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Edward F. O'Donnell, Jr., Managing Director
150 Trumbull Street
Phone: (860) 727-8900
Secondary Location: New London E-Mail:
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AV ®Peer Review Rated
Attorney "Bud" O’Donnell concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law representing management-only before state and federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board, and administrative agencies. He has tried cases in the U.S. District Court and argues before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bud specializes in matters before the National Labor Relations Board including representation elections and unfair labor practice hearings. He also advises clients on plant closings and relocation issues, and has represented clients in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration and strike consultation in numerous industries.
He regularly represents public sector clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in discrimination claims based on race, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin and disability. He works closely with clients to take preventive steps to avoid future claims and properly address issues as they arise so the employer is poised in the best possible way to defend itself.
Bud began his career with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., has been with Siegel, O'Connor, O'Donnell & Beck, P.C. since 1979 and serves as the Firm's Managing Director. He is the labor and employment counsel to the Connecticut Restaurant Association, the Connecticut Lodging and Attraction Association, the Connecticut Tooling and Machining Association and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., CT Chapter. He has received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating of AV and named as one of Connecticut's and New England's Super Lawyers. He is listed among the "Top One Hundred" labor attorneys in the country by the Labor Relations Institute, Inc.
Admitted to Practice
Connecticut, 1977
South Carolina, 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1980
Education
St. Anselm's College, B.A., 1972
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1977
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Connecticut Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
South Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Connecticut Chapter, Labor and Employment Counsel
Connecticut Restaurant Association, Board of Directors, Labor and Employment Counsel
Connecticut Lodging Association, Board of Directors, Labor and Employment Counsel
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors
Seminars and Events
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors
Connecticut Restaurant & Lodging Show 10/15 & 16 - Save the Dates
Political Change: Unions are Changing the Business Landscape
Significant Case Results
J.L.M., Inc. v. NLRB,31 F.3d 79 (2nd Cir.). The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision by the National Labor Relations Board, 312 NLRB 304, which granted a Gissel bargaining order. The court's decision clarified the requirements for a Gissel bargaining order in the Second Circuit.
Hoffman v. Polycast Tech., Division of Uniroyal Tech. Corp., 79 F.3d 331 (2nd Cir.). The Court of Appeals remanded a finding by District Court Judge Chatigny granting a 10(j) injunction under the National Labor Relations Act. The court decided that the record in the District Court did not support the decision by Judge Chatigny to grant the injunction.
Madison Square Garden, CT, LLC, 350 NLRB 117. The Board majority determined that solicitation of authorization cards by supervisors was "inherently coercive" and warranted a new election.
SNET v. Intl. Ass'n. of Bridge Structural Ornamental Iron Workers Local 424 and Greater New Haven Central Labor Council -- CT Superior Court - TRO - Mass Picketing
Author and Lecturer
"Options Narrowed for Age Discrimination Claims," Edward 'Bud' F. O'Donnell, Jr. and Matthew K. Curtin, Connecticut Law Tribune, April 8, 2009, Special Section: Employment & Immigration Law, pp. S3, S7.
"Reactionary Legislation May Handicap Employers: ADA Revisions Expand Protections and Will Likely Increase Compliance Costs," Edward 'Bud' F. O'Donnell, Jr. and Matthew K. Curtin, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 26, 2009, Special Section: Employment & Immigration Law, p.6.
"Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law," Northeast Human Resources Association, April 18, 2007.
"How to Remain Union-Free in the Employee Free Choice Era," December 9, 2008 and December 10, 2008.
"Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in Your Workplace, An Employer's Guide," Eastern Connecticut State University, April 8, 2010.
"Sexual Harassment and Diversity Training," Eastern Connecticut State University, April 13, 2010.
"Employment Law Every HR Professional Should Know," New England Human Resources Association, April 14, 2010.
"Avoiding Wage and Hour Violations," Connecticut Convention Center, April 8, 2010.
