Anthony Haller's practice covers all aspects of labor and employment law, including preventative counseling, complex litigation, trial and appellate work. By way of example, he acts on behalf of clients in the following areas: ˇ counseling on strategic labor relations and employment issues and preventative policies, including those in response to corporate campaigns, mergers, acquisitions, and plant closings ˇ litigating civil rights and employment cases including claims of race, age, sex, disability, and reverse discrimination; sexual harassment; wrongful discharge; defamation; and work-related torts ˇ handling multiple plaintiff, class, and representative actions involving civil rights and employment claims ˇ counseling, handling, and litigating labor relations issues including collective bargaining negotiations, unfair labor practice proceedings, arbitrations, strikes, picketing, and related injunction proceedings ˇ designing and enforcing policies and agreements to protect confidentiality and non-solicitation and post-employment competition, and litigating claims for breach of non-compete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and related torts Anthony Haller is recognized by Chambers USA as a leader in labor and employment law. Chambers notes " 'a masterful strategist with a great appreciation of practical business concerns, ' [he] is a driving force at the practice." Chambers quotes from clients include "an excellent lawyer who would be near the top of anyone's list for employment litigation," "attentive and responsive," "preeminent litigator" and "a great trial lawyer," "creative and thoughtful approach to counseling and negotiations," "full understanding of the complexities of our business," and "Anthony is just excellent at sorting out all our complex employee relations matters." Clients also comment on his "innate attributes as a trial lawyer; he's exceptionally well prepared and his presentation in the courtroom is marvelous." Mr. Haller has also received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He was a recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal "Forty under Forty" award, given for rising stars in the Philadelphia business community based on professional accomplishments and commitment to the community. Mr. Haller is admitted to practice in the courts of England and Wales as well as in the United States. Mr. Haller co-authored the chapter on "Introduction to Employment Laws of the United States for Foreign Investors" in Business One Irwin's Business Opportunities in the United States Reference Guide and the chapter on "Labor Law in the Construction Industry" in Aspen Publications' Construction Business Handbook. He is a frequent lecturer on employment law issues and speaks annually for the Pennsylvania Bar Employment Law Institute. He also regularly appears on Law Journal Television and writes articles on employment topics. Representative Matters ˇ Strategic advice and counsel to foreign based corporation concerning asset purchase of large U.S. entity to permit restructuring of labor relations ˇ Large healthcare client in class-action involving claims of gender discrimination with respect to pay, promotion, and corporate culture ˇ Large manufacturing company in multiple plaintiff actions in three separate jurisdictions involving class-wide claims of age discrimination ˇ Prosecution of claims against former employees of corporation to prevent and remedy violations of non-compete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition ˇ Six-week jury trial involving claims of wrongful discharge and defamation arising from termination of executive director and other senior managers ˇ Representation of privately held company in national negotiations of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Haller is a member of the board and executive committee of the Pennsylvania Ballet. He is also a board member for Dragonfly Forest, an organization which offers a free overnight camp experience for seriously ill children. He is the past President and member of the Executive Committee of the Temple American Inn of Court. Mr. Haller is a member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Memberships American Bar Association American Bar Foundation Bar Association of the Third Federal Circuit Pennsylvania Bar Association Events Employment, Benefits and Labor Law: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
February 2, 2012
Anthony B. Haller, Ronald Kreismann, Anthony A. Mingione, Stephanie L. Aranyos and Cara Shafran
Event Retaliation at Work-How Wide a Net?
The American Law Journal
WFMZ-TV 69
November 7, 2011
Anthony B. Haller
Event Practical Solutions for New Trends and Developments in Employment Law
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
June 9, 2011
Mark Blondman, Colleen A. Carolan, Scott F. Cooper, Jennifer J. Daniels, Jennifer Hale Eagland, Lauren Fox, et al.
