LorieAlmon
Partner
Labor & Employment
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Lorie’s practice is focused on employment litigation, with an emphasis on complex, high-profile, and high-stakes proceedings.
More About Lorie
Lorie is chair of Seyfarth and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2016.
As a practitioner, Lorie focuses on litigation of complex claims, regularly defending employers in connection with their most challenging disputes. Lorie serves as lead counsel in discrimination class actions, wage hour cases, and FINRA arbitrations, chairing teams of attorneys across the country.
Lorie has been recognized by her peers as a leader in her field. Both Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2016-2022), Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2018-2024), and The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021) identify her as a leading lawyer for Labor and Employment and Litigation. Lorie was named to BTI Client Services All-Stars (2020) and Crain’s New York Business named Lorie as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law." Since 2015, she has been ranked by Lawdragon on its list of "The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys - Top 100." Over the years, Lorie has also been recognized in numerous ways, including being selected in 2011 by The American Lawyer as one of the top "45 Under 45" women lawyers in The Am Law 200 (ALM Media Properties, LLC) and the NACD Directorship’s "Directorship 100" list of "the most influential directors, officers, professionals and institutions" in corporate America (2011). She has also been named one of the nation’s "Fab Fifty" litigators under the age of 45 by The American Lawyer (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2007), recognized as one of the top "40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States by the National Law Journal (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2005), and picked as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" by Lawdragon (2006).
Lorie is a member of the firm's Executive and Compensation Committees, the Labor & Employment Department’s Leadership Team, and formerly served as co-manager of the firm's New York office. Lorie also sits on the Board of Directors of Jumpstart, one of the nation's fastest-growing and most respected nonprofit organizations in the field of early childhood education. Lorie was awarded Seyfarth's "Inspirational Leadership Award" in recognition of her commitment to Jumpstart, and to involving those around her in making a difference in the community.
Lorie has been recognized by her peers as a leader in her field. Both Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2016-2022), Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2018-2024), and The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021) identify her as a leading lawyer for Labor and Employment and Litigation. Lorie was named to BTI Client Services All-Stars (2020) and Crain’s New York Business named Lorie as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law." Since 2015, she has been ranked by Lawdragon on its list of "The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys - Top 100." Over the years, Lorie has also been recognized in numerous ways, including being selected in 2011 by The American Lawyer as one of the top "45 Under 45" women lawyers in The Am Law 200 (ALM Media Properties, LLC) and the NACD Directorship’s "Directorship 100" list of "the most influential directors, officers, professionals and institutions" in corporate America (2011). She has also been named one of the nation’s "Fab Fifty" litigators under the age of 45 by The American Lawyer (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2007), recognized as one of the top "40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States by the National Law Journal (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2005), and picked as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" by Lawdragon (2006).
Lorie is a member of the firm's Executive and Compensation Committees, the Labor & Employment Department’s Leadership Team, and formerly served as co-manager of the firm's New York office. Lorie also sits on the Board of Directors of Jumpstart, one of the nation's fastest-growing and most respected nonprofit organizations in the field of early childhood education. Lorie was awarded Seyfarth's "Inspirational Leadership Award" in recognition of her commitment to Jumpstart, and to involving those around her in making a difference in the community.
