Delaware Employment Law Letter

– Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Wilmington, DE] – Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP proudly announces the opening of a newly expanded office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This strategic growth is a testament to the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services and meeting the diverse needs of its clients in the Southeast region. The new office, located at 121 West Trade Street, Suite 2250, will officially open its doors on Monday, September 21, 2026.

– Press Release Young Conaway is pleased to announce that 42 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with an additional 6 attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These distinctions span 25 practice areas, reflecting the breadth of experience and industry knowledge our attorneys provide to clients across the country. Congratulations to all our recognized attorneys.

– Press Release WILMINGTON, DE -  Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is pleased to announce that it has increased starting salaries for first-year associates to $220,000, effective immediately. In addition to raising starting salaries, Young Conaway has increased compensation throughout the associate ranks, ensuring that associates remain competitively compensated as they assume greater responsibility and continue developing their practices.

– Tax Notes State About the Authors Jennifer E. Reefe is an Associate in Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP's Business Planning and Tax Section. She advises individuals or couples looking for estate planning services such as wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, revocable and irrevocable trusts.

– Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON, DE -- Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is pleased to announce that 31 of the firm’s attorneys in 6 practice areas (three Band 1 recognitions) are listed as “Leaders in their Field” in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranks leading law firms and lawyers in a wide range of practice areas.

– Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilmington, DE – June 4, 2026 – Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP proudly announces that five of its Intellectual Property litigators have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This prestigious guide honors attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, strategic insight, and deep knowledge of patent law.

When: April 25, 2026 at 9:45am – 10:45am (EDT) Location: Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 The panel will examine how corporate governance principles, particularly under Delaware law, apply when companies face financial distress, with an emphasis on board decision making before and after a Chapter 11 filing.

– Press Release Young Conaway is pleased to announce that Jennifer P. Siew and Alexis N. Stombaugh have been named 2025 Atlas Award winners by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). The Atlas Award recognizes members of the LCLD Pathfinders' program who showed the highest levels of engagement throughout the program. To receive the honor, Jen and Alexis participated in multiple programming components, ranging from in-person meetings to virtual sessions and online learning modules.

– Press Release https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/delaware-lawyers/ We’re proud to recognize the outstanding Young Conaway attorneys featured in Delaware Today’s 2025 Top Lawyers® list. Only lawyers practicing in Delaware may nominate their peers as Top Lawyers® in a particular area of law. The Top Lawyers® ranking reflects the commitment these professionals bring to serving their clients and advancing the legal profession in our state.

– Press Release Celebrating Excellence Young Conaway is proud to announce that our firm has been recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers for outstanding performance across multiple practice areas, both nationally and regionally. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process designed to highlight excellence in the legal profession: Peer Review: Feedback from leading attorneys and law firm clients assesses professional reputation and quality of service.