NEW YORK, NY (June 20, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephanie Adler-Paindiris, Ross M. Gardner and Alessandro “Alex” G. Villanella have been recognized by the BTI Consulting Group’s 2024 report as Client Service All-Stars. According to BTI, the Client Service All-Stars deliver incomparable levels of client service excellence, demonstrate an unrelenting pursuit to find what best fulfills their clients’ needs, can simplify the most complex of legal matters and are unwavering in their dedication to clients.
“Stephanie, Ross and Alex are true champions of problem-solving for our clients,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “They understand exactly what clients need and effortlessly craft solutions that tackle immediate issues and safeguard against future challenges. They uphold the firm’s client service standards to the highest degree, and the entire firm congratulates them on this accomplishment.”
Stephanie is a principal in the firm’s Orlando office. She is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and serves as co-leader of the firm's Litigation group. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts throughout the country, Stephanie defends class and collective actions on behalf of employers and provides legal advice and counsel to help her clients navigate today’s legal and business workplace challenges. She has represented clients in more than a dozen trials before juries and judges in state and federal courts, as well as appearing before administrative juries and agencies. She participates in arbitrations and administrative hearings before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings as well as AAA and FINRA. Stephanie is one of only 16 attorneys to earn this recognition for three consecutive years.
Ross is a principal in the firm’s Omaha office. He represents management in all aspects of traditional labor law and related litigation. Additionally, Ross’ practice includes a heavy emphasis on management training and desktop advice, emphasizing labor relations and maintaining an issue-free work environment. He has developed and conducted hundreds of training sessions, educating all management levels in businesses spanning diverse industry groups, including transportation and warehousing, healthcare, construction, telecommunications and food manufacturing.
Alex is a principal in the firm’s Long Island office. His practice focuses on traditional labor law, including collective bargaining, labor arbitration, contract administration, and representation and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and improper practices proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board. Alex has represented employers in putative class and collective wage and hour lawsuits across a variety of industries and has litigated employment disputes regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation before federal and state courts, as well as the EEOC and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
The BTI Client Service All-Stars list features attorneys recognized for their exceptional client service by top legal decision-makers at organizations with $700 million or more in revenue. The list is compiled based on unsolicited and confidential feedback gathered from over 350 in-depth interviews. Earlier this year, the firm ranked at number 15 in BTI's 2024 Client Service A-Team report.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ 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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