Brooks R. Amiot

I am the former managing principal of the Baltimore, Maryland, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. I represented employers in all aspects of labor and employment law for almost 30 years. Retired from legal practice! I have been recognized as one of “America’s Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers” in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which has described me as a “top notch attorney” and noted “[my] expertise as a trial lawyer” and “[my] ability to manage particularly complex litigation.” Chambers most recently commented that I am “a very smart and very practical lawyer” who has “a wonderful style with clients.” Prior to joining Jackson Lewis in 2010, I was a labor and employment partner at DLA Piper U.S. LLP. I regularly defended clients in employment-related litigation, including wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination and sexual harassment suits, whistleblower claims, ADA and FMLA litigation, wrongful discharge suits, and administrative charges across the country. I have extensive experience in every phase of litigation, from discovery to trial to appeal. I am well known for my success rate in the early stages of lawsuits and other employment disputes through dispositive motions and favorable settlements, rendering my clients devoid of liability and saving them significant fees and costs. I have conducted internal investigations on behalf of senior management and boards of directors in matters involving allegations of fraud, kickbacks, misappropriation of funds, and other related whistleblower complaints, as well as claims of sexual harassment and other employee misconduct. I also advised clients on plant closings, mass layoffs, and other reductions in force; compliance issues; restrictive covenants; executive compensation and employment agreements; litigation avoidance; and limiting liability in all aspects of employment decisions, from hiring to termination. I regularly provided advice to corporate clients regarding the employment implications of proposed mergers and acquisitions. That advice often results from my ability to lead and coordinate teams of lawyers who conduct the necessary and extensive corporate due diligence reviews in connection with proposed deals. Earlier in my career, I advised management regarding union avoidance issues, collective bargaining, and matters before the National Labor Relations Board. I have represented companies in numerous labor arbitrations across the country. I have been a frequent speaker at client seminars and conducted in-house training on a regular basis.