Ann Marie Painter

Ann Marie Painter is a seasoned labor and employment advisor and litigator who partners with clients to manage risk and to achieve their business objectives, in or out of the courtroom. Her practice involves representation of clients in virtually all areas of employment law, with a particular emphasis on the defense of age, race, gender, and disability discrimination claims, sexual harassment, and retaliation claims in both state and federal court. Ann Marie also routinely represents clients in unfair competition litigation involving the enforcement or defense of restrictive covenants and the protection of trade secrets, which often includes working closely with forensic specialists and investigators. Her experience also includes handling individual and collective wage & hour disputes as well as breach of contract and tort claims.

With over 30 years of experience, Ann Marie focuses on delivering practical, risk-mitigating advice and counsel on a range of employment matters. A significant part of her practice includes leading sensitive internal investigations and negotiations for private and public companies, frequently concluded on a confidential, non-public basis. She regularly advises clients on preventative and proactive steps for maintaining compliance with employment laws and guides clients through executive mobility, workplace accommodation, background check, and workforce change issues.

Recognized by her peers and the market as a leading lawyer in employment law, Ann Marie is Chambers USA - Chamber and Partners ranked at Band 1 for Labor and Employment law (2011-2026). Ann Marie is a frequent speaker and contributing author on employment law topics. In addition to leading the national labor and employment law practice of an AmLaw 100 firm, she has served as a media commentator on workplace issues and has co-chaired several committees of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation.