Tony Torain, II

Tony Torain is committed to providing reliable counsel to strategically solve client matters and address their litigation needs. He represents companies in connection with all types of employment and labor disputes, including wrongful discharge and claims based upon:

• The National Labor Relations Act
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The Fair Labor Standards Act
• The Occupational Safety and Health Act
• The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act

Tony’s experience includes regularly representing clients in arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, strikes, union election campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations and strategic labor relations planning matters. In addition, Tony advises employers on employee separations and terminations, employee discipline, wage payment issues, compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations relating to the workplace, union avoidance strategies, strikes and how to effectively manage unionized workforces.

Tony also assists employers with the implementation and maintenance of effective affirmative action programs and represents government contractors before the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Distinctions

• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Named a Generation JD honoree by The Daily Record, 2021
• Named a “Rising Star” in Washington, D.C. by Super Lawyers, 2018-2021
• Named “40 Under 40” by The Whole Truth Magazine, 2019
• Named “40 Under 40” by Black Business Review, 2017
• The National Black Lawyers, Top 100 (DC)

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Associated Black Charities
  • Board Member
• Defense Research Institute
• Maryland Defense Counsel
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Monumental City Bar Association
• National Bar Association