Rose Kallor, LLP is pleased to announce that Firm partners Michael Rose, Robin Kallor, and Cindy Cieslak were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®.

Managing Partner Michael J. Rose was recognized by Best Lawyers^® in the following categories: 1) Employment Law – Management and 2) Litigation – Labor & Employment.  He has been recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2011. As Managing Partner of Rose Kallor, LLP, Mr. Rose is an innovative attorney and widely recognized as one of Connecticut's leading employment litigators in his representation of governments, government officials, and private businesses both large and small.  He has tried over forty cases to verdict in the areas of municipal liability, employment law, labor law, and civil rights.

Partner Robin B. Kallor was recognized by Best Lawyers^® in the following categories: 1) Employment Law – Management, 2) Labor Law – Management, and 3) Litigation – Labor & Employment.  She has been recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2018. Ms. Kallor regularly advises and represents employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, breach of contract, hiring processes, employee discipline, workplace policies, and any other matter that pertains to the employer-employee relationship in both the unionized and non-union settings.  Additionally, a significant portion of Ms. Kallor's practice is devoted to her role as a neutral, through her role as an independent workplace investigator and as a mediator. Ms. Kallor provides workplace training to clients and is a frequent speaker on emerging labor and employment law issues.   

Partner Cindy M. Cieslak was recognized by Best Lawyers^® in the following categories: 1) Employment Law – Management and 2) Litigation – Labor & Employment. Although previously recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America, this is her first year being recognized by Best Lawyers^®.  Ms. Cieslak advises employers on a broad range of labor and employment issues and represents clients in complex labor and employment law matters before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies. Ms. Cieslak also regularly conducts independent workplace investigations and Title IX investigations.

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