Gregory T. Myers, a partner in Lippes Mathias LLP’s public sector labor practice team and a member of the firm’s Albany office, was a featured speaker at an Albany Law School labor and employment law lunch and learn on Tuesday, November 13. Myers, an Albany Law alumnus, joined Robert Schofield, managing partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, and Edward Greene, general counsel for the New York State Public Employees Federation, in sharing insights with law students. 

The panel covered the distinct aspects of labor and employment law, with the speakers discussing their own career paths in representing employers, employees, and unions. Topics included key differences between labor and employment law, the scope of practice in these areas, and the essential skills that benefit attorneys working in litigation, arbitration, and negotiations. The panel also addressed the influence of unions on employers and as political entities, in addition to providing advice to law students on gaining practical experience and developing an advocacy skillset for entering the workforce. 

About Gregory T. Myers 

Gregory T. Myers has spent the majority of his legal career pursuing the interests of unionized public sector employees. His current practice focuses on acting as counsel to unions’ executive boards and committees, negotiating and drafting statewide collective bargaining agreements, and providing guidance on the regulatory and policy landscape of various employing agencies. Myers is experienced in enforcing the terms of collective bargaining agreements, filing and pursuing litigation before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, negotiating agreements between local facilities and union representatives, defending against duty of fair representation claims, and filing and pursuing administrative complaints resulting from negligent and unsafe actions by employers, especially during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

He has also worked extensively in drafting press releases for both public and union audiences, researching and commenting on proposed regulatory changes, remedying improper medical terminations, representing employees facing disciplinary charges and those subject to investigations by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, conducting training for newly elected union representatives, and drafting and revising internal union policies. Myers further represents employees in employer interrogations, advocates for compliance with state and federal safety and health regulations, and negotiates settlements on behalf of members. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with more than 210 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals. 

Year after year, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.