Profile
Todd H. Girshon, an employment law litigator, has been practicing workplace law for more than 30 years. Todd is actively involved in litigation and has represented employers across the nation in various legal forums including jury trials, bench trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings.
His legal experience covers a broad range of employment-related claims such as discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower allegations, compensation and employee benefits disputes, wrongful termination, contract breach, tort, restrictive covenant, trade secret, and unfair competition. In addition to his litigation work, Todd also provides assistance with preventive workplace law matters, investigations, and the development and implementation of human resources policies and practices. He also provides advice on daily workplace law issues to assist employers in managing their workforces.
Known for his business-oriented legal approach, Todd works closely with clients, gaining an understanding of their objectives, risk tolerances, and approaches to conflict management. He has been a reliable advisor to clients of varying sizes, from startups to large national and global companies.
Todd’s practice encompasses the financial services, manufacturing, real estate, retail, technology, and hospitality sectors. He offers tailored advice to address the unique workplace issues these sectors face. Throughout his career, he also has worked with employers in a variety of other industries, including insurance, fashion, health care, private equity, transportation, professional services, nonprofit, sports, education, PEO, and staffing.
Concentrations
- Advice and counsel
- Class actions and complex litigation
- Disability, leave and health management
- International employment
- Restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and unfair competition
Capabilities
Experience
- Dusel v. Factory Mut. Ins. Co., No. 19-11698 (NMG), 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 131269 (D. Mass. July 14, 2021), aff’d, 52 F.4th 495 (1st Cir. 2022).°
- Norman v. NYU Langone Health Sys., No. 20 cv. 3624, 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 37365 (2d Cir. Dec. 17, 2021).°
- LeDeatte v. Horizon Media, 571 F. Supp. 3d 72 (S.D.N.Y. 2021).°
- Nat’l Ret. Fund v. Metz Culinary Mgmt., 946 F.3d 146 (2d Cir. 2020).°
- Vitti v. Macy’s Inc., 758 Fed. Appx. 153 (2d Cir. 2018).°
- Donahue v. Asia TV USA Ltd., 208 F. Supp. 3d 505 (S.D.N.Y. 2016).°
- Wright v. Storch, Amini & Munves, No. 12 Civ. 2852 (LTS)(MHD), 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58037 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 25, 2014).°
- Farrell v. Toys “R” Us, No. A-3124-10T2, 2012 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2138 (N.J. App. Div. Sept. 18, 2012); 2013 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 669 (N.J. Super. March 22, 2013).°
°The above representations were handled by Mr. Girshon prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Labor Law - Management, 2022-2025
- Listed, Who’s Who Legal, “Recommended Attorney in Labour, Employment & Benefits,” 2023
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metropolitan Super Lawyers, 2010-2024
- Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5.0
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- Legal Advisor, Change for Kids, 2014-2022
- Member, Cornell Real Estate Council, 2023-Present
- Legal Advisor, Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), 2013-2021
- Member, Advisory Council, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, 2022-Present
- Member, Board of Managers, Le Trianon Condominium, 2000-Present
- President 2008-2019
- Member, Cornell Club of New York, 1991-Present
- Event Vice Chair, UJA-Federation of New York, 20th Annual Stephen E. Banner Corporate Counsel Event, 2021
Credentials
- J.D., Emory University School of Law
- B.S., with honors, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
- General Course, London School of Economics & Political Science
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit