On The Move: A.Y. Strauss; Giordano Halleran; Aronsohn Weiner

A.Y. Strauss, a Roseland-based firm focused on commercial transactions and litigation, announced that Joseph H. Harris merged his New York employment law firm White Harris, with A.Y. Strauss. He joins A.Y. Strauss as a partner and as chair of the firm’s newly launched labor and employment practice group, representing employers. He is based in New York City. Harris represents employers in state and federal court and before government agencies, defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and the violation of wage-and-hour laws. He also represents employers in disputes involving the breach of post-employment restrictive covenants. Harris ”brings sophistication, polish and experience representing management in employment law issues and his work aligns with the dedication and quality of our firm,” said Aaron Y. Strauss, managing partner and founder of A.Y. Strauss, in a statement. “Joe’s corporate clients will benefit from our firm’s strength in practice areas including real estate, bankruptcy, construction, franchise, and litigation. Likewise, our clients will benefit from Joe’s employment law expertise.” Prior to White Harris, Harris practiced employment law at Moses & Singer. He is a frequent lecturer and has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates. He earned his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University and his B.A. from Haverford College. He also attended Oxford University, Pembroke College. He is licensed in New York state courts, and in the U.S. District Court for Southern and Eastern districts. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section; the New York City Bar Association; and LeGaL (LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York).

McBarron Makes Partner at Giordano Halleran

Donna A. McBarron was named a shareholder at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla in Red Bank, where she concentrates on commercial leasing. The promotion of McBarron, previously of counsel at the firm, took effect on Jan. 1. A member of the firm’s real estate department, she reviews and negotiates deals for a wide range of first-class office and retail clients nationwide, and represents landlords as well as tenants, the firm noted. Recently, much of her work has involved lease workouts resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on day-to-day business operations and the overall economy, the firm said, adding that her practice includes commercial litigation and representation of purchasers, sellers, banks and borrowers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. McBarron also has written on commercial leasing matters. She is a member of CREW NJ, the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Monmouth and New Jersey State bar associations. McBarron earned her J.D. in 1998 from Rutgers Law School-Newark, and graduated in 1995 from Rutgers University.

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