Atty. Mark E. Brossman

Atty. Mark E. Brossman

Mark E. Brossman is co-head of Schulte Roth & Zabel's Employment & Employee Benefits Group.

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Profile Summary

About Mark E. Brossman at a glance

Mark E. Brossman is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Admitted to practice in New York, New York. Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1981) and New York University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark E. Brossman is co-head of Schulte Roth & Zabel's Employment & Employee Benefits Group
  • His areas of concentration include employment law, ERISA, labor relations and related litigation
  • Mark is well known for his expertise in education law and representation of educational institutions including independent schools, colleges, universities, professional training programs and education-related associations
  • Mark is a frequent public speaker and author
  • He has served as an instructor at Columbia University Teacher’s College and as a lecturer in the Cornell University ILR School’s Labor Relations Studies Program
  • Mark was named the “2022 Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Management in New York City and “2020 Lawyer of the Year” in Labor Law — Management in New York City by The Best Lawyers in America, is the Premier Employment Lawyers' exclusive attorney for New York City and the Premier Education Lawyers’ exclusive attorney for New York City
  • He has also been selected by New York Super Lawyers and was recognized by both Human Resource Executive and Lawdragon as one of the 100 most powerful employment attorneys in America
  • Mark received the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations’ prestigious Judge William B. Groat Alumni Award, the Emerald Isle Immigration Center’s Robert Briscoe Award, membership in the Academy of Employee Benefit Authors, and the Lawyers Alliance for New York’s Cornerstone Award (for outstanding pro bono service to New York nonprofit organizations), in addition to being the first recipient of LANY’s Pro Bono Leadership Award
  • He also is active in several not-for-profit organizations and serves on the Board of Directors of New York University School of Law’s Center for Labor & Employment Law, the Advisory Council of Cornell University ILR School, the Board of Trustees of Bard College, the Advisory Board of The Scheinman Institute of Conflict Resolution at Cornell University and is a trustee emeritus of the Montefiore Health System Inc

Practice Areas Explained

Mark E. Brossman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Brossman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark E. Brossman

Where is Mark E. Brossman's law office located?
Mark E. Brossman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark E. Brossman handle?
Mark E. Brossman focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Mark E. Brossman go to law school?
Mark E. Brossman earned their education at (LL.M., 1981); (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Mark E. Brossman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark E. Brossman received?
Mark E. Brossman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1981
J.D.
New York University
- 1978
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Non-Profits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers Alliance for New York 15 Year Circle Honoree
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cornerstone Award (for outstanding pro bono service to New York nonprofit organizations), Lawyers Alliance for New York
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Special Recognition Award,” Home Care Council of New York City
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Annual Award for Pro Bono Leadership, Lawyers Alliance for New York
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Robert Briscoe Award, The Emerald Isle Immigration Center
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cornell University ILR School Judge William B. Groat Alumni Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Good Scout” Award, Westchester-Putnam Boy Scouts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York State Bar Association Empire State Counsel Honoree
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — WHEDco Pro Bono Leadership Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor Law — Management in New York City, The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New York City)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (New York City)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

New York, New York

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