Kurt Rose

About Kurt Rose

A highly accomplished attorney with over a decade of experience providing strategic legal counsel and driving successful outcomes in complex employment and commercial matters. Currently advising over 30 luxury brands within a leading global conglomerate. I partner closely with HR and business teams to navigate employee relations challenges, developing and implementing legally sound and business-aligned solutions. Proven ability to manage complex legal matters, lead litigation, and develop robust policies, ensuring compliance and managing risk. Adept at navigating intricate legal landscapes, including federal and state courts, regulatory agencies, and collective bargaining environments. Passionate about fostering positive workplace environments and protecting business interests through proactive legal strategies and effective dispute resolution.

Experience

1. Director, Litigation & Employment

   LVMH

   Apr 2021 — Present · NY, US

   Employment Practice-Serve as lead employment attorney for 30+ luxury brands in retail, beauty, spirit, and hospitality sectors across the US (including NY, CA) and Canada, partnering closely with internal teams to provide strategic advice and develop legally sound, business-aligned solutions-Collaborate extensively with HR partners on employee relations matters, providing strategic advice and counsel on sensitive issues including accommodations, leaves, performance management, internal investigations, reorganizations, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, worker classification, background checks, and workplace safety-Maintain and update critical legal documents and policies, such as handbooks, compensation plans, separation agreements, and offer letters-Deliver comprehensive employment law training to HR partners, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate legal complexities-Achieve favorable outcomes resolving demand letters and representing brands at mediation-Oversee outside counsel across all litigation aspects.Commercial Litigation Practice-Manage outside counsel for diverse matters including toxic torts, product liability, personal injury, website data compliance/accessibility, and contract enforcement.Review and revise all discovery and court filings-Respond to law enforcement and third-party subpoenas.

Education

• City University of New York School of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD), Law

  2011 — 2014

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Legal Advice
• Motions
• Legal Discovery
• Depositions
• Client Counseling
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Employment Discrimination
• Labor Relations
• Grievance Arbitrations
• Legal Research
• Labor Law
• Oral Arguments
• Research
• Civil Litigation
• Federal Court Practice
• Management
• Settlement Agreements
• New York State Court Practice
• Employment Law
• Legal Counseling
• Mediation
• Legal Compliance