Seit 1978 ist Bennett L. Epstein ausschließlich im Bereich Arbeits- und Beschäftigungsrecht tätig. Er verfolgt einen praxisorientierten Ansatz zur Lösung von Problemen am Arbeitsplatz. Wenn eine Streitigkeit jedoch nicht durch Dialog beigelegt werden kann, vertritt er seine Mandanten aggressiv vor Gericht. Bennett ist Partner in der Arbeits- und Beschäftigungspraxis der Kanzlei.

Bennett’s practice is national in scope. He has litigated jury trials across the country and has extensive agency and arbitration experience, with particular experience in resolving disputes between executives and their employer.

Bennett began his legal career as a trial attorney with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). He continues to represent management in union negotiations, labor relations, arbitrations, and matters before the NLRB.

His experience includes representation of both public and private employers, with clients including advertising agencies, media, entertainment, distribution, financial services, park districts, engineering, and manufacturing companies.

Media Counseling and Litigation

Bennett represents national and regional newspapers, radio stations, radio content producers, and podcast producers regarding a broad range of issues including defamation, FCC compliance, privacy, content ownership, and contract negotiations with staff, artists, content providers, and distributors. Bennett serves as outside general counsel for a variety of public radio content providers including This American Life and Science Friday and represents prominent podcasts.

Labor Negotiations

Bennett regularly represents employers in regards to negotiating initial collective bargaining agreements and the renewal of the agreements.  Specific industry experience includes hotels and hospitality, healthcare, food and beverage, theater management, manufacturing and transportation.