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James G. Ryan is the chair of the firm’s employment litigation practice which is comprised of four partners, four associates, and two of counsel. He regularly represents the firm’s clients in cases involving discrimination claims, post employment covenants, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, whistleblowers, proprietary information, unfair business practices, covenants not to compete, hiring, promotion, termination, discipline, reductions in force, and sexual harassment. His caseload also includes matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley, ERISA, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York State Labor Law. Jim appears on behalf of the firm’s clients in federal and state courts, before federal, state and local administrative agencies, and in mediation and arbitration proceedings relating to all of the aforementioned areas. He offers advice and training, including seminars and bulletins, on avoiding discrimination and other employment claims. Jim also contributes articles to and comments for various publications. | 