Tony W. Torain, II
Subscribe to Tony W. Torain, II's PostsTony Torain provides strategic and trusted counsel to multinational corporations in labor and employment disputes, helping clients address and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively. Recognized among the leading lawyers of his generation in labor and employment law, he has extensive experience representing companies across a range of industries – including healthcare, technology, consumer products, automotive, and private equity – in traditional labor matters and employment litigation, trials, and arbitrations. Read Tony Torain's full bio.
Layoffs and rightsizing for unionized or unionizing workforces
By Christopher Foster, Marjorie C. Soto Garcia and Tony W. Torain, II on Oct 23, 2025
Posted In Employment, Labor
As economic shifts and advancements in artificial intelligence reshape workforce needs, executive teams and boards are reevaluating their strategies. Unionized workforces – or those in the process of unionizing – present unique challenges, particularly in light of National Labor Relations Board developments. Careful planning is essential to navigating these uncharted waters. To help address these...
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Understanding and Navigating Compliance With NIH Grant DEI Policies
By Chris Braham, Rachel B. Cowen, Darshak S. Dholakia, Gregory Fosheim, Marshall E. Jackson, Jr., Travis Jackson, Tony W. Torain, II and Tara Ward on May 13, 2025
Posted In Employment
On April 21, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice regarding its policy to require all US grant recipients to certify that: They do not, and will not during the term of receiving funds from the NIH, operate any programs that advance or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); diversity, equity, inclusion,...
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