Larry Rosenfeld served as Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Group for ten years. He has more than 35 years of experience in the areas of employment law, litigation, health law and administrative law. Larry is a sought after speaker and writer on a variety of employment matters.
Areas of Concentration
ˇ Labor and employment
ˇ Administrative
ˇ Health care
ˇ Litigation
Significant Representations
Recent Published Opinions
ˇ EEOC v. Peabody Western Coal Company, 610 F.3d 1070 (9th Cir. 2010)
ˇ In re First Magnus Fin'l Corp., 403 B.R.659 (D. Ariz. 2009)
ˇ Binford v. First Magnus Financial Corp. (_F.2d_, March 31, 2009)
ˇ Vaught v. Scottsdale Healthcare Corp. Health Plan, 546 F.3d 620 (9th Cir. 2008)
ˇ In re First Magnus, 390 B.R. 667 (Bankr.D.Ariz., June 20, 2008)
ˇ Compass Bank v. Hartley, et al., 430 F.Supp.2d 973 (D. Ariz. 2006)
ˇ EEOC v. Winslow Memorial Hospital, 2006 WL 1663488 (D.Ariz.)
Professional & Community Involvement
ˇ Member, Maricopa County Bar Association
- General Counsel (1997-Present)
ˇ Member, Maricopa County Board of Health (1996-2000)
ˇ Chair, State Capital Law Firm Group, Employment Law Section (1996-1999)
ˇ Member, Executive Council, State Bar Trial Practice Section (1993-1995)
ˇ Director, Board of Directors, Anti-Defamation League (1983-1990)
- Chairman, Civil Rights Committee (1983-1987)
- Central Arizona Regional Board Director
ˇ Board of Directors, Arizona Association of Healthcare Lawyers (1992-1994)
ˇ Member, Arizona State Bar
- Trial Practice Section, Publication Subcommittee (1989-1995)
- Co-Editor, Trial Practice magazine (1990-1995)
ˇ Member, American Bar Association, Employment Law, Litigation and Health Law Sections
ˇ Member, American Employment Law Council
Awards & Recognition
ˇ Listed, Az Business Magazine, "Arizona's Top Lawyers" (2012)
ˇ Selected, Marquis Who's Who in American Law (2011-2012)
ˇ Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers (2007-2012)
- Labor and Employment and Health Care (2007-2011)
- "Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona" (2007, 2009-2011)
ˇ Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Health Care Law and Litigation - Labor & Employment (2003-2012)
ˇ Listed, Arizona's Finest Lawyers (2011)
ˇ Team Member, Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year" (2011)
ˇ Listed, Human Resource Executive Magazine "100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys in America" (2010-2011)
ˇ Listed, Who's Who Legal - The International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers (2010-2011)
ˇ Listed, Chambers USA Guide, National - Employment Law (2005-2011)
ˇ Selected, National Finalist, Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America (2010)
ˇ Recipient, "Justice Harry A. Blackmun Award for Extraordinary Achievement" (2009)
ˇ Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America (2006-2007)
ˇ Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the West (2006-2007)
ˇ Listed, "Best Lawyers," Phoenix Magazine (November 2006)
ˇ Listed, "Who's Who in Law," The Phoenix Business Journal (2006)
ˇ Fellow, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
ˇ Rated, AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5
Articles, Publications, & Lectures
Articles
ˇ Co-Author, "Hostile Work Environment Cases," GT Alert, July 2004
ˇ Co-Author, "Succession Planning in the Closely Held Business," Compensation & Benefits Review, June 2004
ˇ Author, "Opting for FMLA Leave Doesn't Prevent A Later Layoff," HRWire, December 17, 2001
ˇ Columnist, "Ask the Employment Law Expert," Entrepreneur Magazine, 2001-2003
ˇ Co-Author, "When Mary Fires Joe: Defending Wrongful Termination Lawsuits," Arizona Journal, 1999 State Bar Convention Supplement, June 1999
ˇ Author, "AIDS and the ADA," HRfocus, December 1998
ˇ Author, "'Duffield' Puts Compulsory Arbitration in Doubt," The National Law Journal, October 5, 1998
ˇ Author, "Investigating Complaint of Sexual Harassment," Legal Notes - Arizona Builders' Alliance, April/May 1997
ˇ Book Review, Arizona Healthcare Professional Liability Handbook by Ulrich, Thompson & Kessler;Arizona Attorney, June 1992
ˇ Author, "Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act: An Overview," 3 Trial Practice I (Winter-Spring 1992)
Speeches
ˇ Speaker, "Workplace Violence," Arizona Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) State Council Employment Law & Legislative Conference, March 9, 2012
ˇ Speaker, "Annual Check-Up: Ensuring Your Vitals Are Stable," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 19, 2011
ˇ Speaker, "Medical Marijuana: What Arizona Employers Need to Know," Greenberg Traurig Client Briefing, April, 5, 2011.
