Tony Torain

Tony Torain is lead of the Employment Group’s traditional labor practice and is recognized among the standout lawyers of his generation. He provides strategic and trusted counsel to multinational corporations in labor and employment disputes, helping clients address and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively. Recognized among the leading lawyers of his generation in labor and employment law, he has extensive experience representing companies across a range of industries – including healthcare, technology, consumer products, automotive, and private equity – in traditional labor matters and employment litigation, trials, and arbitrations.
In his traditional labor practice, Tony is adept at defending major organizations in unfair labor practice trials and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), audits, strikes, union election campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, and strategic labor relations planning matters.

Tony represents employers in various kinds of employment disputes in state and federal courts and before state and federal agencies, including cases that involve claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as wage and hour class and collective actions. His practice also includes assisting government contractors in complying with employment requirements arising from their contracts and federal, state, and local regulations.

In addition to practicing law, Tony is involved in his community. He was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to the Baltimore County, Maryland Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission, he is a member of the University of Maryland Carey School of Law Alumni Board, and he serves as a director on various nonprofit boards.