Overview

When it comes to solving employment issues along the entire spectrum of employees, from those involving entry-level applicants to those concerning senior executives, or developing employment best practices, multinational and domestic employers seek out attorney Bill Milani.

Across many industries—financial services, legal, retail, technology, media, and more—Bill has spent his career providing practical and cost-effective solutions to address the full range of labor and employment law issues that clients face. In fact, while Bill can help put out any fire, he frequently best serves clients by preventing fires in the first place.

Bill’s many long-term clients highly value his candor when confronting harassment, retaliation, or discrimination issues and claims impacting on the C-suite. His transparent, no-surprises approach and pursuit of private mediation and arbitration, where appropriate, have saved clients from costly litigation and damaging publicity. After resolving disputes, Bill’s thorough audits, policy recommendations, and training programs help clients avoid similar claims in the future.

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Foreign-owned companies are hard-pressed to find a lawyer with Bill’s depth of experience helping companies understand the nuances of U.S. labor and employment laws. He also counsels clients on workforce reorganizations, severance and non-compete agreements, and pre-acquisition due diligence. He is seen as a seasoned strategist and trusted tactician who always has client goals top of mind. Bill frequently works with employers to develop legally compliant global policies and training programs that promote cohesive company-wide values and employee loyalty across offices and countries.

In addition, Bill heads Epstein Becker Green’s International Employment Law group.

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Focus Areas

Experience

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America©: Employment Law—Management and Labor Law—Management (2009 to 2025)
  • Chambers USA: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business: New York—Labor & Employment, "Leader in Their Field" (2015 to 2024)
  • City & State New York: “The Responsible 100” (2020)
  • The Legal 500 United States: Workplace and Employment Counseling (2016 to 2020); Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Action): Defense (2020, 2021, 2023)
  • Martindale-Hubbell® : Rated “AV Preeminent” 
  • The American Lawyer: Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment (2013)
  • New York Metro Super Lawyers: Employment & Labor (2011 to 2024)
  • PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook (2008 to 2012)

Credentials

Education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1981)
  • Colgate University (B.A., 1978)

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Professional & Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • International Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association, International Employment Law Section

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