RachelBernasconi
Partner
International Employment Law
rbernasconi@seyfarth.com
Rachel takes a lead role advising Australia's foremost companies in their high-stakes employment matters and industrial disputes.
More About Rachel
Rachel's practice focuses on employment, labour law, and discrimination matters. She works closely with large organisations, in relation to both blue-collar and white-collar workforces, to find solutions that meet their strategic aims whilst minimising their employment law risks.
Rachel has also worked closely with large corporate and government business enterprises to:
- Defend employment litigation in numerous Australian jurisdictions
- Reduce industrial and legal risks associated with major business restructuring
- Develop and implement strategic industrial arrangements and collective bargaining strategies
- Manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and deal with industrial action
- Manage discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and proceedings
Most recently, Rachel has assisted a large corporate client navigate a difficult change management process including defending litigation by unions; secured a termination of protected industrial action by Fair Work Commission on safety grounds; and successfully pursued former employees for breaches of post-employment obligations.
Rachel’s clients have described her as “magnificent: highly pragmatic and very commercial,” “an excellent lawyer who gives digestible advice in a practical and structured form,” and “a real standout lawyer." Rachel is recognised for employment law by Chambers and Partners (2013-2021), Doyle's Guide (2012, 2014-2021), and Best Lawyers (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2022).
Rachel has completed courses in strategy, management and negotiation at Harvard University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
Rachel has also worked closely with large corporate and government business enterprises to:
- Defend employment litigation in numerous Australian jurisdictions
- Reduce industrial and legal risks associated with major business restructuring
- Develop and implement strategic industrial arrangements and collective bargaining strategies
- Manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and deal with industrial action
- Manage discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and proceedings
Most recently, Rachel has assisted a large corporate client navigate a difficult change management process including defending litigation by unions; secured a termination of protected industrial action by Fair Work Commission on safety grounds; and successfully pursued former employees for breaches of post-employment obligations.
Rachel’s clients have described her as “magnificent: highly pragmatic and very commercial,” “an excellent lawyer who gives digestible advice in a practical and structured form,” and “a real standout lawyer." Rachel is recognised for employment law by Chambers and Partners (2013-2021), Doyle's Guide (2012, 2014-2021), and Best Lawyers (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2022).
Rachel has completed courses in strategy, management and negotiation at Harvard University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
- LLB, University of Sydney
- BCom, University of Sydney
- An Australian legal practitioner admitted in New South Wales
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Recognition
12/05/2023
Seyfarth Named a 2023 IEL Elite Firm by International Employment Lawyer
- Recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific for Employment (2013-2023)
- Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia, Labour & Employment Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2024)
- Rated "Leading" in Employment Law, Doyle’s Guide (2018-2023)
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Elite (2022, 2024)
- Awarded “Lawyer of the Year, Labour & Employment Law, Sydney” by Best Lawyers Australia (2022)
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Co-Author, "International Women's Day - Insights for leading employers on how they can #EmbraceEquity in the workplace," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 8, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Modern Slavery Reporting in Australia: What Businesses Ought to Know," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Asia-Pacific Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 13, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "The Future of the World of Work—Legal Implications, Issues, and Leadership Opportunities," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2021)
Rachel takes a lead role advising Australia's foremost companies in their high-stakes employment matters and industrial disputes.
More About Rachel
Rachel's practice focuses on employment, labour law, and discrimination matters. She works closely with large organisations, in relation to both blue-collar and white-collar workforces, to find solutions that meet their strategic aims whilst minimising their employment law risks.
Rachel has also worked closely with large corporate and government business enterprises to:
- Defend employment litigation in numerous Australian jurisdictions
- Reduce industrial and legal risks associated with major business restructuring
- Develop and implement strategic industrial arrangements and collective bargaining strategies
- Manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and deal with industrial action
- Manage discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and proceedings
Most recently, Rachel has assisted a large corporate client navigate a difficult change management process including defending litigation by unions; secured a termination of protected industrial action by Fair Work Commission on safety grounds; and successfully pursued former employees for breaches of post-employment obligations.
Rachel’s clients have described her as “magnificent: highly pragmatic and very commercial,” “an excellent lawyer who gives digestible advice in a practical and structured form,” and “a real standout lawyer." Rachel is recognised for employment law by Chambers and Partners (2013-2021), Doyle's Guide (2012, 2014-2021), and Best Lawyers (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2022).
Rachel has completed courses in strategy, management and negotiation at Harvard University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
Rachel has also worked closely with large corporate and government business enterprises to:
- Defend employment litigation in numerous Australian jurisdictions
- Reduce industrial and legal risks associated with major business restructuring
- Develop and implement strategic industrial arrangements and collective bargaining strategies
- Manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and deal with industrial action
- Manage discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and proceedings
Most recently, Rachel has assisted a large corporate client navigate a difficult change management process including defending litigation by unions; secured a termination of protected industrial action by Fair Work Commission on safety grounds; and successfully pursued former employees for breaches of post-employment obligations.
Rachel’s clients have described her as “magnificent: highly pragmatic and very commercial,” “an excellent lawyer who gives digestible advice in a practical and structured form,” and “a real standout lawyer." Rachel is recognised for employment law by Chambers and Partners (2013-2021), Doyle's Guide (2012, 2014-2021), and Best Lawyers (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2022).
Rachel has completed courses in strategy, management and negotiation at Harvard University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
- LLB, University of Sydney
- BCom, University of Sydney
- An Australian legal practitioner admitted in New South Wales
Related Services
Related Regions
Blogs
Related News & Insights
-
Blog Post
Mar 6, 2024
International Women’s Day 2024: Pay gaps, the law of averages and accelerating progress
-
Blog Post
Mar 4, 2024
The next ten years: Seyfarth’s partners discuss the future of employment and workplace safety law in Australia
-
Blog Post
Feb 28, 2024
A decade in Australia: Seyfarth’s partners reflect on changes in employment and workplace safety law
-
Recognition
12/05/2023
Seyfarth Named a 2023 IEL Elite Firm by International Employment Lawyer
- Recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific for Employment (2013-2023)
- Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia, Labour & Employment Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2024)
- Rated "Leading" in Employment Law, Doyle’s Guide (2018-2023)
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Elite (2022, 2024)
- Awarded “Lawyer of the Year, Labour & Employment Law, Sydney” by Best Lawyers Australia (2022)
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Co-Author, "International Women's Day - Insights for leading employers on how they can #EmbraceEquity in the workplace," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 8, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Modern Slavery Reporting in Australia: What Businesses Ought to Know," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Asia-Pacific Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 13, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "The Future of the World of Work—Legal Implications, Issues, and Leadership Opportunities," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2021)