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Lawyer John Stember specializes in employment and labor law, with a focus on sexual harassment, employee benefits, and ERISA. He represents executives in contract negotiations, severance packages, and non-compete disputes. He also works with various unions, including AFLPU and IATSE. John has a strong track record of litigating ERISA class actions against major companies. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and actively involved in community organizations. John is a respected figure in the legal community, with numerous accolades to his name. John E. Stember is a prominent lawyer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a specialization in employment and labor law. With a focus on issues such as sexual harassment, employee benefits, and ERISA, John has built a reputation as a skilled advocate for his clients. He has extensive experience representing executives in negotiations for employment contracts, severance packages, and disputes involving non-competes. In addition, John works closely with various unions, including the AFLPU and IATSE, providing legal counsel and representation. One of John\s notable achievements is his work on ERISA and benefit class actions against some of the largest companies in the United States. These cases involved thousands of union retirees from different industries, such as Steelworkers, Autoworkers, Chemical Workers, and United Electrical Workers, against major manufacturers like American Standard, PPG, GM, and Ford. John\s dedication to protecting retiree healthcare rights has earned him recognition as a leading advocate in this field. In addition to his legal practice, John serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he directs the Unemployment Insurance Practicum. He is a sought-after speaker on workplace issues and has co-authored publications on topics such as Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. John\s expertise has been recognized through various media appearances, including radio and television programs, as well as coverage in publications like the Wall Street Journal and Trial Magazine. Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a commitment to serving the community and advocating for workers\ rights. He has a background in Legal Services, where he represented low-income workers and served in leadership roles within the union. John\s passion for social justice is evident in his involvement with organizations like the Mon Valley Unemployed Committee and the Steel Valley Authority, dedicated to supporting dislocated workers and industrial retention. As a respected member of the legal community, John is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Allegheny County Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. He has received accolades such as being named a "Super Lawyer" and included in the "Best Lawyers in America" list. With a strong educational background from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Ohio University, John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice. In his personal life, John is a native of Brooklyn and North Jersey, with a passion for golf, reading, and travel. He is a devoted family man, married with two children and three grandchildren. John\s diverse interests and dedication to his work make him a well-rounded and respected figure in the legal profession.

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• Partner
  Stember Cohn + Davidson-Welling, LLC
  2013
• Partner
  Stember Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC
  2007
• Partner
  Stember Feinstein
  2003
• Sole Proprietor
  Law Offices of John Stember
  1996
• Lawyer
  Healey, Davidson & Hornak, PC
  1995
• Employment Law Coordinator
  Neighborhood Legal Services Association
  1980
• Staff Lawyer
  Neighborhood Legal Services Association
  1976

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