- JD, University of Virginia School of Law
Robert F. Kennedy Award, Class of 1994
- BA, University of Vermont
With honors
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- US District Court, District of Connecticut
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
- US District Court, District of Vermont
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- Recognized for Labor & Employment (New York) by Chambers USA (2016-2023)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2018-2024) and Employment Law - Management (2023-2024)
- Nominated as one of Thomson Reuters' Stand-out Lawyers (2022)
- Recognized as one of the Top 500 Leading US Corporate Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon (2020-2023)
- Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars (2020)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021)
- Recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law" (2020)
- Recognized as a "Labor & Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (Euromoney Institutional Investor) (2020-2021)
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Litigation Counsel of America, past fellow
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Diversity Law Institute
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Trial Law Institute
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American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation sections
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New York State Bar Association; Managing Partner Section board member
- Co-Author, "New York City Finally Provides the 'Key to NYC' – But Does it Open the Door to All of the Answers?" Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 19, 2021)
- Co-Author, "The Never Ending Story – More COVID-19 Guidance for New York: Adoption of an Emergency Regulation for Face Coverings and Proposed Rollbacks of Industry-Specific Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "'It’s Totally Random, Dude' – New Jersey Reveals Reduced, But Multi-Pronged Masking, Distancing, and Other COVID Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 27, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Lifting All Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travel," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 12, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Getting Back To Normal: New York Further Modifies Travel Quarantine Rules for Vaccinations, Amends Guidance on Certain Gatherings, and Allows More Industries to Reopen," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Slightly Modifies Quarantine Rules to Partially Align with CDC Recommendations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 30, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Enforcement of New York’s COVID-related Occupancy Limits on Worship Services," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 30, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York and New Jersey Issue New Restrictions In Light of Increased COVID-19 Cases," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2020)
- Co-Author, "School’s Back in Session for Universities This Fall: New York Issues Detailed Guidance for Higher Education Institutions, as well as Low Risk Arts & Entertainment and Media Production, as the State Looks Forward to Phase Four and Beyond," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 25, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Returning to Work, a Moving Target: New York State Updates and New York City Issues Guidance as New York City Enters Phase Two," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Three," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Two," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Moves Forward," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Modifies, Clarifies Its Business Closure Order," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Orders All non-'Life Sustaining Businesses' to Cease Physical Operations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Contributing Author, Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report (since 2008).
- Contributing Author, Workplace Class Action Blog, available at: www.workplaceclassaction.com.
- Board of Editors, Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation, ALM Law Journal Press (2012). Definitive treatise on wage and hour litigation.
- Panelist, "Addressing the Importance of ESG in Commercial Real Estate Investment," Information Management Network (IMN)’s 19th Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing, Laguna Beach CA (January 19, 2023)
- Moderator, "Cultivating Inclusive Well Communities and Allyship," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "17th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "16th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Webinar," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2020)
- Panelist, "Diversity in the Law Department, Law Firm & Courts," New York County Lawyers Association (May 16, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "15th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Webinar," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2019)
Lorie’s practice is focused on employment litigation, with an emphasis on complex, high-profile, and high-stakes proceedings.
More About Lorie
Lorie is chair of Seyfarth and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2016.
As a practitioner, Lorie focuses on litigation of complex claims, regularly defending employers in connection with their most challenging disputes. Lorie serves as lead counsel in discrimination class actions, wage hour cases, and FINRA arbitrations, chairing teams of attorneys across the country.
Lorie has been recognized by her peers as a leader in her field. Both Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2016-2022), Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2018-2024), and The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021) identify her as a leading lawyer for Labor and Employment and Litigation. Lorie was named to BTI Client Services All-Stars (2020) and Crain’s New York Business named Lorie as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law." Since 2015, she has been ranked by Lawdragon on its list of "The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys - Top 100." Over the years, Lorie has also been recognized in numerous ways, including being selected in 2011 by The American Lawyer as one of the top "45 Under 45" women lawyers in The Am Law 200 (ALM Media Properties, LLC) and the NACD Directorship’s "Directorship 100" list of "the most influential directors, officers, professionals and institutions" in corporate America (2011). She has also been named one of the nation’s "Fab Fifty" litigators under the age of 45 by The American Lawyer (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2007), recognized as one of the top "40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States by the National Law Journal (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2005), and picked as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" by Lawdragon (2006).
Lorie is a member of the firm's Executive and Compensation Committees, the Labor & Employment Department’s Leadership Team, and formerly served as co-manager of the firm's New York office. Lorie also sits on the Board of Directors of Jumpstart, one of the nation's fastest-growing and most respected nonprofit organizations in the field of early childhood education. Lorie was awarded Seyfarth's "Inspirational Leadership Award" in recognition of her commitment to Jumpstart, and to involving those around her in making a difference in the community.
Lorie has been recognized by her peers as a leader in her field. Both Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2016-2022), Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2018-2024), and The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021) identify her as a leading lawyer for Labor and Employment and Litigation. Lorie was named to BTI Client Services All-Stars (2020) and Crain’s New York Business named Lorie as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law." Since 2015, she has been ranked by Lawdragon on its list of "The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys - Top 100." Over the years, Lorie has also been recognized in numerous ways, including being selected in 2011 by The American Lawyer as one of the top "45 Under 45" women lawyers in The Am Law 200 (ALM Media Properties, LLC) and the NACD Directorship’s "Directorship 100" list of "the most influential directors, officers, professionals and institutions" in corporate America (2011). She has also been named one of the nation’s "Fab Fifty" litigators under the age of 45 by The American Lawyer (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2007), recognized as one of the top "40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States by the National Law Journal (ALM Media Properties, LLC) (2005), and picked as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" by Lawdragon (2006).
