LOS ANGELES, August 8, 2024 – Leading international law firm Proskauer is proud to announce partner Anthony (Tony) Oncidi has been named a 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyer in California by the Daily Journal. This is the tenth time Tony has been recognized by the Daily Journal for being a leading labor relations and employment lawyer in California.
As Co-Chair of Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Department and head of its West Coast Labor & Employment group in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, Tony brings a wealth of experience to high-end employment law matters involving nationwide employers, large national law firms (he’s a “lawyer’s lawyer”), high-profile media and entertainment companies, and celebrities alike. Throughout his career, Tony has been a trusted advisor and litigator in matters involving non-compete covenants, whistleblower claims, trade secrets, wage and hour, PAGA/class actions, wrongful termination, employee discipline and termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation under the ADEA, Title VII and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Tony is a go-to employment lawyer for A-list clients throughout the country and maintains strong relationships with Hollywood’s largest and most influential entertainment production and media companies. He consistently scores victories and sets precedents that leave a direct and lasting impact on the industry as well as being on the cutting edge of developing issues in employment law in the Golden State. His work includes serving as lead counsel for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the “GRAMMYS”) and representing additional high-profile media organizations, including Viacom/Paramount Pictures, FOX, Sony Music Entertainment, David Kelley Productions, RCA, Columbia Records, the Recording Industry Association of America, the NBA, the NFL, Live Nation Entertainment, Endemol Shine, KCRW-FM (NPR affiliate), and Creative Artists Agency, among others.
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The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and commercial approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
Proskauer is the go-to employment counsel nationwide for global Fortune 500 corporations, major universities and professional sports leagues. The Firm’s Labor & Employment practice is comprised of more than 150 lawyers who have experience covering every area of labor and employment law and handle the complete range of sophisticated litigation, trial, appellate and counseling, as well as government contractor issues and investigations. Our prowess in the field consistently earns the highest accolades, receiving a top-tier nationwide ranking in Chambers USA and recognized as leaders by The Legal 500 United States and Benchmark Litigation, among others.
