Prominent Litigator Joins Jackson Lewis LLP in Morristown

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (February 23, 2011) – Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing workplace law firms, announced that Martin (Marty) Aron has joined the firm as Partner in its Morristown office. Until recently the Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Group at Edwards Angell Palmer Dodge LLP, Mr. Aron has represented employers in all facets of labor and employment matters for over 25 years. 

Mr. Aron has successfully defended employers in cases involving claims of discrimination on the basis of age, sex, sexual harassment, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation and disability.  He is also experienced in handling claims that arise under various state and federal statutes involving diverse issues such as family medical leave, whistle blowing, wage and hour regulation, unlawful competition, violation of restrictive covenants and theft of trade secrets. 

Richard J. Cino, Managing Partner of Jackson Lewis’ Morristown office, said, “Marty is a skilled and successful attorney whose extensive labor and employment experience make him an invaluable asset to the firm.  We are thrilled to welcome him to our Morristown team.”

Mr. Aron regularly litigates in state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitration forums for both unionized and non-union employers.  He is recognized by his peers as an experienced trial attorney, having achieved the designation of Certified Civil Trial Lawyer from the New Jersey Supreme Court.  He is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment issues, and certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), a designation attained through the HR Certification Institute.  In addition, Mr. Aron is a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers.

Mr. Aron’s practice consists of Fortune 100 companies with national and international operations as well as colleges, universities and emerging companies.  He advises employers in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, insurance, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, banking, retail, manufacturing and food distribution as well as non-profit and academic institutions.  He has been selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers from 2005 – 2011 and has been recognized in Chambers USA.

Mr. Aron is admitted to the Bar in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.  He received his B.A. from Rutgers College and his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

He can be contacted by calling (973) 538-6890 or emailing Martin.Aron@jacksonlewis.com.

About Jackson Lewis

Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with over 650 attorneys practicing in 46 cities nationwide.  We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Diversity Planning; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits, including Complex ERISA Litigation, Workplace Privacy and Executive Compensation; Global Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Trade Secrets, Non-Competes and Workplace Technology; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety Compliance and Corporate Diversity Counseling.  In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education, including e-Based Training; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Issues; Government Relations and Collegiate and Professional Sports.

For the 10th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations.  Representing a decade of excellence, Jackson Lewis has once again earned a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team.  Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel of Fortune 1000 companies in a survey conducted by BTI Consulting Group as “the single highest-ranked firm clients want by their side in employment battles.”  In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the categories of both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”  Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 5000 litigations and approximately 300 class actions; with over 2100 litigations brought to the firm in 2010 alone. Also, Jackson Lewis is affiliated with L & E Global employers’ counsel worldwide. 

Additional information about Jackson Lewis can be found at www.jacksonlewis.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Jackson Lewis
T: (703) 483-8373, E: hamml@jacksonlewis.com