https://globallawlists.org/lawyers/investigations?format=rss&category_id=521&page=1 The Global Law Lists.org™ en Fabien V. Rutz is a highly experienced Swiss attorney and founding partner of Pyxis Law in Geneva, where he focuses on complex domestic and international legal disputes. His practice is centered on international commercial arbitration, employment and labour law, and business-related criminal matters, including fraud and internal investigations. He regularly represents both corporations—particularly SMEs—and private individuals in litigation, arbitration proceedings, and sensitive internal inquiries. With a strong background in both advisory and contentious work, Rutz is well-versed in Swiss and transnational contract law, commercial law, civil liability, succession law, and unfair competition. His work often involves cross-border elements, making him particularly adept at handling international disputes and multi-jurisdictional legal challenges. Rutz has built a career combining rigorous academic training with practical courtroom and arbitration experience. He holds multiple advanced qualifications, including specialized certifications in labour law, international arbitration, and international trade and finance, culminating in an LL.M. in international dispute resolution. His earlier career includes roles as a court clerk with the Geneva Court of Justice and experience at leading Swiss law firms, where he worked on complex commercial and criminal cases. In addition to his legal practice, he is actively engaged in professional organizations such as the Swiss Arbitration Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, reflecting his deep involvement in the global arbitration community. His scholarly contributions, particularly in international arbitration and evidentiary issues, further demonstrate his thought leadership in dispute resolution. Fluent in French, English, German, and Turkish, Rutz operates in a truly international environment, advising clients across jurisdictions with precision and strategic insight. His practice is defined by a strong litigation focus, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes legal matters with efficiency and discretion. https://globallawlists.org/lawyers/fabien-v-rutz 33e8075e9970de0cfea955afd4644bb2 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:09:49 +0000 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Stephen J. Hirschfeld is a founding and co-managing partner of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP, based in San Francisco, California. With a career exclusively dedicated to labor, employment, and higher education law, Steve is widely regarded as one of the foremost employer-side attorneys in the United States.Steve's practice covers employee discipline and terminations, union organizing and collective bargaining, workforce reductions, harassment and discrimination defense, trade secrets disputes, workplace privacy, disability accommodations, and faculty tenure matters. He has tried over 100 cases before courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies with a win rate exceeding 90%, and successfully argued a landmark wage and hour issue before the California Supreme Court.In addition to his litigation practice, Steve is a sought-after workplace investigator, overseeing high-profile misconduct investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and ethical violations. He also conducts multi-state and multinational legal compliance audits and regularly advises boards of directors.Steve is also the founder and CEO of the Employment Law Alliance, the world's largest network of employment law firms, spanning over 100 countries.He has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA for 16 consecutive years, named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers (2012–2026), listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2016–2026), and named Lawyer of the Year – Employment Law, San Francisco (2020). He is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, the highest honor in the field. https://globallawlists.org/lawyers/stephen-j-hirschfeld cf67355a3333e6e143439161adc2d82e Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0000 Employment and Labor Law The Law Office of Sean A. McNicholas, P.C. provides criminal defense representation for individuals charged with offenses in Queens County. The firm handles a broad range of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including DUI/DWI, domestic violence, drug and gun crimes, theft, robbery, burglary, sex offenses, white collar crimes, juvenile offenses, probation violations, and homicide charges. Sean A. McNicholas, a former prosecutor with the Queens District Attorney’s Office, leverages his experience to defend clients by identifying weaknesses in investigations, negotiating with prosecutors, and advocating at every stage of the criminal justice process. He regularly appears in Queens Criminal Court and works to protect clients’ rights from arrest through trial. The firm emphasizes immediate legal involvement after arrest, Desk Appearance Tickets, or detention at Rikers Island, offering personalized representation tailored to each case. Services include bail proceedings, court appearance preparation, plea negotiations, and trial defense, with a focus on practical, courtroom-tested strategies grounded in local practice. https://globallawlists.org/lawyers/sean-a-mcnicholas 56e781fbf08b5a44b2a59183a4a78277 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:06:28 +0000 Criminal Law