Jonathan Stoler has joined the New York office of Sheppard MullinRichter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm's Labor and Employmentpractice group, which was recognized by the Legal 500 in 2007 as among the bestin the United States.  Stoler will serveas head of the firm’s labor and employment practice in New York.  He most recently practiced as a partner inthe New York office of Heller Ehrman, where he co-chaired the office’s hiringcommittee.

Stoler is an accomplishedlitigator and counselor whose practice encompasses a wide range of labor andemployment matters, including the defense of single plaintiff and class actiondiscrimination, wrongful discharge and wage/hour claims, in addition toemployment contract, non-competition, whistleblower, sexual harassment andrelated claims.  He regularly representsclients in labor and employment litigations in federal and state courts, inarbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and the FinancialIndustry Regulation Authority, and in proceedings before various administrativeagencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S.Department of Labor and state agencies throughout the United States.  Stoler also represents clients in collectivebargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations and all stages of the laborelection process, including election campaigns and hearings before the NationalLabor Relations Board.

Stoler regularly counselsboth domestic and international clients regarding the preparation andadministration of personnel policies and provides advice to clients regardingreductions-in-force, discipline and discharge, employee disability and leavesof absence issues.  Stoler also advisesmanagement on union avoidance strategies, the labor aspects of mergers andacquisitions and the extraterritorial application of U.S. laws.

In 2007, Stoler wasindividually recognized by the Legal 500 as among the best labor lawyers in theU.S.

"With Jonathan joiningus and leading the New York employment practice, we continue to grow signaturegroups like Labor and Employment and expand national capabilities to betterserve client needs on both coasts.  OurNew York office continues to grow in breadth and depth, and Jonathan's strongemployment litigation background is an excellent addition," said GuyHalgren, chairman of the firm. 

Commented Stoler, "I am excited to grow the firm's New Yorkemployment practice and add to the firm’s already formidable capabilities onthe East Coast.  With a nationalreputation as a preeminent Labor and Employment group, Sheppard Mullin offers astrong platform for my practice." 

Stoler received a J.D. fromBrooklyn Law School in 1995 and a B.A. from SUNY Buffalo in 1991. 

Sheppard Mullin has more than40 attorneys based in its New York office. The firm's Labor and Employment practice group includes close to 70attorneys firmwide.

About Sheppard Mullin Richter &Hampton LLP

Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 100 firm with more than 520attorneys in 11 offices located throughout California and in New York,Washington, D.C. and Shanghai.  Thefirm's California offices are located in Los Angeles, Century City, SanFrancisco, Silicon Valley, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Diego and Del MarHeights.  Foundedin 1927 on the principle that the firm would succeed only if its attorneysdelivered prompt, high quality and cost-effective legal services, SheppardMullin provides legal counsel to U.S. and international clients.  Companies turn toSheppard Mullin to handle a full range of corporate and technology matters,high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions.  In the U.S., the firm's clients include morethan half of the Fortune 100 companies.  Formore information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com.