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RECOGNITION IN EMPLOYMENT LAW 

TOP EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY - SUPER LAWYERS

Phillips & Associates' Employment attorneys have achieved "Super Lawyer" status in Employment Law. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in Employment Law and other practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and personal achievement. The following Employment attorneys were selected for Super Lawyer status: William K. Phillips (Managing Partner), Bryan Arce (Managing Partner), Michelle Caiola, Joshua M. Friedman, Gregory Kirschenbaum, Ian Piasecki, Alfredo Pelicci, Brittany A. Stevens, and Jesse S. Weinstein.*

William K. Phillips William K. Phillips Bryan Arce Bryan Arce Michelle Caiola Michelle Caiola Joshua M. Friedman Joshua M. Friedman Gregory Kirschenbaum Gregory Kirschenbaum Ian Piasecki Ian Piasecki Alfredo Pelicci Alfredo Pelicci Brittany A. Stevens Brittany A. Stevens Jesse S. Weinstein Jesse S. Weinstein

RISING STARS - SUPER LAWYERS

In addition to Super Lawyer recognition, Phillips & Associates attorneys have also been named to the Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, which honors outstanding up-and-coming lawyers who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. The following attorneys were selected: Alfredo Pelicci and Ian Piasecki.*

Alfredo Pelicci Alfredo Pelicci Ian Piasecki Ian Piasecki

TOP RATED EMPLOYMENT LAW TRIAL ATTORNEYS - MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM

Phillips & Associates' Employment Attorneys have been selected as members of the "Million Dollar Advocates Forum" and the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum". The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the United States. Membership is limited only to individual attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Each of the Employment attorneys below have settled or received verdicts in excess of one million dollars for their discrimination clients: Brittany A. Stevens, Christine Hintze, Melissa Berouty, Jesse S. Weinstein, Gregory Kirschenbaum, Ian Piasecki, Joshua M. Friedman, Michelle Caiola, Alex Zugaro, Greg Calliste, William K. Phillips (Managing Partner), Bryan Arce (Managing Partner), and Alfredo Pelicci.**

Brittany A. Stevens Brittany A. Stevens Christine Hintze Christine Hintze Melissa Berouty Melissa Berouty Jesse S. Weinstein Jesse S. Weinstein Gregory Kirschenbaum Gregory Kirschenbaum Ian Piasecki Ian Piasecki Joshua M. Friedman Joshua M. Friedman Michelle Caiola Michelle Caiola Alex Zugaro Alex Zugaro Greg Calliste Greg Calliste William K. Phillips William K. Phillips Bryan Arce Bryan Arce Alfredo Pelicci Alfredo Pelicci

TOP EMPLOYMENT LAWYER IN NEW YORK - LAWYERS OF DISTINCTION

Phillips & Associates' Employment attorneys are recognized as some of the "Top Employment Attorneys in New York" by Lawyers of Distinction. Lawyers of Distinction candidates meet their screening process demonstrating a high degree of peer recognition and professional competence. Bryan Arce (Managing Partner), William K. Phillips (Managing Partner), Joshua M. Friedman, Gregory Kirschenbaum, and Jesse S. Weinstein have been recognized as Lawyers of Distinction in New York for employment law. ▲

DISCLAIMERS

* The listed attorneys were selected to the Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. Bryan Arce are licensed to practice in New Jersey. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

** The listed attorneys were selected to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and/or the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership to the forum is issued by Million Dollar Advocates Forum. A description of the selection methodology for either forum can be found here. Bryan Arce is licensed to practice in New Jersey. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

*** Bryan Arce was selected to the group of Best Attorneys of America, issued by Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America. A description of the selection methodology can be found. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

▲ The listed attorneys were selected as Lawyers of Distinction published by Lawyers of Distinction. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. Bryan Arce was awarded the 2018 Lawyers of Distinction Award in Employment Law. Bryan Arce is licensed to practice in New Jersey. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

▲▲ The Clients Choice Award is published by AVVO. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

◊ Bryan Arce received "Lead Counsel" ratings in Employment Law. The "Lead Counsel" rating is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
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2026 Highlights

At Phillips & Associates, excellence in employment law is reflected not only in the results we achieve for our clients, but also in the recognition our attorneys and firm receive from respected legal organizations. Our commitment to advocacy, client service, and workplace justice has earned honors that highlight both individual achievement and firmwide excellence.

We are proud to share our latest 2026 recognitions, including selections to Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms®, and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. These distinctions reflect the talent, dedication, and professionalism of our legal team, as well as our continued reputation as a leading employment law firm. Explore the announcements below to learn more about these recent honors and the attorneys who helped earn them.

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