Hirschfeld Kraemer and its Managing Partners Recognized by Chambers
Chambers and Partners, the legal profession’s most prestigious, independent rating service, has once again recognized Hirschfeld Kraemer and its co-managing partners Steve Hirschfeld and Glen Kraemer as leading practitioners in California labor and employment law. Hirschfeld Kraemer is particularly proud to be the only specialty law firm included within “The Elite,” the highest classification granted to law firms providing employment and labor law services in California.
According to Chambers:
• Hirschfeld Kraemer is known as a “well-regarded labor and employment practice offering wide-ranging expertise to employers. The group is particularly skilled in the representation of educational institutions and healthcare organizations. It handles internal investigations into employee misconduct as well as advising on regulatory compliance and employment training. The team also offers prowess in contentious issues, including wage and hour, discrimination, and retaliation claims.”
• Glen Kraemer was recognized for his expertise in providing top-notch training and counseling on complex areas such as sexual harassment and discrimination. One client commented to Chambers, “Glen has an excellent legal mind and complete client focus,” while another noted that “Glen’s expertise in the nuances of our industry is a tremendous benefit to our organization as we navigate employee relation challenges.” A third client said: “Glen is an exceptional attorney. He is dedicated, an exceptional presenter and a leader in several areas. I feel fortunate to work with him.”
• Steve Hirschfeld was recognized for assisting management-side clients with an impressive range of employment law issues, including harassment disputes and misconduct investigations as well as labor relations concerns. Clients told Chambers that Steve “is a trusted and wise adviser to our company, helping steer us through many issues.” Another client commented: “Smart, knowledgeable, hard-working, up to date and personable are just some of the characteristics that make me appreciate working with Steve.”
In compiling its annual rankings, Chambers and Partners does extensive, independent research on law firms nationwide, including extensive interviews with clients and other law firms, assessing the areas of client service, technical legal ability and achievements, professional conduct, value for money, and depth of team.
Steve and Glen jointly “credit our ability to stand shoulder to shoulder with massive international practices to our careful cultivation of an exceptional group of legal professionals intellectually fascinated by the power and reach of employment law while deeply invested in the welfare of our clients.”