Rachel M. Kurth is a partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She advises employers on a full scope of labor and employment matters affecting the workforce. Her practice focuses on representing clients in connection with a wide range of U.S. and international corporate transactions across a variety of industries. She regularly negotiates and drafts sophisticated employment, consulting, restrictive covenant, and separation and release agreements.
Rachel frequently counsels employers on compliance with federal, state and local laws related to wages and hours, worker classification, discrimination and accommodations, reductions in force, employee leave, workplace health and safety, immigration and government contractor obligations. She often drafts employer policies and procedures and advises clients on their implementation. Rachel also advises clients on sensitive matters relating to employee discipline and discharge. Additionally, she has experience conducting internal investigations into employee issues and providing workforce training.
