LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2026 – Proskauer is pleased to share that partners Gregory (Greg) Knopp and Anthony (Tony) Oncidi have been named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 list of Top Labor & Employment Lawyers, which honors leading attorneys in California who specialize in labor and employment litigation and counseling.
As a partner in Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Department, Greg has defended companies in complex employment litigation in federal and state courts for more than 25 years. He specializes in class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases and has led some of the nation’s most significant employment disputes that have set precedents for employers in California and nationwide. Greg advises clients across a broad range of industries, including retail and consumer products, professional sports, financial services, technology, transportation, and healthcare. His clients include Tapestry, Starbucks, Walmart, Michaels Stores, DaVita, and WSP, among others. He also serves as a trusted advisor to local Los Angeles businesses, national companies with operations in California, and organizations looking to enter the California market.
Tony is the Co-Chair Emeritus of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Department and heads the West Coast Labor & Employment group. For decades, has been the go-to employment lawyer for high-profile clients, consistently delivering precedent-setting results involving the most complex and sensitive matters. Tony represents employers and management in all aspects of labor relations and employment law, and his influence reverberates throughout the Los Angeles legal landscape. His esteemed roster of clients includes the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, CAA, FOX, the NFL, Live Nation Entertainment, Warner Bros., Sony Music, Endemol Shine North America/Banijay, and NBCUniversal, among others.
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Proskauer is the go-to employment counsel nationwide for global Fortune 500 corporations, major universities and professional sports leagues. The Firm’s Labor & Employment practice is comprised of more than 150 lawyers who have experience covering every area of labor and employment law and handle the complete range of sophisticated litigation, trial, appellate and counseling, as well as government contractor issues and investigations. Our prowess in the field consistently earns the highest accolades, receiving a top-tier nationwide ranking in Chambers USA and recognized as leaders by The Legal 500 United States and Benchmark Litigation, among others.