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Brian Kaplan
Attorney

Brian Kaplan

Chair, US Employment Practice and Co-Chair, Global Employment Practice

New York, New York

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Employment Law

About Brian Kaplan

Brian S. Kaplan represents 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 sex, race, age and disability discrimination and sexual harassment and actions brought under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; disputes involving the enforcement of employment contracts and non-competition covenants; and tort claims arising out of the employment relationship such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference and defamation. Brian also advises clients on a broad variety of subjects including: terminations and other disciplinary actions; employment, consulting and separation agreements; investigations of alleged harassment and other employee misconduct; employment policies and practices; and litigation avoidance. Brian has been repeatedly recognized by publications such as The Best Lawyers in America (in the area of Litigation - Labor & Employment); Chambers & Partners USA (Band 5 in Labor & Employment - New York); The Legal 500 United States (as a leading litigator in Labor and Employment Disputes: Defense); American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell (as a Top-Rated, AV Preeminent Lawyer in Labor & Employment); and New York Metro Super Lawyers. “Considered an 'extraordinary lawyer,'" Brian "brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to any matter he handles. He is a well-seasoned litigator and advisor in employment matters. He combines a strong intellect with down to earth practicality in his approach to issues." (Sources quoted in The Legal 500) "Brian is an outstanding, knowledgeable attorney. His strengths are his intelligence, broad experience and creative problem solving." "He has great instincts, is a superb negotiator and runs an excellent team." (Sources quoted in Chambers and Partners USA 2021) *** Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome DLA Piper LLP (US) 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor New York, New York 10020-1104. (212) 335-4500

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