Law firm Vedder Price expands its New York office with the addition of labor and employment attorney John Paul Guyette.
New York City: New Talent Joins Vedder Price
In the bustling world of law, Vedder Price just got a boost! The esteemed firm has welcomed John Paul Guyette as a Shareholder in their Labor and Employment practice area, based in the NYC headquarters.
Elizabeth N. Hall, Vedder Price Shareholder and Chair of the Labor and Employment practice area, gleams with excitement. "Bringing John onboard beefs up our team and strengthens our ability to cope with the continually evolving demands of our clients," she says. Guyette, with his blend of law firm, government, and policy experience, deftly adds to the Vedder Price family.
Sporting a lawyer's hat for over three decades, Guyette honed his skills in litigation, specifically focusing on employment matters. His forte lies in general counseling, training, workplace investigations, as well as intricate disputes such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage violations. He's faced federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels, exhibiting versatility and resilience. NYC courts particularly applaud his acumen, given his proficiency in the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and local rules of practice[1][2][3][4].
John Paul Guyette proudly wears his J.D. from City University of New York School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His legal journey includes stints at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP in NYC and the New York City Law Department Office of Corporation Counsel, where he served as an assistant corporation counsel[1].
Guyette's laudable career hasn't gone unnoticed. He's been included in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for Labor and Employment Law - Management since 2022. In 2016, he bagged the Labor & Employment Law Division Chief Award, a recognition for his exceptional legal work on behalf of the City of New York[1].
About Vedder Price:
Vedder Price, rooted in 1952, is a flourishing commercial law firm with multiple global offices, including NYC. The firm strikes a remarkable balance between finance, corporate, labor and employment, and litigation legal services, boasting market-leading practices in global transportation finance, middle-market finance/M&A, executive compensation, and more[2]. Their long-standing relationships with prestigious organizations speak volumes about their excellence and commitment. Learn more about Vedder Price at https://www.vedderprice.com/.
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John Paul Guyette's extensive experience in employment law, coupled with his career in business and finance, makes him an ideal addition to Vedder Price's labor and employment practice area. His appointment as a Shareholder at Vedder Price, known for their expertise in business and finance, opens up opportunities for class actions in employment-related issues. This development in Guyette's career coincides with Vedder Price's commitment to careers in the legal field, particularly in areas like employment law.
