Willig, Williams & Davidson

10/05/2026

Today, labor and employee benefits lawyer Lauren M. Hoye will teach a virtual CLE session titled “Structuring Severance: Tax Characterization and Unemployment Benefit Consequences of Separation Pay” presented by the Federal Bar Association, in conjunction with myLaw CLE.

Lauren’s presentation will focus on the relationship between eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits and the receipt of severance pay. She will cover the different models that states use for addressing this issue, as well as the concerns that practitioners must account for when drafting separation agreements in order to maximize claimants’ eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.

Date: October 5, 2026 Time: 12-2:10 p.m. ET Labor and employee benefits lawyer Lauren M. Hoye will teach a virtual CLE session titled “Structuring Severance: Tax Characterization and Unemployment Benefit Consequences of Separation Pay” presented by the Federal Bar Association, in conjunction wit...

09/25/2026

Food service workers fulfill some of our most basic needs, ensuring that we and our families have nourishing meals throughout our day-to-day routines and on special occasions. Our lives and communities are better because of their dedication and service.

A simple thank you is not enough. Fair wages, safe working conditions, and basic respect are non-negotiable. We will always stand with the unions fighting for the rights of food service workers.

The next time you enjoy food prepared or served by a worker, let them know you appreciate all they do for your community. We owe them our support. 🍽️💪

09/21/2026

Labor lawyer Jessica C. Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion on recent WNBPA collective bargaining at Sportico RISE, an event focused on the latest developments in the women’s sports marketplace.

The panelists were asked questions about their experiences negotiating the WNBPA’s recently ratified, transformational new collective bargaining agreement.

Learn more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/willig-williams-davidson-partner-discusses-wnbpa-collective-bargaining-at-sportico-rise/

Date: September 10, 2026 Location: New York City, NY Labor lawyer Jessica C. Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion on recent WNBPA collective bargaining at Sportico RISE, an event focused on the latest developments in the women’s sports marketplace. Caggiano joined Terri Carmichael ...

09/07/2026

The labor movement demonstrates that when people stand together, they can effect incredible change and create a better world. This Labor Day, we reflect on the courage of workers who have spoken out for safe, equitable workplaces, even when there has been tremendous pressure to stay silent.

Their voices and legacies live on through the unions they helped create, and through every worker who is still fighting for better – for themselves, for their co-workers, and for the families they support. It is a privilege to advocate for and work alongside those who have fought and continue to fight for dignity and the right to a living wage.

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that 21 of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications, and its list of Ones to Watch, which highlights early-career attorneys who show exceptional skill and promise within their practice areas.

The attorneys were recognized for their work in the practice areas of union labor law, employee benefits (ERISA) law, employment law – individuals, labor and employment law, labor and employment litigation, family law, and workers’ compensation law – claimants.

Our team fights tirelessly for working people and families. We congratulate them on this well-deserved honor!

Philadelphia and Harrisburg labor & employment lawyers recognized among best in the country PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 20, 2026) – Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers’ compensation law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is proud to announce that 21 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers...

08/18/2026

We are pleased to announce that our firm has been voted among the best Philadelphia-area law firms in the areas of labor and employment law and family law by readers of The Legal Intelligencer in the ALM publication’s “Best of 2026” survey.

Because this is the fifth year in a row that we have been recognized in both areas, we are included in the publication’s 2026 Hall of Fame.

New challenges constantly arise for working people and families, and we are proud to have been fighting for their rights for more than 45 years. Thank you to our team for their tireless advocacy on behalf of our clients.

PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 18, 2026) – Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that it has been voted among the best Philadelphia-area law firms in the areas of labor and employment law and family law by readers of The Legal Intelligencer in the ALM publication’s “Best of 2026” survey. Th...

08/17/2026

For too long, women athletes have not received their due, with basic protections and pay lagging far behind those of male athletes.

Thanks to the Women’s National Basketball Players Association’s fierce negotiations, WNBA players now have a piece of the pie. The union’s new agreement raises the salary cap to $7 million, significantly increases pension benefits, ensures proper facilities, and expands access to wellness professionals and family planning.

Managing Partner Deb Willig spoke with the National Association of Women Lawyers about her role as outside counsel in the negotiations and the progress toward equal treatment in professional sports.

Listen to the interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78oSswBJVp7oNAKWxtgzo2?si=h9X-mPgFRhu2bdc4pdTLbg&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=ba8ad846c784492e

NAWL Podcast · Episode

08/14/2026

The rapid growth of women’s professional sports is reshaping expectations for how elite athletes are compensated and supported.

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association’s historic new collective bargaining agreement reflects that momentum, delivering significant and historic improvements in pay, benefits and working conditions for WNBA players.

Managing Partner Deb Willig served as outside counsel for the WNBPA during the negotiations. She sat down with Marketplace Business News to discuss how the new agreement improves these elite players’ quality of life, from salaries to staffing and facilities to much-needed support.

Listen to the interview: https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/23/what-wnba-players-won-in-their-new-contract

As the WNBA celebrates All-Star weekend, a landmark collective bargaining agreement is changing more than just players’ salaries.

07/10/2026

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a public university violated a professor’s First Amendment rights by restricting speech that addressed a matter of public concern.

The case arose after the University of Washington adopted an official land acknowledgment recognizing that the land on which the university sits was originally home to Indigenous people. When the university recommended that professors include the statement in their course syllabi, Professor Stuart Reges instead decided to parody the statement on his syllabus. After a number of student complaints, the university forcibly removed the statement from the syllabus and threatened disciplinary action against Reges.

In our latest blog, Jackie Callahan examines the implications of the case for First Amendment protections at public universities.

Read more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/public-universities-controversial-speech-and-the-first-amendment-the-ninth-circuit-weighs-in/