Lorie is a member of the firm's Executive and Compensation Committees, the Labor & Employment Department’s Leadership Team, and formerly served as co-manager of the firm's New York office. Lorie also sits on the Board of Directors of Jumpstart, one of the nation's fastest-growing and most respected nonprofit organizations in the field of early childhood education. Lorie was awarded Seyfarth's "Inspirational Leadership Award" in recognition of her commitment to Jumpstart, and to involving those around her in making a difference in the community.
- JD, University of Virginia School of Law
Robert F. Kennedy Award, Class of 1994
- BA, University of Vermont
With honors
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- US District Court, District of Connecticut
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
- US District Court, District of Vermont
Related News & Insights
-
Media Mentions
09/27/2023
Lorie Almon Discusses 'Side Hustles' on the Rise in Big Law in The American Lawyer
-
Recognition
08/17/2023
210 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2024
-
Diversity News
06/27/2023
Meta Recognizes Seyfarth as Third Among its Top Law Firms in 2023 Outside Counsel Diversity Champions Awards
-
Recognition
06/20/2023
Seyfarth’s Chair-elect Lorie Almon Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ 2023 Notable Women in Law
- Recognized for Labor & Employment (New York) by Chambers USA (2016-2023)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2018-2024) and Employment Law - Management (2023-2024)
- Nominated as one of Thomson Reuters' Stand-out Lawyers (2022)
- Recognized as one of the Top 500 Leading US Corporate Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon (2020-2023)
- Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars (2020)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2014, 2019-2021)
- Recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of its "2020 Notable Women in Law" (2020)
- Recognized as a "Labor & Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (Euromoney Institutional Investor) (2020-2021)
-
Litigation Counsel of America, past fellow
-
Diversity Law Institute
-
Trial Law Institute
-
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation sections
-
New York State Bar Association; Managing Partner Section board member
- Co-Author, "New York City Finally Provides the 'Key to NYC' – But Does it Open the Door to All of the Answers?" Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 19, 2021)
- Co-Author, "The Never Ending Story – More COVID-19 Guidance for New York: Adoption of an Emergency Regulation for Face Coverings and Proposed Rollbacks of Industry-Specific Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "'It’s Totally Random, Dude' – New Jersey Reveals Reduced, But Multi-Pronged Masking, Distancing, and Other COVID Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 27, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Lifting All Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travel," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 12, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Getting Back To Normal: New York Further Modifies Travel Quarantine Rules for Vaccinations, Amends Guidance on Certain Gatherings, and Allows More Industries to Reopen," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Slightly Modifies Quarantine Rules to Partially Align with CDC Recommendations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 30, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Enforcement of New York’s COVID-related Occupancy Limits on Worship Services," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 30, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York and New Jersey Issue New Restrictions In Light of Increased COVID-19 Cases," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2020)
- Co-Author, "School’s Back in Session for Universities This Fall: New York Issues Detailed Guidance for Higher Education Institutions, as well as Low Risk Arts & Entertainment and Media Production, as the State Looks Forward to Phase Four and Beyond," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 25, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Returning to Work, a Moving Target: New York State Updates and New York City Issues Guidance as New York City Enters Phase Two," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Three," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Two," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Moves Forward," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Modifies, Clarifies Its Business Closure Order," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19: PA Orders All non-'Life Sustaining Businesses' to Cease Physical Operations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Contributing Author, Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report (since 2008).
- Contributing Author, Workplace Class Action Blog, available at: www.workplaceclassaction.com.
- Board of Editors, Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation, ALM Law Journal Press (2012). Definitive treatise on wage and hour litigation.
- Panelist, "Addressing the Importance of ESG in Commercial Real Estate Investment," Information Management Network (IMN)’s 19th Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing, Laguna Beach CA (January 19, 2023)
- Moderator, "Cultivating Inclusive Well Communities and Allyship," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "17th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "16th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Webinar," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2020)
- Panelist, "Diversity in the Law Department, Law Firm & Courts," New York County Lawyers Association (May 16, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "15th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Webinar," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2019)