Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  He is particularly well-versed in benefits-related litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).  Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick defends complex class actions and single-plaintiff lawsuits under ERISA.  In the class action realm, he has defended various types of claims, including claims for benefits and claims for breach of fiduciary duty, including 401(k) fee litigation.

In addition to his ERISA litigation practice, Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick has significant experience in general employment matters.  He regularly assists in the defense of complex litigation matters brought under the National Labor Relations Act, and represents clients in hearings before the National Labor Relations Board and in grievance arbitrations.  Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick represents clients in litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.  He also counsels various clients on day-to-day employment law matters and assists clients with revisions to employee handbooks, employee-related policies, and employment applications.

Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick leads the firm’s LGBT Affinity Group.  He is also a member of the policy committee of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, an organization dedicated to the safety, support and development of LGBT youth in Illinois schools.

Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  He is particularly well-versed in benefits-related litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).  Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick defends complex class actions and single-plaintiff lawsuits under ERISA.  In the class action realm, he has defended various types of claims, including claims for benefits and claims for breach of fiduciary duty, including 401(k) fee litigation.

In addition to his ERISA litigation practice, Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick has significant experience in general employment matters.  He regularly assists in the defense of complex litigation matters brought under the National Labor Relations Act, and represents clients in hearings before the National Labor Relations Board and in grievance arbitrations.  Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick represents clients in litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.  He also counsels various clients on day-to-day employment law matters and assists clients with revisions to employee handbooks, employee-related policies, and employment applications.

Mr. Schwartz-Fenwick leads the firm’s LGBT Affinity Group.  He is also a member of the policy committee of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, an organization dedicated to the safety, support and development of LGBT youth in Illinois schools.