(April 1, 2011, Manchester, NH) - Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA shareholder, James P. Reidy has been named the Legislative Liaison/Government Relations Director for the HR State Council of New Hampshire.
The HR State Council of New Hampshire aids in the advancement of the Human Resources profession in the State of New Hampshire by providing the leadership and structure to NH SHRM members in order to consult together, promote learning, foster communication, facilitate exchange of vital ideas and information and provide the vision to meet the HR challenges of today and the future.
Reidy practices in the areas of labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents management in organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for-profit entities and public sector employers.
Reidy regularly writes articles and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. He is frequently asked by the media, business groups and human resources associations to comment on breaking news and recent developments in labor and employment law. He is the moderator of NHLABORNET, the popular Internet discussion group for human resources professionals in New Hampshire. Reidy is also the creator and serves as the managing editor of Good Company, Sheehan Phinney's quarterly e-newsletter, which features articles on legal developments and best practices in business.
As the recipient of the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association's 2001 Above and Beyond Award, and the 2005 Roland Roberge Corporate Citizen of the Year Reidy has been recognized for his work on behalf of employers in the State. In May 2006 the Granite State Human Resources Conference named him HR Hero for his many contributions to the field of human resources in the State. Reidy is listed in Chambers USA as one of the top-tier employment lawyers in the state of New Hampshire. He was elected by his peers as one of the top labor and employment lawyers in the State in a poll conducted by the New Hampshire Bar Association and published in New Hampshire Magazine. Reidy was also selected again this year for the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers in America and has been repeatedly named a New England Super Lawyer.
About the Firm
Sheehan Phinney is a full service business law firm representing local, national and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to 64 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member in New Hampshire of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of premier independent law firms. |
