Puma Legal Counsel

PUMA Legal transitions from a legal team to a digital legal team: unlocking the potential of digitization in our typical departmental processes. We are not paper pushers. We are athletes in our field. So why should we keep up with time? If necessary, assist with other general legal issues related to the business. Our team of experienced and specialized lawyers offers more than just legal knowledge. You could call us coaches and secure PUMA`s path to extraordinary ideas and concepts. It`s our focus on solutions that puts us on the fast track, and we`re exactly where the action is when something new emerges. We ensure that everything our colleagues do is protected by law and remains unique to PUMA, and we shed light on legal issues. It`s a business, even for the legal – only for faster and faster. Work with the legal team and members of the marketing department in drafting and negotiating event, production, consulting, service, e-commerce, endorsement and other marketing-related agreements. PUMA`s legal department covers all legal aspects of our business, in particular intellectual property, ethics and compliance, data protection, employment law, competition law and tax law, as well as all general corporate and contractual matters.

All lawyers have specialized expertise in certain areas of law, but also have a good understanding of general legal issues. The entire team strives to provide sound legal advice to keep legal risks at bay, but with a feasible and legally acceptable entrepreneurial spirit. Provide legal expertise related to sweepstakes and other digital and offline advertising and marketing campaigns. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into direct and practical advice for non-legal audiences, both oral and written. PUMA is a place of action that moves forward relentlessly, and this also applies to PUMA Legal. Apply your legal knowledge in an international environment, face different challenges every day, always be entrepreneurial and stay close to your internal clients. Excellent legal and business judgment and ability to demonstrate success by balancing the need to mitigate risk to the organization with the goal of supporting the creativity, enthusiasm and pace of internal clients. Ability to work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and high-performing environment, providing legal advice and guidance regarding a variety of commercial contracts, research and other commercial matters. In addition to litigation, Michael conducts extensive internal payroll and hours of work audits to help clients correctly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt and avoid liability outside the clock.

and ensure compliance with meals and rest periods, salary payments, and other U.S. federal and state laws. In particular, as one of the leaders of the independent contractor firm`s cross-practice initiative, Michael advises clients on how to avoid contractor misclassification and joint and several liability. He also helps them manage legal risks as well as financial and employee relationship issues related to reclassification projects. He represents clients in state and U.S. audits of the Department of Labor (DOL). Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts (e.g. service and production contracts, event agreements, NDA, terms of use, supplier agreements). American Bar Association Leadership Development Program (2011) Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Admitted to the bar before a state bar association (MA preferred). 1-3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house. Experience in the consumer goods or marketing industry is a plus. Best of the Bar, Employment Litigation, Philadelphia Business Journal (2020) Michael J.

Puma focuses on complex litigation, particularly wage and hourly class actions and class actions, as well as restrictive disputes over agreements and trade secrets, including successful pursuit of claims, in order to prevent or restrict executives from joining competitors and/or recovering stolen files. He has litigated a number of racial and sexual discrimination class actions, as well as more than 100 wage and hourly class actions in many sectors. Michael is responsible for the labour and employment practice for the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices and a member of the global leadership team for the Labour and Employment Practice Group. Member of the Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee, American Bar Association Review and negotiation of supplier, commission and non-disclosure agreements. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; as well as analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ranked, Labour and Employment Law, Pennsylvania, Chambers USA (2022) Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment Law360 (2017, 2019) “They are extremely professional and dedicated to their clients. Puma Law Group is committed to ensuring that its clients are well informed, heard and cared for. Different countries, different laws – different experts. Our team sees the world as a home and specializes accordingly in specific areas and locations.

Puma Law takes an aggressive approach to litigation and keeps insurance companies on their heels. For years, we have successfully acquired multi-billion dollar insurance companies to give our customers the money they deserve. wherever you are. There`s no shame in not knowing everything, our experts in other places are within easy reach of the phone. Rising Star, Employment and Employment Law by Law360 (2013) Lawyers in the Fast Lane, The Legal Intelligencer (2013) Michael taught a University of Pennsylvania School of Law course on collective employment litigation and class actions for several years. Member, Labour and Employment Section, American Bar Association Experience in dealing with clients and managing or escalating issues or problems. Recognized, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2013-2014) Strong ability to manage performance independently and effectively demonstrates excellent time management and attention to detail. Lecturer, “Litigating Employment Class and Collective Actions”, University of Pennsylvania School of Law (2010-2014) Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012) We love being part of PUMA`s diversity and embracing it fully, living it every day and helping to move faster and faster. It gives us the confidence to do what we love and, of course, love what we do. Étoile du travail et de l`emploi, Nord-Est, Benchmark Labor & Employment (2018) Dedicated lawyers fighting for maximum compensation for you and your family.

We don`t get paid if we don`t win. Although we all have our areas of expertise, we remain united as a team and work together, especially in a transversal way. The knowledge we share is a great advantage for other teams and for ourselves. Anti-Defamation League, Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award (2010) Advising on intellectual property, marketing claims and other product-related matters. Recognized, Litigation – Labour and Employment Law, Philadelphia, The Best Lawyers in America (2020-2023) 1701 Market St.Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921Sense of urgency of the United States, with the ability to identify and articulate problems, offer solutions and seek solutions. Recommended, Labour and Employment – Labour and Labor Disputes (including Class Actions) – Defense, The Legal 500 US (2018-2021).