For 23rd Year, Chambers and Partners Ranks Morgan, Brown & Joy as a Top-Tier Firm for Labor and Employment in Massachusetts
Boston employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that it was named a top-tier labor and employment defense firm by Chambers and Partners for the 23rd consecutive year. In the 2025 Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, the firm received a “Band 1” ranking in the Labor and Employment in Massachusetts category, which is the highest possible ranking.
The 2025 Chambers USA Guide describes the firm as, “an impressive labor and employment practice offering employers and senior management teams quality advice in a range of workplace-related compliance and litigation issues.” One interviewed client noted, “The Morgan, Brown & Joy team is very responsive and practical.” Another source remarked, “The firm’s lawyers offer wide ranging labor and employment experience and litigation expertise.”
Additionally, the following individual attorneys were ranked for their notable work:
- Jaclyn L. Kugell (Band 1): Kugell has been ranked since 2013 and has consistently received the highest possible ranking. She was particularly acknowledged for her work as an employment litigator, with clients commenting on her exceptional problem-solving ability.
- Robert P. Joy (Senior Statesperson): Joy has been ranked since 2003 and received the highest ranking for representing employers in employment litigation matters and collective bargaining. Clients have recognized him as a “masterful attorney” and the “ultimate trusted advisor.”
- Nicholas DiGiovanni (Band 4): Chambers USA ranked DiGiovanni for the tenth year based on his success in representing universities and advising clients on labor relations and collective bargaining. Clients have commented on his skill in handling difficult matters strategically and with tact.
- Gregory A. Manousos (Band 4): Manousos was ranked based on his excellence in advising clients on a range of employment matters. Clients commend Greg on his responsiveness and legal knowledge.
Chambers USA ranks the leading lawyers and law firms across the USA. Legal rankings are based on in-depth market analysis and independent research, conducted by an experienced team of researchers.
About Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
For over 100 years, Morgan, Brown & Joy has been among the largest management-side labor and employment law firms in New England, representing a wide range of Fortune 100 corporations, educational and health care institutions and small businesses across all sectors of the economy. The firm’s attorneys are known for anticipating and finding solutions to the ever-expanding range of employment-related legal issues in order to avoid the time and cost of litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, the firm aggressively defends its clients and has a proven record of success.