Michael Hanlon has a diverse, high-level practice counseling large publicly traded corporations, government entities, and other employers in all areas of employment law as well as strategic legal issues. He provides counsel to clients on issues arising from transactions including mergers and acquisitions and governmental takeovers. His practice includes all areas of traditional labor and employment law, executive compensation, employment discrimination and public education. He regularly counsels clients in the following areas: · Compliance with federal and state employment laws, including employment discrimination, disability, wage and hour, mass layoff and reduction in force, as well as litigation avoidance strategies in these areas; · Planning for and execution of transactions including transfer of workforce issues, collective bargaining issues, executive compensation issues; · Advising Boards of Directors and negotiating executive employment agreements. He represents clients in litigation before courts in various federal agencies on matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, unfair labor practices, safety including OSHA matters and Fair Labor Standards Act or other wage and hour claims. Since its inception, Chambers USA has ranked Mr. Hanlon as a leader in labor and employment law. Chambers USA 2011 calls him "a real champion of his clients. A tried and tested professional with an excellent temperament [that] can be forceful in negotiations when necessary." Chambers USA 2010 and 2009 recognized him for his experience in public sector labor negotiations. Chambers USA 2008 noted his "practice encompasses the full breadth of labor and employment matters, although he is also distinguished by his work for public school districts. Clients prize 'his invaluable' [skill] in this regard." In Chambers USA 2007, "clients view him as 'a negotiator who attains the must-have objectives.'" The 2006 Chambers USA said he was named by clients as "'a negotiator par excellence.'" In 2005, Chambers reported him as "renowned for his 'controlled aggression' in the courtroom." The 2004 edition of Chambers said "'vastly experienced' [he] was commended by clients for his 'integrity and finesse.'" Mr. Hanlon is also included in Who's Who in American Law. He has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Hanlon publishes regularly and recently authored a chapter entitled "The Keys to Successful Labor Negotiations" for Inside the Minds-Labor and Employment Settlements and Negotiations: Leading Lawyers on Employment Contracts, Workplace Discrimination, and Dispute Resolution (Aspatore Books 2006). Representative Matters · Forged a $5 billion, four-year contract between a major metropolitan city and its teachers · Represented a state regarding largest urban school takeover in the United States · Negotiated largest school privatization agreements in the United States · Successfully defended chemical manufacturer in OSHA matter arising from explosion that killed several employees · Negotiated unique labor management partnership agreement establishing city- wide apprentice program · Successfully resolved multiple plaintiff employment discrimination claims Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Hanlon has been the president of the Board of School Directors for the Garnet Valley School District, in southwest Delaware County, since 1997. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1992 and served as chairperson of the District's Finance Committee. Mr. Hanlon also served as a member of the Board of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and has chaired its Personnel Policy Committee. He also serves as a member of the Health Service Board of Crozer-Keystone Health System and serves on the Joint Policy Board of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Mr. Hanlon is also a member of the Association for Quality and Participation, Philadelphia Area Council for Excellence, the National School Boards Association, the Labor and Employment Relations Association, and the National Public Employers Labor Relations Association. Memberships Association for Quality and Participation Crozer-Keystone Health System Delaware County Intermediate Unit Garnet Valley School District National Public Employer Labor Relations Association National School Boards Association Philadelphia Bar Association Publications RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Update
April 2010 (No. 3)
Arthur Bachman, Colleen A. Carolan, Wilhelm L. Gruszecki, Michael J. Hanlon, Cory G. Jacobs, Barry L. Klein, et al. EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT LIKELY TO RE-EMERGE IN THE 111TH CONGRESS
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Government Relations Update
December 8, 2008
Michael J. Hanlon IMUS FIRING MAY HAVE CLEANSING EFFECT ON SPEECH IN WORKPLACE
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TelevisionWeek
June 17, 2007
Michael J. Hanlon TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDITIALS ("TWIC")
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Mainbrace
March 2007 (No. 1)
Michael J. Hanlon MAINBRACE: CHANGE IS GOOD
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Mainbrace
March 2007 (No. 1)
Joan M. Bondareff, T. Michael Dyer, Michael J. Hanlon and John D. Kimball NLRB RULES EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE UNLAWFUL
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Industry Forum
June, 1993
Michael J. Hanlon PERSPECTIVE: ENDING THE CULTURE OF CONFRONTATION
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Human Resource Executive
March 1993
Michael J. Hanlon CO-AUTHOR: LEGAL TRAPS IN EMPLOYEE COMMITTEES
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Labor Law Journal, October, 1992 and Management Review
November 1992
Michael J. Hanlon PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING - LABOR LAW SHOULD DEFINE ROLE OF WORK TEAMS
