Brett J. Schneider – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman https://www.wsh-law.com At the Crossroads of Business, Government & the Law Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:31:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Five WSHC+B Partners Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/five-wshcb-partners-recognized-in-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-corporate-employment-lawyers-guide/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:41:15 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12443 WSHC+B is honored to announce the inclusion of five of our partners in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. Milton R. Collins (Labor & Employment, Employee Benefits) Michael Kantor (Labor & Employment Litigation) Caroline G. Saiz (Labor & Employment, Government Agencies) Brett J. Schneider (Labor & Employment, Litigation, Collective Bargaining) Alison F. […]

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]]> WSHC+B is honored to announce the inclusion of five of our partners in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide.

According to Lawdragon, this annual guide recognizes “the nation’s best advisors on the world of employment and labor law – from employee benefits and executive compensation; to traditional labor matters; immigration; and, of course, all matter of litigation and arbitration – from wage and hour class actions, to discrimination, trade secrets and non-compete agreements.”

Honorees are selected through a proprietary process, combining journalistic research and vetting, as well as submissions from peers, competitors and firms. This is the 19th edition of the guide to the nation’s best advisors on the world of employment and labor law – from employee benefits and executive compensation; to traditional labor matters; immigration; and, of course, all matter of litigation and arbitration – from wage and hour class actions, to discrimination, trade secrets and non-compete agreements.

View the full guide here.

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]]> 14 Attorneys Recognized in The Boca Observer – Top Lawyers of 2025 List https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/14-attorneys-recognized-in-the-boca-observer-top-lawyers-of-2025-list/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:39:53 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12418 WSHC+B is proud to announce that 14 of its accomplished attorneys have been selected as “Top Lawyers of 2025” by The Boca Raton Observer magazine. This esteemed recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to legal excellence and dedicated client service. Congratulations to Milton R. Collins, Howard D. DuBosar, Alan L. Gabriel, Rana M. Gorzeck, Alen H. […]

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]]> WSHC+B is proud to announce that 14 of its accomplished attorneys have been selected as “Top Lawyers of 2025” by The Boca Raton Observer magazine. This esteemed recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to legal excellence and dedicated client service.

Congratulations to Milton R. Collins, Howard D. DuBosar, Alan L. Gabriel, Rana M. Gorzeck, Alen H. Hsu, Michael Kantor, Michael J. Kurzman, Ronald S. Nisonson, Matthew T. Ramenda, Lindsey Ryder, Brett J. Schneider, Marc I. Solomon, Anthony C. Soroka, David N. Tolces for being recognized in the Top Lawyers of 2025 list.

The Boca Raton Observer’s Top Lawyers list is compiled in partnership with DataJoe, a leading national research firm. The selection process is based exclusively on peer review, with lawyers across Broward and Palm Beach counties nominating colleagues they believe exemplify excellence in their respective practice areas.

To view all of the 2025 Top Lawyers, please click here.

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12391 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Thirty-eight lawyers were recognized across nineteen distinct practice areas, and thirteen attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. Two of our attorneys received “Lawyer of the Year” honors. Miami Office Managing […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 

Thirty-eight lawyers were recognized across nineteen distinct practice areas, and thirteen attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.

Two of our attorneys received “Lawyer of the Year” honors. Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman was recognized for his work in Administrative / Regulatory Law in Miami, and Partner Michael J. Kurzman was recognized for Litigation – Construction in Fort Lauderdale.

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boca Raton, FL

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]]> All Four WSHC+B Managing Partners Named As SFBJ’s 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/all-four-wshcb-managing-partners-named-as-sfbjs-2025-power-leaders-in-law-accounting/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:05:30 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12273 WSHC+B is proud to announce that the South Florida Business Journal has named all four of WSHC+B’s Managing Directors to its 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting list. Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing […]

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]]> WSHC+B is proud to announce that the South Florida Business Journal has named all four of WSHC+B’s Managing Directors to its 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting list.

Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized for their leadership in shaping strategy, mentoring attorneys, and guiding WSHC+B’s continued impact.

This annual series spotlights the region’s most influential legal and financial professionals driving innovation and business growth across South Florida.

To view the full list of 2025 honorees for Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, please click here for part one and click here for part two of the list.

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]]> WSHC+B Partners Recognized in Florida Trend’s 2025 Notable Managing Partners List https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-partners-recognized-in-florida-trends-2025-notable-managing-partners-list/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:49:41 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12256 Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized by Florida Trend in its annual 2025 Notable Managing Partners list. Florida Trend’s editorial review team vetted and selected individual managing partners who […]

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]]> Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized by Florida Trend in its annual 2025 Notable Managing Partners list.

Florida Trend’s editorial review team vetted and selected individual managing partners who qualified for inclusion by meeting and exceeding specific criteria and methodology parameters that were adopted for its nomination process. The state’s most influential managing partners were selected after a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend.

Representing our offices throughout South Florida, each WSHC+B managing partner plays a key role in advancing the firm’s development throughout the region. Their commitment and leadership has made them recognized in the profession, mentors within their teams, and advocates for their communities.

Click here to view Florida Trend’s Legal Elite – Notable Managing Partners list.

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-recognized-as-2025-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:02:44 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12217 WSHC+B is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list, with two additional attorneys recognized as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published […]

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]]> WSHC+B is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list, with two additional attorneys recognized as Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in Florida are rated by Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 years old or who have practiced for fewer than 10 years are selected as Rising Stars.

The firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

Miami

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

● Jeremey Rosner

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]]> WSHC+B Named Among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms In Florida” https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-named-among-florida-trends-biggest-law-firms-in-florida/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Wed, 07 May 2025 19:24:24 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12061 WSHC+B is proud to announce that our firm has been named among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms in Florida” for 2025. Top Florida executives recognized from the firm include Mitchell Burnstein, Jamie A. Cole, Mitchell A. Bierman, Brett J. Schneider, and Chad S. Friedman. The annual list recognizes national and international firms based in Florida […]

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]]> WSHC+B is proud to announce that our firm has been named among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms in Florida” for 2025. Top Florida executives recognized from the firm include Mitchell Burnstein, Jamie A. Cole, Mitchell A. Bierman, Brett J. Schneider, and Chad S. Friedman.

The annual list recognizes national and international firms based in Florida with between 75 and 500 employed attorneys, highlighting their significant size, reach, and impact across the state.

View the full list here.

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]]> Gov. DeSantis announces Florida’s New Government Efficiency Task Force: What It Means for Governmental Agencies and Government-Funded Entities https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/gov-desantis-announces-floridas-new-government-efficiency-task-force-what-it-means-for-governmental-agencies/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:05:15 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11756 On February 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order launching the Florida DOGE Task Force, a state-level initiative aimed at eliminating inefficiencies and reducing costs across governmental agencies and potentially government-funded private entities, vendors, partners, and contractors. This task force will operate for one year, using artificial intelligence to conduct audits and recommend budget cuts. These […]

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On February 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order launching the Florida DOGE Task Force, a state-level initiative aimed at eliminating inefficiencies and reducing costs across governmental agencies and potentially government-funded private entities, vendors, partners, and contractors. This task force will operate for one year, using artificial intelligence to conduct audits and recommend budget cuts.

These entities will likely face increased scrutiny and be required to comply with audit findings and implement recommended changes.  WSHC+B advises local governments and government-funded entities undergoing government investigations and audits, providing guidance to navigate compliance requirements and regulatory reviews. Our team has extensive experience advising public sector clients on audit response strategies and risk management.

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Click here to read the official statement and here to read a New York Times article about the Florida DOGE Task Force.

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]]> WSHC+B Partner Brett Schneider Appointed to Palm Beach County Personnel Appeals Board https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-partner-brett-schneider-appointed-to-palm-beach-county-personnel-appeals-board/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:52:43 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11739 WSHC+B is pleased to announce that the Managing Director of the firm’s Boca Raton office and Chair of its Labor and Employment Division, Brett Schneider, has been appointed to the Palm Beach County Personnel Appeals Board. The Palm Beach County Personnel Appeals Board is responsible for adjudicating appeals from permanent status, non-bargaining unit employees regarding […]

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]]> WSHC+B is pleased to announce that the Managing Director of the firm’s Boca Raton office and Chair of its Labor and Employment Division, Brett Schneider, has been appointed to the Palm Beach County Personnel Appeals Board.

The Palm Beach County Personnel Appeals Board is responsible for adjudicating appeals from permanent

status, non-bargaining unit employees regarding discharges and layoffs. Upon an employee’s request, the Board conducts hearings and renders final, binding decisions.

As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in Labor and Employment Law, Brett helps public and private sector employers resolve issues in a prompt and efficient manner. Brett is a frequent speaker on labor and employment law and human resources matters and works closely with employers to ensure that their practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.

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]]> Client Alert: What President Trump’s Executive Order on DEI Means for Employers https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/client-alert-what-president-trumps-executive-order-on-dei-means-for-employers/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:42:17 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11657 On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO). The goal of this order is to eliminate what it terms “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employment policies. For federal contractors, the EO rescinds the requirement to maintain affirmative action plans. For all employers, […]

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]]> On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO). The goal of this order is to eliminate what it terms “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employment policies. For federal contractors, the EO rescinds the requirement to maintain affirmative action plans. For all employers, the EO signals increased investigation and enforcement activities relating to DEI programs that use discriminatory preferences.

Section 3 of the EO, titled “Terminating Illegal Discrimination in the Federal Government,” specifically addresses the federal contracting process and revokes several previous executive orders and memoranda, including Executive Order 11246 (“EO 11246”). Originally established in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, EO 11246 prohibited employment discrimination by federal contractors and subcontractors based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. EO 11246 also required covered contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment. President Trump’s EO now bars federal contractors from considering race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin in their employment, procurement or contracting practices “in ways that violate the Nation’s civil rights laws.” The EO ultimately eliminates affirmative action plan obligations for federal contractors.

Section 4 of the EO, titled “Encouraging the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI Discrimination and Preferences” directs federal agencies, in coordination with the attorney general, to take necessary actions to implement the EO’s principles. Within 120 days, the attorney general, in consultation with agency heads, is required to submit a report with recommendations for enforcing federal civil rights laws and taking other appropriate measures to encourage the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, including DEI. This report must outline key areas of concern within each agency’s jurisdiction, identify the most egregious DEI practices, propose specific measures to deter illegal discrimination, suggest strategies for private sector engagement, and indicate potential litigation and regulatory actions.

It is crucial to note that President Trump’s EO does not alter existing anti-discrimination laws (like Title VII or the Florida Civil Rights Act) or their judicial interpretations. However, we strongly encourage employers, particularly federal contractors, to evaluate their current DEI initiatives and/or programs to ensure potential compliance with the EO.

We will continue to monitor developments regarding this executive order. If you have any questions or concerns about it or other employment-related executive orders, please feel free to reach out to us.

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