Sterlington Welcomes Richard Reice as Partner in Employment and Litigation Practices
Sterlington welcomes Richard Reice, a veteran litigator and leader in employment law, as Partner. He brings extensive experience in civil litigation, labor law, and emerging issues like algorithm bias.
We’re delighted to announce that Richard Reice has joined the firm as a Partner in its Employment and Litigation practices. Richard brings a wealth of experience in civil litigation and labor and employment law, further strengthening Sterlington’s capabilities in these critical areas.
Previously, Richard has been a partner at Greenberg Traurig and Seyfarth Shaw, among other firms. He was also formerly head of HR and labor and employment law for Frontier Telephone. He is recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyer and named an Employment Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal.
Richard is a seasoned litigator, mediator, and arbitrator, with expertise in a broad spectrum of employment-related issues and has substantial experience negotiating union labor agreements, litigating unfair labor charges, and handling grievance arbitrations.
He is also recognized as a thought leader in the emerging field of algorithm bias and employment discrimination, particularly with predictive AI tools used for resume reviews and promotion decisions. His expertise extends to gender discrimination, especially issues involving gender identity. He drafts policies and consults with developers on issues related to access to employment and public accommodations for gender non-conforming individuals.
Commenting on Richard’s appointment, Chris Harrison, founding partner of Sterlington, said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Richard Reice to Sterlington. Richard’s extensive expertise in employment and litigation law, coupled with his profound understanding of emerging issues such as algorithm bias and gender discrimination, will be invaluable to our clients and our firm. We look forward to the exceptional contributions Richard will undoubtedly make as we continue to grow and evolve.”
Welcome, Richard!
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