Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principals Justin R. Barnes and Jeffrey W. Brecher have been selected by the Burton Awards as recipients of the “2024 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards” for their article, “2022 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review.” Their recognized article discusses significant wage and hour developments at both the federal and state levels, as well as identifies state minimum wage rates. David T. Wiley, a recently retired knowledge management attorney for Jackson Lewis, also contributed to the piece. This year’s winners will be honored on May 20, 2024, at the Library of Congress.
“On behalf of Jackson Lewis, I want to congratulate Justin, Jeffrey and David for earning this prestigious legal writing award,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “Their article demonstrates their vast knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws, in addition to their exemplary writing skills. In exploring the intricate nuances of wage and hour laws, their analysis offers useful guidance to ensure businesses keep pace in this complex legal landscape.”
The Burton Awards is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit program run in association with the Library of Congress, presented by lead sponsor Law360, and co-sponsored by the American Bar Association. Winners are chosen from articles submitted from the nation's 1,000 largest law firms. 20 articles are selected by judges and law school professors, including professors from Harvard Law School, Georgetown Law Center, and UC Berkeley Law School. The Burton Awards were established to honor the finest accomplishments in law, including writing, reform, public service and interest, regulatory innovation and lifetime achievements in the profession.
Justin is co-leader of Jackson Lewis’ Wage and Hour group and the Atlanta office managing principal. His practice is focused on defending complex wage and hour class and collective actions and single plaintiff cases in state and federal courts across the country. Justin represents employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a variety of labor and employment-related issues. He also provides day-to-day advice and counsel on mitigating the risk of employment claims, and frequently speaks on a variety of workplace-related issues, including wage and hour compliance. Justin earned his J.D. from Wake Forest School of Law and his B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Jeffrey is co-leader of the firm's Wage and Hour practice group and also serves as the Long Island office litigation manager. He regularly advises clients on compliance with various state and federal laws affecting the workplace, including discrimination and related claims arising under Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act and New York State and City laws.
Jeffrey has litigated hundreds of cases, defending management at arbitration, before state and federal administrative agencies and at trial. Jeffrey earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and his B.A from Washington University in St. Louis.
“It is an honor to be selected to receive such a prestigious award within the legal industry,” said Justin and Jeffrey, in a joint statement. “We care deeply about the success of our clients, so it is essential that they have the most comprehensive insights about changes in laws relevant to their businesses. This recognition reinforces our commitment to staying ahead of industry developments to best serve our clients' needs.”
This marks the second consecutive year that Jackson Lewis attorneys have earned this recognition. In 2023, Principals Stephanie L. Adler Paindiris and Stephanie E. Satterfield were honored for their article, “Judge Jackson's Employment Rulings Embody Pragmatism.”
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