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Paul Salvatore, co-Chair of Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Law Department, is widely recognized as one of the leading U.S. labor and employment lawyers. In addition to being highlighted in many publications and rankings, such as Chambers and US Legal 500, in 2010 The National Law Journal selected Paul as one of “The Decade’s Most Influential Lawyers” – one of only three in the labor and employment law field.  Salvatore negotiates major collective bargaining agreements in several industries.  He also handles all types of employment litigation, arbitration and mediation.  In its 2009 term, Salvatore argued and won before the U.S. Supreme Court 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett.  In a landmark 5-4 decision of importance to employers, the Court held that a collective bargaining agreement that explicitly requires union members to arbitrate employment discrimination claims is enforceable, modifying 35 years of labor law.  Salvatore also provides advice and guidance to clients, counseling employers on how to avoid litigation and achieve their employee relations objectives through such techniques as proactive human resources policies and alternative dispute resolution. Salvatore is based in New York, N.Y.