Bob Janowitz is a senior litigator who specializes in every aspect of proceedings before the NLRB. He has defended cases involving union organizing, collective bargaining, single/joint employer status, successorship, discrimination, healthcare bargaining units, "salting," and cessation of operation. He also serves as chief negotiator in complex negotiations for initial and successor labor agreements in many industries including healthcare, transportation, warehousing, construction, hospitality, retail, entertainment and manufacturing. Bob arbitrates matters involving issues arising under collective bargaining and individual employment agreements.

Before joining Constangy in 1999, Bob was a partner with the law firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, where he served as Chair Labor/Employment Section. Before entering private practice, Bob served as Regional Attorney for the NLRB.

Professional Activities/Associations

ABA Labor Section, Subcommittee
NLRB Practice and Procedures Committee

Publications/Presentations

Don’t  let ‘Change to Win’ Win – Your Voice The Newsletter of Associated Industries of Missouri


Awards and Recognitions

Best Lawyers In America
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers
Chambers USA Guide
Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys in the United States by Labor Relations Institute, Inc.

Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations

Don Bosco Center - Past Board President
TLC For Children and Families, Inc. - Member of Board of Directors
Senior Adjunct -- UMKC School of Law/Labor Law

Other Personal Background Information

Bob enjoys fishing, reading and crossword puzzles

Education

University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque, NM
J.D., 1967

City College,
New York City, NY
B.A., 1964

Admitted

• New Mexico, 1967
• United States Supreme Court, 1977
• Missouri, 1980