Seyfarth Expands Labor Practice with Team in Atlanta

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of a group of lawyers to its Labor & Employment department in Atlanta, led by partners John L. Telford, Jr. and John A. “Jack” Lambremont. Both join Seyfarth from Littler Mendelson LLP, along with associates Kyllan Kershaw and Kaitlyn Whiteside, and bring a practice focused exclusively on traditional labor matters.

Telford and Lambremont work closely together and devote their practice to labor concerns, including union negotiations, collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, election campaigns, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, business restructuring, and matters under the Railway Labor Act.

“Both John and Jack are outstanding labor lawyers who we know well and who we have also had the opportunity to work closely with on a number of matters,” Seyfarth Labor & Employment chair Lisa Damon said. “They exemplify our client service philosophy and bolster the ranks of our nationally recognized labor practice.”

“We’re excited to have such an accomplished team of labor lawyers join us,” said Brad Livingston, chair of Seyfarth’s Labor practice. “It’s a perfect fit for us and a great opportunity for John and Jack to grow their practice and also provide their clients with a full-service platform.”

With more than 400 lawyers, Seyfarth’s national Labor & Employment department stands at the forefront of the employment industry, defending companies of all sizes at the epicenter of today’s largest, most complex, and strategic matters.

“John and Jack are a well-respected team and an important addition that further expands our Atlanta office,” said Steven Kennedy, managing partner of Seyfarth’s Atlanta office. “As this office continues to grow, this group brings an innovative energy and enthusiasm for collaboration that fits perfectly with our team here.”

Founded in 1996, Seyfarth’s Atlanta office has grown to more than 80 lawyers during the past two decades who practice in nearly all areas of the law. Led by Seyfarth’s Atlanta office, the firm is also lead counsel to Browning-Ferris Industries of California in its high-profile appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit regarding the NLRB’s controversial ruling that altered the joint employer criteria under the National Labor Relations Act.

About the New Partners:

John L. Telford represents employers in traditional labor union-related matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, election campaigns, proceedings before the NLRB and matters governed by the Railway Labor Act. He has extensive experience guiding clients through the labor and employment issues associated with mergers, acquisitions and other business restructuring initiatives. 

Telford, notably, was an associate with Seyfarth in the Atlanta office from 2000-2003. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School and earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University.  Prior to attending law school, John worked in the oil industry overseas in Nigeria, Dubai, Kuwait and Yemen.

John A. “Jack” Lambremont focuses his practice on labor relations and collective bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act. He has substantial experience working with employers of all sizes, across a broad range of industries, to ensure that labor relations complications do not disrupt business objectives. His also provides high-level strategic counsel to businesses on how to minimize their risk for a labor disruption.

Lambremont received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina’s School of Law, after earning his undergraduate degree from George Mason University, with high honors.

About Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw has more than 850 attorneys and provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation, corporate and real estate. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco, Shanghai, Sydney and Washington, D.C., Seyfarth’s clients include over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and reflect virtually every industry and segment of the economy. A recognized leader in delivering value and innovation for legal services, Seyfarth’s acclaimed SeyfarthLean® client service model has earned numerous accolades from a variety of highly respected third parties, including industry associations, consulting firms and media. For more information, please visit www.seyfarth.com.

Contacts:

Brian Kiefer, Director of Public Relations
(312) 460-6401, bkiefer@seyfarth.com

Martin Grego, Public Relations Manager
(312) 460-6659, mgrego@seyfarth.com