K. Baron, Kirsten M. Eriksson, Steven D. Frenkil and Kathleen Pontone.

Labor & Employment clients interviewed by Chambers researchers shared the following about working with Miles & Stockbridge:

• "The firm provides the right attorneys for the work and are timely and responsive at all times."

• The team has the ability to recognize nuances and provide advice that considers the pluses and minuses of all options and potential consequences."

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Suzzanne Decker, Principal

Suzzanne, who is a past practice group leader and a current board member of the firm, is in Band 2 and “noted for her skillful handling of a wide array of employment disputes.” She was also sought out to provide compliance and litigation avoidance counsel.

Stephanie Baron, Principal and Practice Co-Leader

Stephanie 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 said she is "one of my most trusted resources on complex matters." Said another: "She's excellent, fast and she does an excellent job of understanding the biggest issues even when there are multiple aspects to them."

Kristy Eriksson, Principal and Practice Co-Leader

Kristy was 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.” One client praised her for providing "excellent practical and timely advice."

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.” An interviewee said Steve "is always very insightful and helpful to dissect complex employment matters," and another praised his specializing in "upper-level executive work."

Kathie Pontone, Principal

Kathie was again recognized for having a wide-ranging practice that includes advising employers on wage and hour, discrimination and other contentious matters. "She is very strong in all aspects," one client said.

Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Practice

Our Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Practice Group 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.