William Q. Lowe also joins as Partner, underscoring the firm's growth and commitment to employment law capabilities and expertise
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP today announced Wende Knapp, Esq., joined the firm as Partner to lead its Employment Law Practice Group. Woods Oviatt also welcomes William (Bill) Q. Lowe as Partner in Employment Law, marking a significant milestone in the firm's ongoing commitment to expanding its services and providing comprehensive legal support to clients.
"Organizations today are facing incredibly complex employment challenges—from navigating hybrid work models and ensuring equity and inclusion, to addressing wage-and-hour compliance and workplace safety," said Managing Partner Mitchell Nusbaum. "Client demand for strategic, forward-thinking employment law counsel has never been stronger, and with the additions of Wende and Bill, we are well-positioned to deliver excellent client service in all employment-related legal matters. Their leadership and experience, coupled with Wende's intimate knowledge of the firm's values, perfectly positions the Employment Law Practice Group for its next phase of growth."
Wende Knapp brings extensive experience in employment law, having most recently served as Assistant General Counsel and Director, Global Employment Law, at Procore Technologies, a global SaaS company with nearly 4,000 employees worldwide. At Procore, Wende oversaw the global...
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