Eric Pines
Eric L. Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, serves as Chief Counsel for AFGE Local 1923, representing over fifty thousand federal employees. With extensive litigation experience, Pines has secured significant funds for clients, including a recent $16.5 million settlement in an FLSA case benefiting 3,860 FEMA employees. His firm focuses on representing Veteran Affairs doctors and nurses and advocates passionately for disabled federal employees, handling requests for accommodations and Federal Employee Disability Retirement (OPM).
Amanda Moreno
Amanda Moreno’s distinguished career in federal employment law is highlighted by her current leadership role at Pines Federal, where she supervises a robust team of attorneys in navigating complex labor disputes. Her legal journey, from her beginnings at Legal Aid to her achievements in New York’s appellate and federal courts, has been driven by her unwavering dedication to federal employees’ rights. Amanda’s experience is comprehensive, covering crucial areas from EEO to MSPB Hearings, and her strategic litigation tactics have consistently secured successful outcomes for her clients.
Elizabeth Matta
Elizabeth, a 2021 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, discovered her passion for employment law during an internship with the Administrative Law Judges at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). With experience in legal aid advocating for unemployment benefits and a background as a curator and archaeologist, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to her practice.
Ashok Bail
With over 18 years of experience, Ashok Bail has passionately represented federal employees across the US and Texas. He earned his JD from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University and is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Texas Committee on Disability Issues. Ashok Bail handles cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and other federal employment issues.
Stephen Goldenzweig
As a former Managing Partner of Pines Federal, Stephen Goldenzweig is a seasoned federal employment attorney. For over a decade, he has litigated EEO cases, MSPB cases, DAB cases from inception through trial. With a background as a former insurance defense attorney, Stephen’s meticulous trial preparation and fierce negotiation skills, driven by unwavering loyalty to his clients, have earned him recognition as a top-rated attorney.
Gregg Rosenberg
Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985, Gregg Rosenberg has a particular focus on federal employment cases. He has previously managed a variety of employment cases, including wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, overtime compensation, and worker’s compensation retaliation. He also has extensive experience with claims under statutes such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Whistleblower Act.