Introduction

Brian represents companies of all sizes, across industries, in all aspects of employment law and traditional labor matters.

Brian J. Turoff counsels clients, provides training, and litigates on wage-and-hour and employee compensation matters; discrimination and harassment issues; compliance matters; lawful hiring, disciplinary, and termination practices; and employment-related agreements and policies. He is also experienced in handling government audits and investigations, as well as restrictive covenants matters, including noncompete and nonsolicitation issues. From early-stage startups to large companies, Brian brings a forward-looking, thoughtful, tailored approach to guiding clients to the best possible employment-related outcomes. 

Brian represents clients in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, union and management relations issues, charges under the National Labor Relations Act, and union organizing and election campaigns. 

With experience in civil and administrative litigation, arbitration, and day-to-day client counseling, Brian's practice spans a range of industries including healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment, staffing, real estate, technology, and hospitality. He works on matters before the U.S. and state Departments of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, state and federal courts, and other administrative and arbitral bodies. 

Brian also maintains an active pro bono practice.  

Education & credentials

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2002
  • Binghamton University, B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Law, 1998

Professional recognition

  • Named a New York “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, 2013-2017

  • Empire State Counsel Pro Bono Award Recipient