NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Labor and Employment Law Section honored Wayne N. Outten, Founding Partner of Outten & Golden LLP, with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the Section's Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.

Mr. Outten is only the fifth person to receive the award and the first recipient representing employees.

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The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes attorneys who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of labor and employment law through their practice, writing, teaching, or with public service. When he was presented the honor, Louis P. DiLorenzo, past chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section, said, "When describing why we selected Wayne for this award, a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson comes to mind. Emerson once said (and I paraphrase), 'every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a great person. That person's character determines the character of the organization.' I don't think I've heard any quote that fits anybody better than that quote fits Wayne and his contributions to numerous organizations, especially Outten & Golden."

Throughout his career, Mr. Outten has been a leading advocate for the rights of employees. He has fought against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against employees; successfully advocated for thousands of employees using litigation, negotiation, and problem-solving approaches; and has been a tireless supporter...

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