CHICAGO, September 21, 2022—Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley have joined as partners in Duane Morris LLP’s Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group in its Chicago office. Maatman will chair the newly formed Workplace Class Action Group division within the firm’s employment practice, and Riley will serve as vice chair. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Maatman and Riley were partners at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Additional partners, associates and staff on their national class action team have joined Duane Morris as well. Partner Michael DeMarino, special counsel Brandon L. Spurlock and associates Aaron A. Bauer, Alex W. Karasik, Gregory Tsonis and Tyler Z. Zmick have joined in Chicago and special counsel Rebecca S. Bjork has joined in Washington, D.C.
“With a nationally prominent practice and client base, Jerry, Jen, Mike and their team are acclaimed talents who are game changers in the class action arena and add significantly to our innovative global platform,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “These are exciting times for our firm as we continue to accelerate our strategic growth plan. We are ready to get to work with this stellar team as a part of Duane Morris’ marquee litigation practice.
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