Ernest Sasso

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Ernest Sasso stands as a distinguished leader in the field of employment law as the co-Founder and Managing Partner of Lechter & Sasso, P.C. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a multifaceted practice that spans general business law, Mr. Sasso brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients, encompassing international trade, intellectual property—including the nuances of the Internet and social media—and complex litigation in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration tribunals globally. His expertise in employment law is particularly noteworthy, as he adeptly navigates a wide array of issues related to employee relations, workplace audits, and various forms of employment litigation and arbitration. His extensive international experience includes serving as a legal advisor for business transactions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Oceania. A highlight of his career was his pivotal role as inside counsel for a prominent New York-based corporation, where he successfully negotiated a landmark agreement allowing a non-Chinese company to secure majority ownership in a joint venture with a Chinese entity. Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, Mr. Sasso has earned the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high standards of skill and integrity. His academic background is equally impressive, holding a B.A. magna cum laude from Stony Brook University, followed by an M.A. in History from Columbia University. Mr. Sasso’s contributions to the legal community extend beyond practice; he has served as a contributing editor and author for the authoritative BNA treatise on the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as the European Market Law Report. His insightful writings have appeared in esteemed publications such as The Legal Intelligencer, The International Lawyer, and Electronic Commerce Report, among others. In addition to his editorial work, Mr. Sasso co-founded and co-chaired the Montgomery Bar Association’s International Law Committee, where he played a key role in organizing continuing legal education courses and authoring publications in the field. He is a sought-after speaker, having delivered seminars on employment law and international business before diverse audiences—including legal professionals, business leaders, and academic institutions—across the globe, from the University of London to Wuhan University Law School in China.

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