Laura Schneider is a trusted advisor who counsels clients on all aspects of labor and employment law. She advises on employment law compliance issues, workplace disputes, employee relations and executive onboarding and transitions. Ms. Schneider regularly conducts and manages sensitive internal investigations, including with respect to allegations of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation. She also has significant experience advising public and private  companies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions on conducting comprehensive reviews of workplace culture and developing initiatives for more respectful and inclusive workplaces.

In addition, Ms. Schneider provides advice on a full range of employment law issues, including those in rapidly evolving areas, such as workplace accommodations, the use of AI in hiring and recruiting, restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements. She also assists employers in preparing for and managing government audits. Ms. Schneider is named among the 2016–2024 Best Lawyers in America in the area of employment law – management, has been named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyer list in the area of labor and employment (2022-2024), and was recognized as a 2022 “Top Woman of Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Ms. Schneider has represented employers before state and federal courts and government agencies in a wide range of litigation matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, contractual disputes, unfair competition, worker classification, wage and hour claims, and the National Labor Relations Act.

Drawing on her knowledge and experience, Ms. Schneider conducts customized management training and seminars on topics including discrimination and harassment avoidance, hiring and firing, disability accommodation and leave management, compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws, and positive employee relations.

Ms. Schneider is active in the legal community, and serves as a member of the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.