"The keys to a successful law practice:  Responsiveness, Commitment, Integrity, and a Sense of Humor."

--Bob Janowitz, Labor Lawyer

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.

Publications/Presentations

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

Awards & Recognition

• Bob Janowitz has been recognized in the publication, 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. 

Professional Activities/Associations

• ABA Labor Section, Subcommittee
• NLRB Practice and Procedures Committee

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 and Interests

• Bob enjoys fishing, reading and crossword puzzles.