Four Kramer Levin Attorneys Named To Most Powerful Employment Counsel List

NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel is pleased to announce that four partners in the firm – Matthew S. Dunn, Mark D. Koestler, Kevin B. Leblang and Theodore (Ted) Ruthizer – have made Human Resource Executive magazine's 2011 list of the Most Powerful Employment Attorneys.  The listings, which appeared in the magazine on June 16 and attracted over 5000 nominations in the immigration, employment and benefits arena, mark the third consecutive year that Mr. Leblang and Mr. Ruthizer made the Most Powerful list and the first for Mr. Koestler and Mr. Dunn.

Employers with offices throughout the world turn to Kramer Levin for assistance in connection with all issues related to the employment of employees. The firm serves clients on matters such as employment litigation, business immigration, employee benefits and executive compensation, among many others. Kramer Levin's representative clients in the employment area cover industries including financial services, consulting, insurance, tax, business management, consumer products, real estate, oil/gas, electronics, accounting, apparel, media, advertising, entertainment and education.

Mr. Leblang, ranked in the list's 100 most powerful corporate employment lawyers, is chair of the firm's Employment Law Department and counsels employers on matters ranging from the adoption and application of employee relations policies to the evaluation and minimization of litigation risks of employment decisions. He also represents management clients in litigations before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators.

Mr. Ruthizer, ranked in the list's top 20 immigration lawyers, is co-chair of the firm's Business Immigration Group. He is a past president and general counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, where he teaches an advanced seminar in immigration law and policy.

Mr. Koestler, ranked in the list's top 20 immigration lawyers, is co-chair of the firm's Business Immigration Group. He primarily represents clients in the fields of advertising, entertainment, banking, hedge funds, and communications. Mr. Koestler has served in various leadership roles including as a past chair of AILA NY and as a member of AILA national's governing board of directors.

Mr. Dunn, listed as one of the 40 up and coming corporate employment lawyers, is a partner in the firm's Business Immigration Group where he represents a diverse group of clients, especially in the areas of banking, healthcare, hospitality, and advertising.   He is co-chair of the New York State Bar Association's Immigration and Nationality Law Committee.  Mr. Dunn is a past chair of AILA NY and was also a member of the AILA national's governing board of directors.

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is a premier, full-service law firm with offices in New York and Paris. Firm lawyers are leading practitioners in their respective fields, who understand their clients' businesses, demonstrate a strong focus on client service and offer innovative and practical solutions. The firm represents Global 1000 and emerging growth companies, institutions and individuals, across a broad range of industries. The firm, its attorneys and practice groups have received the highest rankings, awards and honors for their work including from Best Lawyers, Chambers USA/Global, Lawdragon 500, Human Resource Executive, American College of Trial Lawyers, National Law Journal, National Bankruptcy Conference, BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms, Benchmark Litigation, Institutional Investor, The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Dealflow Media, Investment Dealers Digest, IP Law & Business Almanac, Legal 500 (US and European), Real Estate Weekly and M&A Advisor, among many others. The firm has also been widely honored for its strong commitments to pro bono, community service and diversity efforts.  For more information, please visit www.kramerlevin.com.

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