Neil H. Abramson

Neil H. Abramson is a labor and employment lawyer at Proskauer Rose LLP who represents employers in complex workplace disputes. He handles employment litigation involving discrimination claims, breach of contract issues, collective bargaining disputes, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and appellate matters. Neil also advises employers before disputes grow into litigation. His work helps organizations manage employee relations, understand legal risks, and reach practical workplace goals. He has represented clients in transportation, financial services, higher education, news media, sports, energy, entertainment, and health care.

Neil earned his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where he served as a staff member of the Northwestern University Law Review. He earned his B.S. from Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations. These studies prepared him to understand workplace systems, labor relations, legal writing, and dispute resolution. His education supports his work in litigation, collective bargaining, arbitration, and public sector labor matters involving employers, unions, agencies, and workers across major industries.

Neil has built a legal career focused on labor relations and employment law. He has handled matters before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, public interest arbitration panels, private grievance arbitrators, and the National Labor Relations Board. He has led legal work for major public employers in disputes involving transit workers, railroad workers, teachers, police, fire staff, nurses, and hospital employees. He also represents private employers, multiemployer groups, and industry organizations in sensitive bargaining matters and courtroom disputes.

Neil H. Abramson helps clients by giving clear legal guidance during difficult workplace conflicts. His work supports employers as they respond to claims, prepare for bargaining, present cases in arbitration, and defend decisions in court. Neil also helps clients avoid disputes by advising them on employee relations strategies before problems become lawsuits. Through this work, he helps organizations protect operations, maintain fair processes, and address labor challenges with careful planning, strong advocacy, and practical judgment. His steady representation supports routine, complex, and high-stakes legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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