DETROIT (June 11, 2008) – Thomas W.H. Barlow has joined Jackson Lewis LLP -- one of the country’s largest and fastest growing workplace law firms -- as a partner in its Detroit office. He is the second partner to join since Jackson Lewis established a Detroit office in February 2008.
A 1972 graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Barlow has long been listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is also among the distinguished list of Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Barlow specializes in representing management in all aspects of employment and labor law. His extensive experience in traditional labor law includes negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements and litigation of employment cases of all types throughout the United States. He defends allegations of discrimination and harassment, wrongful dismissal, Sarbanes-Oxley whistle-blowing and retaliation. He counsels employers on preventing disputes and advises on purchase/sales, severance plans, executive employment contracts, non-compete covenants and personnel policies. His work includes resolution of multi-employer benefit plan disputes, and he has successfully represented clients before many federal and state courts, including the Michigan State Supreme Court.
“Tom is an exceptionally talented workplace law attorney who has earned the trust of an impressive and committed base of clients that he brings with him to Jackson Lewis,” says Maurice G. Jenkins, Resident Manager of Jackson Lewis’ Detroit office. “We look forward to working with Tom to serve those clients in even broader capacities within our specialty practice of labor and employment law. Tom’s addition furthers our committed strategy of building a team of talented labor and employment lawyers who complement Jackson Lewis’ national reputation as workplace law experts.”
A native of Detroit, Mr. Barlow attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University where he received his bachelor’s degree. He received a juris doctorate from Duke University School of Law and he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (sections on Labor and Employment Law and Healthcare Law) and the New York Bar. Mr. Barlow is also a member of the North Oakland Medical Center Foundation’s board of directors and a former trustee of the Detroit Area American Heart Association. He is also a former member of the Birmingham Cable Television Commission.
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