About Jack
Jack A. Raisner is a founding partner at Raisner Roupinian LLP, a prominent law firm located at 270 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10016. Established in 2010, the firm specializes in employment and labor law, focusing on protecting the rights of employees. Since 1984, Mr. Raisner has dedicated his career to advocating for workers, particularly in the areas of WARN Act and wage and hour class actions. His experience includes handling over 100 WARN Act cases, which have collectively resulted in settlements exceeding $100 million. Mr. Raisner earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N — Cardozo School of Law in 1983, where he developed a strong foundation in legal principles.
Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science at Boston University in 1978. His legal career began shortly after graduation, and for over a decade, he co-chaired the WARN practice group at a well-respected employee rights firm in New York City. This role allowed him to gain significant expertise in employment law, which he has continued to build upon at Raisner Roupinian LLP. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Raisner is a Professor of Law at the Tobin College of Business at St. John's University. His academic role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of legal professionals. He has authored numerous articles and legal texts on various employment law topics, including the "Pregnancy Discrimination and Parental Leave Handbook," published in 2000.
His contributions also include chapters in leading legal treatises such as "International Labor and Employment Laws" and "New York Employment Law," further solidifying his reputation as an authority in the field. Mr. Raisner is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern. Western Districts of New York, the District of Colorado, and the Central District of Illinois. His appellate practice extends to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth, and Ninth Circuits, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. This wide-ranging admission supports his representing clients across various jurisdictions.
Recognized for his legal expertise, Mr. Raisner has been named a Super Lawyer from 2013 to 2025 and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 2016-2017. This rating signifies the highest possible recognition in both legal ability and ethical standards. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Labor and Employment Editorial Advisory Board. For more information about Mr. Raisner and his firm, visit Raisner Roupinian LLP's website at raisnerroupinian.com.
