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Tiana Evans Pequette

Senior Attorney

Chicago

+1 312-558-7236

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Senior Attorney

Chicago

Shane Blackstone

Of Counsel

Chicago

+1 312-558-3754

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Of Counsel

Chicago

Deborah S.K. Jagoda

Senior Attorney

New York

+1 212-294-2617

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Senior Attorney

New York

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Labor & Employment

Our Labor & Employment Practice is one of the largest and most experienced practices among the country’s multi-disciplined law firms. Our attorneys represent global employers of all types and sizes—ranging from the Fortune 100 to privately held startups—often serving as national, regional, or preferred counsel to many of these major employers....Read more

Region

Europe

Winston has a well-established presence in Europe representing clients for over three decades. We demonstrate excellence advising clients on transactional, disputes and regulatory matters in the financial services, private equity, industrial, health, and technology sectors. Our European offices bring together a unique blend of deep local knowledge and global expertise, allowing us to effectively navigate complex cross-border legal matters. ...Read more

Insights & News 13 results

Investigations, Enforcement, & Compliance Alerts

January 31, 2025

10 Min Read

Understanding and Addressing Increased FCA Exposure Risks Resulting from DEI-Focused Executive Order

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued a sweeping executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO). The EO targets diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs in the public and the private sectors. The EO signals that organizations receiving federal funds, whether through government contracts or otherwise, may be liable under the False Claims Act (FCA)—one of the government’s most powerful anti-fraud enforcement tools providing for treble damages and steep penalties—if they maintain what the EO refers to as “illegal” DEI programs that violate federal anti-discrimination laws. Significantly, the EO includes provisions that are likely to make it easier to establish FCA violations.

Client Alert

January 24, 2025

2 Min Read

Executive Order Changes Requirements for Affirmative Action Plans and Other DEI Programs

On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed the “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” Executive Order (the EO). This EO targets Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, upends 60 years of federal contractor affirmative action, and signals increased scrutiny of private company DEI programs by the federal government. In addition, the EO imposes potentially significant consequences for maintenance of “discriminatory” DEI programs....Read more

Client Alert

October 7, 2016

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EEOC Approves Revised EEO-1 Form – Requiring Employers to Annually Disclose Employee Pay Data

On September 29, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the finalization of its revised Employer Information Report (EEO-1), which requires all businesses with 100 or more workers to submit pay data by gender, race, and ethnicity. Approximately 60,000 employers and 63 million employees are expected to fall under the new reporting requirements. Employers and federal contractors subject to the EEO-1 filing will begin submitting their summary pay data based on W-2 wage information for the 2017 calendar year, with the new EEO-1 reports due March 31, 2018....Read more

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Location

Paris

Since 1995, Winston & Strawn’s Paris office has provided a wide range of transactional and litigation legal services to its clients. Our Paris attorneys are multilingual and multicultural. Many of them have gained professional experience abroad and are well-versed in managing the cultural and legal nuances often present in legal matters involving multiple jurisdictions. They are recognized by The Legal 500 EMEA, Leaders League, Best Lawyers® in France, and Palmares du Droit....Read more

Location

Charlotte

Founded in 2008, Winston & Strawn’s Charlotte, North Carolina office of 25+ lawyers, includes firm leaders such as Kobi Kennedy Brinson—represents many major national and international companies headquartered in the city. Our Charlotte office also provides legal services to all of the top ten financial services companies in the U.S., which aligns with Charlotte’s reputation as the second-largest banking center in the country....Read more

Location

San Francisco

Opened in 2003, Winston & Strawn’s San Francisco office is located in the financial district, just down the road from the Bay Area’s technology epicenter. Our team—now 25+ lawyers strong—keeps a finger on the pulse of the rapidly evolving financial services and technology sectors, and offers support across a wide spectrum of services, including antitrust/competition, commercial litigation and disputes, government investigations and compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, and product liability. The San Francisco team works seamlessly with lawyers and departments across the firm’s global network to ensure the highest quality service to our clients. With a culture that represents the Bay Area’s innovative spirit, our lawyers are regularly honored with high-profile awards and frequently recognized by publications, such as Chambers USA, The American Lawyer, the Daily Journal, and The Recorder....Read more