Russell J. McEwan brings a mature business sense and legal acumen to labor and employment-related issues faced by clients in a variety of industries, including retail, construction, manufacturing, service, hospitality, and transportation. He has represented clients in federal and state court litigation, at the bargaining table, before arbitrators, and before workplace regulatory agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board. His practice also includes pro-active counseling to avoid litigation, designing employment agreements and policies, and training supervisory employees on a variety of workplace issues. He has also achieved excellent results for construction industry employers in matters involving pre-hire agreements and project labor agreements, prevailing wages, and issues related to government contracting.
Prior to receiving his juris doctorate, Russell was employed by a commercial bank in New York City as a business banker and in the general counsel’s office of a major accounting firm.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, Internet and Computer Law Committee - New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, Labor and Employment Law Committee - Monmouth Bar Association
RECOGNITION
- Named, The Best Lawyers in America, 2013
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
- September 7, 2012Littler Press Release
- September 17, 2010Littler ASAP
- February 12, 2009Littler ASAP
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- February 7, 2012
- April 18, 2008Understanding and Complying with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Laws: Update 2008
Littler Mendelson, Iselin, NJ - December 6, 20072008 Construction Industry Primer - Overcoming Barriers to Success in the Coming Year
Littler Mendelson, Newark, NJ - March 22, 2007Understanding and Complying With New Jersey Prevailing Wage Laws
Littler Mendelson, Somerset, NJ - January 18, 2007Employment Law Essentials for the Construction Industry
Littler Mendelson, Somerset, NJ