Brian S. Kaplan
PartnerGlobal Co-Chair, Employment practice
EXPERIENCE
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- B.S., University of Pennsylvania
magna cum laude
Benjamin Franklin Scholar
General Honors Program
Awards
Bylines
Seminars
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Global Co-Chair, Employment practice
Brian Kaplan has more than twenty-five years of experience representing employers and prominent senior executives in all aspects of employment-related litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration panels.
His litigation experience includes defense of claims of employment discrimination, retaliation and harassment, as well as claims brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws; disputes involving the enforcement of employment contracts and non-competition covenants; and tort claims such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference and defamation. Brian also advises clients on a broad variety of subjects, including: employee performance management, terminations and other disciplinary actions; employment, consulting and separation agreements; investigations of alleged harassment and other employee misconduct; employment policies and practices, including compliance with federal and state laws relating to wage and hour practices, leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations; reductions in force; and litigation avoidance.
Brian also served as Chair of the US Employment Practice from 2018-2022.
EXPERIENCE
Notable representations:
Awards
Chambers USA
The Legal 500 United States
Brian is repeatedly recognized by publications such as The Best Lawyers in America® (in the area of Litigation - Labor & Employment); American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell (as a Top-Rated, AV Preeminent® Lawyer in Labor & Employment); and New York Metro Super Lawyers.
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