Arthur Rooney’s experience includes nearly 20 years representing employers in employment and labor law matters, particularly in class and collective actions. He works with clients in a range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, and construction, litigating cases before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States.
Arthur has handled matters involving wage-and-hour, discrimination, and harassment issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class actions, and trade secret and restrictive covenant matters. He possesses significant experience in opposing class certification motions, has worked directly with experts in the fields of statistics and industrial engineering in response to class motions, and has resolved class actions through negotiated settlements.
As a trusted advisor to his clients, Arthur also assists employers on preventive measures, including reviewing employment policies, counseling on disciplinary actions and investigations, negotiating severance and release agreements, and conducting employment practices reviews.
Clerkships
- Hon. Mary Beck Briscoe, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 2002 - 2003