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Mark E. Brossman

Overview


Areas of concentration include all aspects of employment law, ERISA, labor relations, education law and related litigation.

Mark is well-known for his broad experience in legal issues impacting the workplace, including employment law, labor law, ERISA and education law.

He is counsel to numerous educational institutions, including independent schools, colleges, universities, professional training programs and education-related associations. He also serves as counsel to many investment management and private equity firms; banks, and financial institutions; large multi- and single-employer employee benefit plans; healthcare institutions, including nursing homes and home care employers; and a wide variety of other clients.

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Recognitions


  • Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2008-2025
  • “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Management in New York City, The Best Lawyers in America, 2022
  • Exclusive Featured Attorney for New York, Premier Employment Lawyers, 2021
  • Exclusive Featured Attorney for New York, Premier Education Lawyers, 2020-2021
  • “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor Law –  Management in New York City, The Best Lawyers in America, 2020
  • New York Super Lawyers, 2006-2024
  • Lawyers Alliance for New York – 15-Year Circle Honoree, 2014
  • Honoree, Basil Paterson Scholarship Program, 2014 (to provide tuition and support to home care workers pursuing technical or professional healthcare careers), 1199 SEIU Home Care Education Fund
  • WHEDco Pro Bono Leadership Award, 2014
  • New York State Bar Association Empire State Counsel Honoree, 2013-2014
  • “Good Scout” Award, Westchester-Putnam Boy Scouts, 2011
  • Chair, Advisory Council, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, 2008-2010
  • Top 100: The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys – Top 10 for ERISA Law, Human Resource Executive 2009 (list chosen by Lawdragon)
  • Cornell University ILR School Judge William B. Groat Alumni Award 2008 (for achievement in the field of industrial relations)
  • Robert Briscoe Award, The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, 2007
  • First Annual Award for Pro Bono Leadership, Lawyers Alliance for New York, 2006
  • “Special Recognition Award,” Home Care Council of New York City, 2003
  • Cornerstone Award (for outstanding pro bono service to New York nonprofit organizations), Lawyers Alliance for New York, 2003
  • “Principal for a Day,” PENCIL, 2000-2003
  • “Advocate for the Aging,” Council of Senior Citizens Centers, 1998
  • Guide to the World’s Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers, Euromoney, 1997
  • Academy of Employee Benefits Authors, 1981
  • Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Lecturer, Labor Relations Studies Program 1980-2004
  • Columbia University Teacher’s College Instructor, 1996-2000

Community


American Bar Association
  • Section on Labor and Employment Law, Committee on State Law Developments, 1980-2008
  • Chairperson, AIDS and other Communicable Diseases Subcommittee, 1989-1994
New York State Bar Association
  • Executive Committee, 2002-2008
  • Committee on Employee Benefits, 1989-2008; Chair, 2004-08; Co-Chair, 2002-2003
  • Labor and Employment Law Section, Committee on Labor Relations Law, 1984-1988
New York City Bar Association
  • Committee to Enhance Diversity in the Profession, 1995-2006
  • Committee on Minorities in the Profession, 1998-2006
  • Task Force on Minorities, 1995-1998
  • Committee on Employee Benefits, 1993-1997
  • Special Committee on Legal Support Staff, 1992-1995
Boards
  • Advisory Board, Labor and Employment Law Program, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Advisory Council, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Board of Advisors, Lawyers Alliance for New York
  • Board of Advisors, The Martin and Laurie Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution at the Cornell University ILR School
  • Board of Directors, New York University School of Law, Center for Labor and Employment Law
  • Board of Trustees, Bard College
  •  Trustee Emeritus, Montefiore Health System Inc.
  • Cornell University Council
Membership Associations
  • Education Law Association
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • National Association of Independent Schools
  • National Business Officers Association
  • Cornell University Council
    • Life Member

Credentials


Education
New York University School of Law, LLM
New York University School of Law, JD
Cornell University, BS

Admissions
New York

Courts/Agencies
US Supreme Court
US District Court, Western District of New York
US District Court, Eastern District of New York
US District Court, Southern District of New York

Prior Experience
Co-head, Employment and ERISA Department, Chadbourne & Parke, 1986-1998