Perspectiva General

Robert W. Cameron focuses his practice on representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. In his traditional labor practice, he has handled unfair labor practice and representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and various state labor relations boards. He has represented numerous employers in:

  • Collective bargaining
  • Grievance arbitrations
  • Union election campaigns
  • Plant closings
  • Relocations
  • Reductions-in-force
  • Strike injunctions

In his employment law practice, Bob has successfully tried cases to verdict that have involved all of the federal discrimination laws, including claims arising under:

  • Title VII
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  • Various state fair employment laws

He has also handled cases involving unfair competition proceedings, employee benefits litigation, and claims for wrongful discharge and defamation arising in the employment context.

He regularly practices in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state administrative agencies.

Bob has lectured extensively on labor and employment issues, including:

  • Implementing lawful reductions-in-force
  • Investigating harassment claims
  • Maintaining union-free status
  • Hiring and firing employees within the bounds of the law

Bob frequently represents employers in the following industries:

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • High tech
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Transportation
  • Building/property management services
  • Energy

Bob is a member of the firm's Shareholder Compensation Committee.  While in law school, he was editorial assistant for the published proceedings of the Eastern Mineral Law Institute.

Reconocimiento

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2013-2025

Speaking Engagements

2019 Employment Law Update: Recent Developments and What's Coming Next

Pittsburgh, PA

April 25, 2019

The 2016 Election: What Does a Trump Victory Mean for Employers?

Pittsburgh, PA

February 7, 2017

Emerging Labor Crisis: What You Need to Know About the NLRB's Ramped-Up Attacks on All Employers (Union and Non-Union Alike)

Pittsburgh, PA

December 4, 2013

The 2011 Health Care Summit

September 22, 2011

Eleven for '11: The Top Employment & Labor Trends to Watch in the Year Ahead

January 26, 2011

A Brand New (Work) Day?

January 9, 2009

Educación

  • J.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1993
  • A.B., Princeton University, 1990

Admisión de la barra

Pennsylvania

Cortes

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania