About Penny
Penny Ann Lieberman: Leading Employment Law Attorney in White Plains
Penny Ann Lieberman is a highly respected principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., where she has dedicated over three decades – since 1988 – to providing strategic legal counsel and litigation services to management across a diverse range of industries. With a proven track record of success in navigating complex employment matters, Ms. Lieberman specializes in representing and advising both for-profit and non-profit organizations, offering expert guidance in reductions-in-force, restructuring, corporate transactions, wage and hour compliance, and a comprehensive understanding of the latest legal developments impacting the modern workplace.
Ms. Lieberman distinguishes herself through an interdisciplinary approach, proactively anticipating challenges and delivering innovative solutions to protect her clients’ interests. She consistently provides cutting-edge advice on reduction-in-force and workplace reorganizations, expertly handling WARN Act compliance, state plant closing laws, group terminations, disability management, and a full spectrum of discrimination claims – including sexual harassment, age discrimination, and race discrimination – as well as wage and hour disputes and independent contractor classifications. Her deep expertise extends to developing effective employee handbooks and policies, ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive work environment.
As a skilled litigator, Ms. Lieberman aggressively defends her clients’ rights before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. Her experience encompasses a wide array of employment claims, including wrongful discharge, breach of contract, and tort claims, alongside ERISA audits and benefits claims. She has repeatedly appeared before the United States Department of Labor (DOL), the New York State DOL, and numerous state departments of labor throughout the country, representing clients in sectors such as manufacturing, wholesale, retail, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, and service industries. Ms. Lieberman’s extensive knowledge is further bolstered by her dedication to proactive legal education, regularly conducting supervisory training programs on critical issues including worker classification, sexual harassment prevention, employment discrimination, wage-hour regulations, and lawful interviewing and discharge practices, as well as handling disability-related concerns.
Her contributions to the legal field are recognized through numerous articles published in leading publications such as *The Wall Street Journal* and *The American Lawyer*, demonstrating her thought leadership and commitment to advancing best practices in employment law. She frequently conducts seminars and workshops on key areas such as worker misclassifications, reductions-in-force, avoiding discrimination and harassment, employee handbooks, and wage-hour compliance.
Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Lieberman is actively engaged in her community, contributing to various charitable organizations and demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.
Practice Areas
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Wage and Hour Law
- Discrimination Law
- Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Defense
- Wage and Hour Disputes
- Independent Contractor Classification
- Employee Handbooks & Policy Development
- WARN Act Compliance
- ERISA Audits & Benefits Claims
Education & Credentials
- Extensive Experience in Employment Law
- Proven Track Record in Complex Employment Litigation
- Expert in WARN Act Compliance and State Plant Closing Laws
- Deep Understanding of Discrimination and Wage & Hour Laws
- Skilled in Developing Effective Employee Handbooks and Policies
- Published Articles in Leading Legal Publications (The Wall Street Journal, The American Lawyer)
- Frequently Conducts Seminars and Workshops on Critical Employment Law Topics
- Recognized for Excellence in Employment Law – Management and Litigation
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized: Employment Law – Management
- Recognized: Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024
Affiliations
- Jackson Lewis P.C.
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Contact Information
City: White Plains, State: New York, Country: United States
