About
Mr. Jack Raisner is a highly experienced lawyer based in New York, known for his successful litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has a strong background in employment law, specializing in WARN Act and wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and wrongful discharge claims. With a focus on protecting employees\ rights, Mr. Raisner has made significant contributions to the legal field. Mr. Raisner\s most notable achievement was in the case of Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corporation, where he represented a 2,000-member class of employees. The Supreme Court\s decision in this case prevented employers from using bankruptcy practices to avoid paying their employees\ wages, setting a precedent for all priority creditors. This landmark ruling earned Mr. Raisner\s WARN Practice Group the title of "Bankruptcy Practice Group of the Year" by Law360. With over three decades of experience in employment law, Mr. Raisner has also authored the Pregnancy Discrimination and Parental Leave Handbook in 2000, along with numerous chapters and articles on employment-related topics. He has appeared in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits, advocating for his clients\ rights. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Raisner serves as a Professor of Law at the Tobin College of Business, St. John\s University. He received his B.S. degree from Boston University in 1978 and his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1983.
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1984 - Current