ˇ Speaker, "Baking Donuts for the Admiral: Employment Law and the 'New Math'," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 6, 2010
ˇ Speaker, "Knocking on Heaven's Door: New Developments in Religious Discrimination and Accommodation," Arizona Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) Annual Conference, January 30, 2009
ˇ Speaker, "Lost in America? A Roadmap to New Developments in the Law, Navigating the Newest Bends in the Road," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 15, 2009
ˇ Speaker, "There's a Speed Limit in this State! Navigating the Newest Bends in the Road," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 2008
ˇ Speaker, "Conducting Job Interviews," The White Chocolate Grill, August 22, September 12, 2008.
ˇ Speaker, "Dealing with and Documenting Performance Issues," Arizona Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) Annual Conference, February 1, 2008
ˇ Presenter, Employment Law Presentation to Executive Management Team, MiniCo, Inc., October 31, 2007
ˇ Speaker, "What's Going On - Labor and Employment Update," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 10, 2007
ˇ Speaker, "Workplace Violence/Weapons in the Workplace," Arizona Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) State Council Employment Law & Legislative Conference, February 2, 2007
ˇ Instructor, "Motion Practice Training," Greenberg Traurig Litigation Skills Academy, February 1, 2007
ˇ Speaker, "Labor and Employment Law Update: What's Hot in 2006," General Counsel Conference - West Coast, November 13, 2006
ˇ Speaker, "Labor and Employment Update," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar,October 19, 2006
ˇ Speaker, "Labor and Employment Law Update: Practical Challenges Faced by Today's Corporate Counsel," General Counsel Conference - West Coast, November 15, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Recent Key Court Decisions and Legislative Developments," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 20, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) of California/Nevada, September 20-23, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Top 10 Habits (Plus Five) of Employers Who Love to Get Sued," Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual State Conference, September 6, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Right of Privacy," Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona, August 30, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Family and Medical Leave Act," Desert Hills Bank, August 4, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Sex and the Constitution," Arizona State Bar Convention, June 15, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Desert Hills Bank, April 26-28, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Conducting a Job Interview," Desert Hills Bank, February 17, 2005
ˇ Speaker, "Recent Federal and State Court Decisions Affecting the Arizona Workplace," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Seminar, October 28, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "The Last Word: Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting the Workplace - and a Preview of Things to Come," HR Southwest Human Resources Conference and Exposition, October 6, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "Reductions in Force," JDA Software, Inc., October 1, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "Evaluating an Employment Case from Every Angle - Plaintiffs' versus Defendants' View of a Winner (and a Loser)," Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, September 7, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "FLSA Fair Pay Review Act," Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Law Breakfast Briefing Seminar, July 13, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "Employment Law - Best Practices," Lovitt & Touche, Inc., March 2, 2004
ˇ Speaker, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Brillian Corporation, February 19, 2004
ˇ Presenter, Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Law Seminar, November 12, 2003
ˇ Speaker, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Trend Homes, Inc., November 6, 2003
ˇ Speaker, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Universal Technical Institute, Houston Campus, February 12, 2003, Phoenix Campus, March 26, 2003
ˇ Presenter, Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Law Seminar, November 13, 2002
ˇ Presenter, Arizona State Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Convention, September 3, 2002
ˇ Presenter, Greenberg Traurig Labor and Employment Law Seminar, November 2, 2001
ˇ Speaker, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," iPhysicianNet, February 13, 15, 2001 and June 13, 2001
ˇ Speaker, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Healthcare Dimensions, April 26, 2001
ˇ Presenter, Council on Education in Management: "The Difficult Employee: Disciplining and Coaching Bad Attitude and Resolving Personality Conflicts," November 9, 1999
ˇ Presenter, American Bar Association, Equal Employment Opportunity Regional Liaison Committee's EEO Basics Seminar: Title VII Discovery, November 5, 1999
Miscellaneous
ˇ Interview, "Employee Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act," televised on CNBC program "On the Money," December 20, 2005