Event Whistleblower Junction: Where Employment Law and Criminal Law Meet: ADA Update 2011
17th Annual Employment Law Institute
April 27, 2011
Anthony B. Haller
Event A Wave of Retaliation at Work
The American Law Journal
WFMZ-TV 69
April 11, 2011
Anthony B. Haller
Event Hot Button Issues in Employment Law
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, 90067
March 30, 2011
Anthony B. Haller, Howard M. Knee, Michael L. Ludwig, Colleen A. Carolan and Mary Pierce
Event Sexting, Texting and Electronic Privacy (or Lack Thereof) at Work
The American Law Journal
WFMZ-TV 69
November 22, 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Event Managing the Expert Process in Litigation
The Legal Intelligencer In-House Counsel Seminar
November 17, 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Event 6th Annual Emerging Issues for In-House Counsel
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Friday, October 29, 2010
Grand Hyatt New York
November 12, 2010
Jerry D. Bernstein, Kevin J. Bruno, Lisa Casey Spaniel, Scott F. Cooper, Jennifer Hale Eagland, Lawrence A. Gross, et al.
Event The Conscientious Employee: Protecting the Whistleblower
The American Law Journal
WFMZ-TV 69
November 8, 2010
Anthony B. Haller and Joseph G. Poluka
Event Electronic Communication and Privacy at Work
American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
WFMZ-TV 69
April 27, 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Event ADA Update 2010
16th Annual Employment Law Institute
April 14, 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Event New Workplace Laws & Trends
American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
WFMZ-TV 69
February 1, 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Event The New ADA-Is Everything Old New Again?
American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
WFMZ-TV 69
December 14, 2009
Anthony B. Haller
Event Fifth Annual Emerging Issues for In-House Counsel
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Grand Hyatt New York
Friday, November 6, 2009
W. Cameron Beard, Thomas E. Biron, Frank A. Dante, Earl M. Forte, Stephen E. Gross, Anthony B. Haller, et al.
Event The New ADA: Basics of Employment Law 2008
15th Annual Employment Law Institute
April 15, 2009
Anthony B. Haller
Event Employment Roundtable 2008: Year in Review
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
CN8, The Comcast Network
January 4, 2009
Anthony B. Haller
Event Retaliation Claims: The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
CN8, The Comcast Network
November 9, 2008
Anthony B. Haller
Event Fourth Annual Emerging Issues for In-House Counsel
Harvard Club of New York
Monday, November 3, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel
November 6, 2008
Edward N. Cahn, Stephanie C. Chomentowski, Scott F. Cooper, Frank A. Dante, John J. DiChello, Jr., Anthony B. Haller, et al.
Event The Hostile Working Environment & Consensual Relationships at Work
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
CN8, The Comcast Network
September 7, 2008
Anthony B. Haller
Event Sexual Harassment-Beware the Consensual Relationship at Work
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
CN8, The Comcast Network
July 27, 2008
Anthony B. Haller
Event In-House Counsel in the Middle: Navigating Issues between the Company and Its Employees
Marvin Comisky Conference Center, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
June 24, 2008
Michael P. Broadhurst, Michael J. Conlan, Francis X. Crowley, Leigh Ann Buziak, Alan M. Freeman, Barry Friedman, et al.
Event ADA Overview 2008: Notable Cases in Disabilities Law
14th Annual Employment Law Institute
April 17, 2008
Anthony B. Haller
Event Third Annual Emerging Issues for In-House Counsel
Harvard Club, New York City
Friday, October 26, 2007
Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1, 2007
Edward N. Cahn, Scott F. Cooper, Anthony B. Haller, Ann Blair Laupheimer, Evan H. Lechtman, Frederick D. Lipman, et al.
Event Gender Discrimination/FMLA-"Mommy Wars" at Work
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
WFMZ-TV and CN8
October 8, 2007
Anthony B. Haller
Event ADA Update-Notable Cases in Disability Law: Keeping Pace with Developments Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
13th Annual Employment Law Institute, Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia
April 20, 2007
Anthony B. Haller
Event Discrimination, Recrimination and Retaliation in the Workplace
The American Law Journal
WFMZ-TV 69
March 19, 2007
Anthony B. Haller
Event Women at Work: Significant Progress or Still An Uphill Battle?
