Phillip J. Strach
Partner
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phil regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. He advises clients on covenants not to compete and litigates claims involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other business-related litigation. Phil also regularly defends management and employers in employment discrimination cases and counsels management on how to prevent or reduce the risk of these lawsuits.
Phil regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. He advises clients on covenants not to compete and litigates claims involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other business-related litigation. Phil also regularly defends management and employers in employment discrimination cases and counsels management on how to prevent or reduce the risk of these lawsuits.
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
with honors
(2000)
- Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review (1998–1999)
- Pollitt-Gressman Award for Best Overall Oral Argument
- Hal Broadfoot Law Scholarship
- University of North Carolina, Master of Public Administration (2000)
- Campbell University, BA, summa cum laude (1996)
Admissions
- North Carolina
Practice Areas
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2011–2026); Employment Law – Management (2011–2026)
- Chambers and Partners Employment Global Practice Guide, Contributor (2025)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers — Employment & Labor (2024-2025)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Employment (2022-2024)
- Chambers and Partners USA: Labor & Employment – North Carolina (2018–2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Raleigh, NC, Employment Law – Management (2013)
- N.C. Lawyers Weekly Power List – Employment Law (2021)
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2010–2011, 2013)
- Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite (2011, 2012)
Professional Activities
- North Carolina State Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Phil regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. He advises clients on covenants not to compete and litigates claims involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other business-related litigation. Phil also regularly defends management and employers in employment discrimination cases and counsels management on how to prevent or reduce the risk of these lawsuits.
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
with honors
(2000)
- Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review (1998–1999)
- Pollitt-Gressman Award for Best Overall Oral Argument
- Hal Broadfoot Law Scholarship
- University of North Carolina, Master of Public Administration (2000)
- Campbell University, BA, summa cum laude (1996)
Admissions
- North Carolina
Practice Areas
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2011–2026); Employment Law – Management (2011–2026)
- Chambers and Partners Employment Global Practice Guide, Contributor (2025)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers — Employment & Labor (2024-2025)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Employment (2022-2024)
- Chambers and Partners USA: Labor & Employment – North Carolina (2018–2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Raleigh, NC, Employment Law – Management (2013)
- N.C. Lawyers Weekly Power List – Employment Law (2021)
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2010–2011, 2013)
- Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite (2011, 2012)
- North Carolina State Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
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