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Vincent E. Polsinelli
Counsel
Introduction
Vincent Polsinelli represents employers across the nation in employment-related litigation. Clients often seek his counsel in connection with complex litigation matters involving wage and hour disputes; discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and retaliation claims; restrictive covenant enforcement; and other contractual disagreements.
My focus
I regularly assist companies in resolving employment-related claims in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. The primary focus of my litigation practice involves representing clients in class and collective actions under the FLSA and state wage and hour laws. I have significant experience helping clients obtain positive results in both class-action and single-plaintiff matters through strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution efforts.
In addition to my robust litigation practice, I provide preventive counseling and compliance advice to employers in all areas of employment law. I regularly advise clients in a broad range of industries on complex and highly regulated areas, such as wage and hour compliance, and work with clients to develop and maintain sound workplace policies and practices. Recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I have helped clients develop vaccine-related policies and practices with a focus on protecting people in the workplace while at the same time ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Looking ahead
New challenges abound for employers, including remote-work accommodations, vaccine mandates, and increasingly dispersed workforces. Employers must continue adapting to these changes to mitigate legal risk and remain competitive.
In the news
- New York Law Journal
On the move
This roundup of recent attorney hirings and promotions across New York state features the arrival of Albany Labor & Employment counsel Vince Polsinelli and Chris Stevens to the firm.May 16, 2022 - Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
This roundup of notable legal industry news and attorney moves includes the arrival of Albany Labor & Employment counsel Vince Polsinelli and Chris Stevens to the firm, highlighting that Vince is returning after previously working at NP.May 13, 2022 - Law360
Nixon Peabody adds two labor and employment attorneys
This article features the arrival of Albany Labor & Employment counsel Vince Polsinelli and Chris Stevens to the firm, highlighting that Vince returns after previously working at NP for about 12 years. The article details a longstanding connection between their families as well as a look at their previous experience. Labor & Employment practice group leader Tara Daub, of Long Island, is also quoted in the story.May 11, 2022
Admitted to practice
New York
Florida
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Education
Amherst College, B.A.
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Litigation—Labor and Employment; listed in Best Lawyers since 2019
- The Best Lawyers in America®, “Lawyer of the Year: Litigation—Labor and Employment” (2021)
Insights And Happenings
View AllProfessionals in the Practice Area
View AllAnthony Barron
Partner / Chair, Litigation Department- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8309
- abarron@nixonpeabody.com
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Tara E. Daub
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Labor & Employment- Long Island
- Office:+1 516.832.7613
- tdaub@nixonpeabody.com
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Robert Fisher
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1335
- rfisher@nixonpeabody.com
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Jenny L. Holmes
Partner / Deputy Leader, Cybersecurity & Privacy- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1494
- jholmes@nixonpeabody.com
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John Ruskusky
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4460Mobile:+1 708.606.8720
- jtruskusky@nixonpeabody.com
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