The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
Pennsylvania's WFMZ-TV 69
December 4, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event Women at Work: Significant Progress or Still An Uphill Battle?
WFMZ-TV 69
December 3, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event The Glass Ceiling: Women in the Corner Office
American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
CN8, the Comcast Network
October 30, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event "When the Employer Retaliates" on The American Law Journal with Christopher Naughton
September 17, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event "Retaliation in the Workplace" on Christopher Naughton's Law Journal
August 7, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event "Hot Topics in Employment Law" on Christopher Naughton's Law Journal
June 19, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event Corporate Protection of Trade Secrets, Proprietary Documents and Confidential Information
12th Annual Northeast Region Employment Law Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 27-28, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event ADA Update: The Ongoing Fight Over Disability Rights in the Workplace
12th Annual Northeast Region Employment Law Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 27-28, 2006
Anthony B. Haller
Event The Basics of Employment Law
Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia, PA
November 16, 2005
Anthony B. Haller
Event "Hot Topics in Employment Law" on Christopher Naughton's Law Journal
August 1, 2005
Anthony B. Haller
Event Publications Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements: Debunking the Termination Myth
The Legal Intelligencer
June 14, 2011
Anthony B. Haller and William R. Cruse
Article Supreme Court Broadens Statute of Limitations for Disparate-Impact Cases Under Title VII
The Corporate Counselor
August 2010
Anthony B. Haller
Article U.S. Supreme Court Brings Uniformity to the Determination of a Corporation's Principal Place of Business
Corporate Litigation Alert
March 2010 (No. 1)
Catherine A. Armentano, Joseph O. Click, Anthony B. Haller, Ann Blair Laupheimer, James V. Masella III, Grant S. Palmer, et al.
Alert Retroactive Application of the ADA Amendments: Is Silence Golden for Employers?
The Legal Intelligencer
January 26, 2009
Anthony B. Haller and Harrison Lee
Article Family Responsibilities Discrimination: Does It Really Exist?
Legal Intelligencer
March 14, 2008
Anthony B. Haller and Kari Knight Stevens
Article Labor Law in the Construction Industry
Construction Business Handbook (Aspen Publishers 2004)
2004
Anthony B. Haller
Article News Anthony Haller Chairs Debate on Legality of The Declaration of Independence
October 19, 2011
Anthony B. Haller
Media Coverage Avoiding Litigation with Effective Company Social Media Policies
January 25, 2011
Anthony B. Haller
Media Coverage Courtship Among the Cubicles: Proceed with Caution
October 8, 2009
Anthony B. Haller
Media Coverage Anthony B. Haller Strengthens Employment, Benefits & Labor Practice
January 13, 2004
Anthony B. Haller and Fred Blume
Press Release Recognition Asia Pacific-Legal 500 Recognizes Blank Rome's Hong Kong Practice
November 2011
Nigel J. Binnersley, Anthony B. Haller and John D. Kimball
Ranking Chambers USA 2011 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 10, 2011
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, J. Caleb Boggs III, Kevin J. Bruno, David W. Carickhoff, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2010 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 11, 2010
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Ernest W. Chung, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2009 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 2009
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2008-Higher Rankings for More Blank Rome Teams and Attorneys
June 2008
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Joseph S. Finkelstein, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2007 Recognizes Blank Rome's Leading Practices and Attorneys
June 2007
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2006 Recognizes Blank Rome as Leading Law Firm
June 2006
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, Anthony B. Haller, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2005 Names Firm Practices and Attorneys as Leaders in Their Fields
May 31, 2005
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Anthony B. Haller, Michael J. Hanlon, et al.
Ranking Chamber USA 2004 Ranks More Blank Rome Attorneys as Leading Lawyers
December 2004
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, Anthony B. Haller, Michael J. Hanlon, et al.
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