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Dentons Adds Richard Scharlat as an Employment and Labor Partner in New York

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September 19, 2014 // Franchising.com // New York - Dentons announced that Richard I. Scharlat has joined its global Employment and Labor practice as a partner in the New York office. He brings nearly two decades of experience in all aspects of employment litigation and counseling as well as commercial litigation.

"Rich's addition is an important next step as we expand our already strong focus in serving employment and labor clients in the US and around the world," said Mike McNamara, Dentons US managing partner. "We are pleased that clients will benefit from Rich's background, extensive experience and deep relationships with our team."

Scharlat concentrates his practice on labor and employment law, with particular focus in the health care sector and with skilled nursing facilities. He has extensive experience defending class actions in New York, New Jersey and California and regularly represents clients in federal and state courts, before arbitration panels, the Federal Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state regulatory agencies.

Scharlat's litigation experience extends to the growing needs of employers, and he has successfully defended clients in a variety of disputes including wage and hour, disparate treatment, breach of contract, age and gender discrimination, whistleblower and Americans with Disabilities Act. He has also counseled clients on policies to avoid litigation and executive compensation matters.

"With more than 200 employment and labor lawyers worldwide, Rich joins the already-strong global group and fills a need we have in the US market," said Brian Cousin, practice head for Dentons' Global Employment and Labor Practice. "On a personal level, I'm thrilled to once again work with such a talented lawyer and fine colleague," he added about Scharlat, whom Cousin worked with for more than ten years at previous firms.

Scharlat speaks and writes frequently about rulings and legislation that affect employers. He earned his JD from Rutgers University, where he as managing notes and comments editor, Computer and Technology Law Journal, and his BA, cum laude, from Yeshiva University, where he was also a Belkin Scholar.

About Dentons

Dentons is a global law firm driven to provide clients a competitive edge in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2013 Global Elite Brand Index, Dentons is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality in new and inventive ways. Dentons was formed by the combination of international law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton. Dentons' clients now benefit from approximately 2,600 lawyers and professionals in more than 75 locations spanning 50-plus countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, the UK and the US. The firm serves the local, regional and global needs of a broad spectrum of clients, including private and public corporations; governments and government agencies; small businesses and startups; entrepreneurs; and individuals.

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Contacts:

Richard I. Scharlat
Partner, New York
D +1 212 768 6854
M +1 917 324 9403

Lisa Sachdev
Media Relations
Senior Public Relations Manager, United States
D +1 312 876 2476

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