Keane & Beane is excited to announce that Richard Zuckerman and Sharon Berlin have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Zuckerman has been recognized for his expertise in Litigation – Labor and Employment, Education Law, Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management. Ms. Berlin has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor Law – Management in Long Island.
Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction. As such, recognition by Best Lawyers symbolizes excellence in practice.
Sharon Berlin represents management in private and public sector labor and employment law matters, including investigations, disciplinary proceedings, arbitrations, collective bargaining, proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights, and in litigation in the federal and state courts. As part of this representation, Ms. Berlin provides day-to-day advice regarding all aspects of federal and state labor and employments laws, and conducts trainings for clients on topics including the prevention of sexual and other types of harassment and discrimination, employee performance issues, discipline and discharge procedures, procedures for conducting investigations, and accommodating employees with disabilities. Ms. Berlin also serves as general counsel to school districts, private schools, and other educational entities.
Richard Zuckerman represents management in all public and private sector labor and employment law areas, including collective bargaining, discipline and litigation-related matters. His public sector clients include cities, counties, towns, villages, fire and ferry districts, libraries, and public utilities. He also serves as general counsel to school districts and as a hearing officer in General Municipal Law Section 207-a and 207-c disputes.
