John A. Snyder Honored as 20 Year Circle Member for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
NEW YORK, NY (November 18, 2019) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Principal John A. Snyder has been honored as a 20 Year Circle member by Lawyers Alliance for New York, which connects attorneys with nonprofits serving communities in need. Mr. Snyder was one of 50 pro bono volunteers who received the organization’s 20 Year Circle award, honoring volunteer attorneys whose pro bono work through the organization has spanned at least 20 years. He was recognized as part of Lawyers Alliance for New York’s annual pro bono attorney awards ceremony, the 2019 Cornerstone Awards, in special recognition of its 50th anniversary.
“The firm congratulates John on this special recognition,” said Lori D. Bauer, New York City Office Managing Principal. “At Jackson Lewis, we are committed to giving back to people and organizations in need and encourage all attorneys to perform pro bono legal services or training each year. John’s commitment to Lawyers Alliance for New York has spanned more than 20 years and we applaud him for his dedication to serving his community.”
Mr. Snyder is a Principal in the New York City office of Jackson Lewis. He focuses his practice on litigating state and federal discrimination, retaliation, commission and wage and hour, contract, restrictive covenant, executive compensation, whistleblower and many other facets of employment-related litigation on behalf of management. Mr. Snyder provides advice and counseling on employee hiring and departure issues, drafts restrictive covenant, employment, and executive compensation agreements, as well as litigates and handles employment contract, executive compensation and non-competition matters throughout the country.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Lawyers Alliance for New York, and I am very proud to be part of a network that provides vital support to nonprofit organizations and social enterprises in New York City,” said Snyder. “I find myself in good company with the other honorees and applaud the support and legal work that they have provided to nonprofits over the years.”
Mr. Snyder has been involved with Lawyers Alliance’s pro bono efforts since he graduated from law school and was recognized by the organization in 2014 and 2011, for outstanding pro bono legal services to nonprofits.
Mr. Snyder earned his J.D. from New York University and his B.S., summa cum laude, from Seton Hall University.
The New York City office can be reached at (212) 545-4000.
About Lawyers Alliance for New York
The Lawyers Alliance for New York is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that are improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. By connecting lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, Lawyers Alliance for New York helps organizations to develop and provide housing, stimulate economic opportunity, improve urban health and education, promote community arts, and operate and advocate for vital programs that benefit low-income New Yorkers of all ages. During the past year, staff attorneys at Lawyers Alliance worked with more than 2,000 volunteer attorneys to represent more than 700 nonprofit clients on 1,350 matters.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
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