Steven R. Nevolis, a member of the Firm, practices in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of services for management-side clients, including employment litigation and class actions, employment law compliance counseling, and traditional labor work in unionized work forces. He seeks to serve as an indispensable resource for his clients in analyzing, advising, and resolving any and all matters related to labor and employment law, allowing his clients’ businesses to operate with minimal disruption.
He understands the increasing complexity of legal issues facing employers and the resulting challenges to effectively managing a workforce. To assist his clients, Mr. Nevolis frequently provides advice regarding compliance with various federal, state, and local laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave Act, New York Labor Law, and the New York State and New York City Human Rights laws.
Mr. Nevolis has extensive experience defending his clients in connection with state and federal court litigations and before various administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights. His experience also includes working with clients on complex labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitration, and defending against unfair labor practice charges. He also advises clients with respect to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and will litigate to enforce these agreements and protect his clients’ interest.
Mr. Nevolis was named a 2024 Tomorrow’s Leader by the organization International Employment Lawyer. He has been selected as one of 40 rising stars who will be at the forefront of addressing future labor and employment challenges.
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2012, cum laude, Seton Hall Legislative Journal, editor-in chief
- York College of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2009, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2013
- New Jersey, 2012
Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals-Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court-Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court-Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court-District of New Jersey