Michael Pappas is an experienced employment law attorney who has been successfully representing and advising clients for more than 28 years. Mr. Pappas has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour matters, employment discrimination and harassment, whistleblowing and retaliation, trade secrets and non-compete agreements, employee privacy and social media, executive compensation, employment contracts, wrongful termination, disability and medical leave laws, and employment practice compliance reviews. He has proven expertise handling complex lawsuits, class actions, financial industry arbitrations, and proceedings before government agencies, as well as conducting internal investigations and policy audits, and providing practical and strategic advice and counseling.
During his career, Mr. Pappas has provided effective and efficient legal representation to a diverse group of clients, from individuals to small businesses to the largest corporations in America. He has a long track record of achieving outstanding results and helping clients accomplish their goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Pappas practiced at the nation’s top employment law firms for more than 24 years. For more than a decade, Mr. Pappas was a Partner at one of the leading employment & labor law firm in the United States. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Law, where he was a Distinguished Scholar and an Editor of the Boston University Law Review.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2014 | 03/31/2022 |
CA | Active | 2012 | 06/15/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1990 | 03/03/2022 |
Legal answers | 166 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar | Boston University School of Law | 1987 |
Law Review | Boston University School of Law | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Littler Mendelson | 2001 - 2014 |
Adjunct Professor | New York University School Of Continuing & Professional Studies | 1996 - 1997 |
Partner | Roberts & Finger | 1994 - 2001 |
Associate | Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe | 1991 - 1994 |
Associate | Baer Marks & Upham | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hellenic Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Lexis Practice Advisor Journal | Reduce Litigation Risks When Hiring From a Competitor | 2017 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing | Negotiating Settlement Agreements on Behalf of Employees | 2016 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing | Drafting and Filing Summary Judgment Motions For EEO Claims | 2015 |
Littler ASAP | Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't: Terminating Accused Harasser Can Lead to Liability for “Sex Stereotyping” | 2009 |
Littler ASAP | A “Constructive” Decision: The Employee Choice Doctrine Is Alive and Well in New York | 2007 |
Littler ASAP | New York Employers Must Obtain Proof of Age From “Youthful” Employees | 2006 |
Employee Relations Law Journal | Is There a Better Way? Compulsory Arbitration of Employment Discrimination Claims after Gilmer | 1994 |
Boston University Law Review | Editor | 1989 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
St John's University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hellenic Lawyers Association - Continuing Legal Education | Advising Clients on Employment Matters: The Plaintiff's Perspective | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Biz2Credit, Inc. v. Kular, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 66674 | |
Moore v. Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 107111 | |
Dollar v. Brooklyn Hosp. Ctr., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122780 | |
Rooney v. Brown Group Retail, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34918 | |
Nicholson v. Staffing Auth., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11616 |
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Deeba Anwari, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
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Mr. Pappas is an experienced attorney who works hard for his clients. Highly recommended.
Nicole Levy, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
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I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Deeba Anwari, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Other
Mr. Pappas is an experienced attorney who works hard for his clients. Highly recommended.
Nicole Levy, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
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I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Brian Greben, Unknown Attorney on Dec 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pappas is one of the finest Employment and Labor attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services.