Dentons Hires Employment Partner Avallone in New Jersey and NY

Avallone brings nationally focused practice advising employers on high-stakes employment and labor matters.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:24pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a stack of legal documents, a pen, and a pair of reading glasses, conceptually representing the abstract corporate strategy and compliance issues that Dentons' new employment partner will advise on.Dentons' strategic hiring of an experienced employment law partner signals the firm's commitment to advising clients on evolving workplace dynamics and compliance challenges.NYC Today

Vincent Avallone has joined Dentons US as a partner in its employment and labor practice in New Jersey and New York, the firm announced on Thursday. Avallone brings a nationally focused practice advising employers on high-stakes employment and labor matters, including board-level and C-suite disputes, enterprise-wide compliance challenges, and strategic workforce issues.

Why it matters

Dentons' hiring of Avallone reflects the continued demand for experienced employment and labor law expertise as companies navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and workplace dynamics. Avallone's addition strengthens Dentons' capabilities in advising management teams on sensitive employment-related investigations, litigation, and compliance.

The details

Avallone joins Dentons from K&L Gates, where he previously practiced. In his new role, he will serve as a trusted advisor to management teams, helping them navigate sensitive employment and labor matters, including high-stakes disputes, compliance challenges, and strategic workforce planning.

  • Avallone joined Dentons on April 16, 2026.

The players

Vincent Avallone

A partner in Dentons' employment and labor practice in New Jersey and New York, bringing a nationally focused practice advising employers on high-stakes employment and labor matters.

Dentons US

A global law firm that has hired Vincent Avallone as a partner in its employment and labor practice.

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What they’re saying

“Avallone brings a nationally focused practice advising employers on high-stakes employment and labor matters, including board-level and C-suite disputes, enterprise-wide compliance challenges, and strategic workforce issues.”

— Dentons US

The takeaway

Dentons' hiring of Avallone reflects the continued demand for experienced employment and labor law expertise as companies navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and workplace dynamics. Avallone's addition strengthens Dentons' capabilities in advising management teams on sensitive employment-related investigations, litigation, and compliance.