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HR Magazine
August 1992
Michael J. Hanlon COMMENTARY: "NLRB CASE WILL AFFECT LABOR, MANAGEMENT FUTURE
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Philadelphia Business Journal
October 21-27, 1991
Michael J. Hanlon CONTRACT DISCLAIMERS IN POLICY DOCUMENTS
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Personnel Administrator
August 1987
Michael J. Hanlon WORKPLACE TESTING: MUCKY LEGAL WATERS
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Personnel Administrator
June 1987
Michael J. Hanlon LABOR'S NEW ORGANIZING AGENDA
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Small Business Report
May 1987
Michael J. Hanlon News ARBITRATION RULE MAY HALT EFCA PASSAGE
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March 17, 2009
Michael J. Hanlon MICHAEL J. HANLON JOINS BOARD OF LEADING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
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October 30, 2006
Michael J. Hanlon BLANK ROME'S MICHAEL HANLON PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS ROUND TABLE
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November 25, 2003
Michael J. Hanlon BLANK ROME PARTNER PARTICIPATES IN MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
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December 10, 2002
Michael J. Hanlon Cases and Deals LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PRIME TASTY BAKING CO. FOR SALE
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Spring 2011
Michael J. Hanlon and Lauren Fox
Blank Rome advised Tasty Baking Company in the employment aspects of its $34 million sale to Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc. Tasty Baking Co. engaged the Firm last year to advise in labor negotiations when the workers at Tasty Baking's new plant at the Navy Yard complex organized. Blank Rome represented the company in the collective bargaining process with the certified workers, and was able, on a very tight timeline, to secure an acceptable agreement with the union, ensuring labor stability at the bakery, which was a key component leading up to the sale. SUCCESSFUL AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOWER MERION BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS AND THE LOWER MERION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
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September 17, 2010
Michael J. Hanlon and Lauren Fox
Blank Rome negotiated a two-year agreement between our client, the Lower Merion Board of School Directors, and the Lower Merion Education Association. SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT NEGOTIATION BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA & FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
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January 2010
Michael J. Hanlon, Lauren Fox, Tara G. La Fiura and Richard W. Diaz
Successful negotiation for a contract between The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL EXPANDS ITS OPERATIONS
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December 9, 2008
Alan L. Zeiger, Brian J. McTear, Pelayo Coll and Michael J. Hanlon
AmQuip Crane Rental LLC in its acquisition of the business and assets of Powell Equipment Company, one of Atlanta's most established crane rental companies. The transaction resulted in the formation of the Powell AmQuip division which will expand operations of AmQuip's Southeast region. BRIGHTPOINT ACQUIRES CELLSTAR'S U.S. AND MIAMI-BASED LATIN AMERICA OPERATIONS
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March 30, 2007
Robert J. Mittman, Richard DiStefano, Michael J. Hanlon, Joseph T. Gulant, Arthur Bachman and David M. Perry
Brightpoint, Inc., in its acquisition of CellStar Corporation for $62.4 million. Recognition CHAMBERS USA 2011 RECOGNIZES MORE BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS AND PRACTICES
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June 10, 2011
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, J. Caleb Boggs III, Kevin J. Bruno, David W. Carickhoff, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2010 RECOGNIZES MORE BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS AND PRACTICES
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June 11, 2010
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Ernest W. Chung, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2009 RECOGNIZES MORE BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS AND PRACTICES
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June 2009
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2008-HIGHER RANKINGS FOR MORE BLANK ROME TEAMS AND ATTORNEYS
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June 2008
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Joseph S. Finkelstein, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2007 RECOGNIZES BLANK ROME'S LEADING PRACTICES AND ATTORNEYS
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June 2007
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2006 RECOGNIZES BLANK ROME AS LEADING LAW FIRM
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June 2006
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, Anthony B. Haller, et al. CHAMBERS USA 2005 NAMES FIRM PRACTICES AND ATTORNEYS AS LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS
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May 31, 2005
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Anthony B. Haller, Michael J. Hanlon, et al. CHAMBER USA 2004 RANKS MORE BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS AS LEADING LAWYERS
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December 2004
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, Anthony B. Haller, Michael J. Hanlon, et al. |