Caroline H. Cheng

Caroline H. Cheng

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
Washington, District of Columbia
15+ years experience
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
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1909 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006
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Bio

Caroline H. Cheng is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on providing preventive advice and counsel, as well as representing employers in workplace law matters.In her counseling practice, Caroline strives to provide practical business advice based on best practices. She regularly advises clients on a broad range of matters arising under federal, state, and local laws, including policy design and drafting, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, employee requests for accommodations and leaves, performance management and employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and terminations. Caroline also provides preventive training to help employers reduce risk and avoid litigation.Caroline assists clients with sensitive workplace investigations. Examples include investigating allegations that a senior executive sexually harassed his subordinates, and investigating and assessing an organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.Before joining Jackson Lewis P.C., Caroline worked as in-house counsel for the National Basketball Association. There, her practice included providing advice and counsel on U.S. and cross-border employment and benefits matters, assisting with labor negotiations regarding players and referees, and managing immigration issues. Before that, Caroline worked for an international law firm, where she focused on defending employers in high-impact litigation matters and providing support regarding mergers and acquisitions. Caroline H. Cheng is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on providing preventive advice and counsel, as well as representing employers in workplace law matters.In her counseling practice, Caroline strives to provide practical business advice based on best practices. She regularly advises clients on a broad range of matters arising under federal, state, and local laws, including policy design and drafting, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, employee requests for accommodations and leaves, performance management and employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and terminations. Caroline also provides preventive training to help employers reduce risk and avoid litigation.Caroline assists clients with sensitive workplace investigations. Examples include investigating allegations that a senior executive sexually harassed his subordinates, and investigating and assessing an organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.Before joining Jackson Lewis P.C., Caroline worked as in-house counsel for the National Basketball Association. There, her practice included providing advice and counsel on U.S. and cross-border employment and benefits matters, assisting with labor negotiations regarding players and referees, and managing immigration issues. Before that, Caroline worked for an international law firm, where she focused on defending employers in high-impact litigation matters and providing support regarding mergers and acquisitions. Caroline H. Cheng is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on providing preventive advice and counsel, as well as representing employers in workplace law matters. In her counseling practice, Caroline strives to provide practical business advice based on best practices. She regularly advises clients on a broad range of matters arising under federal, state, and local laws, including policy design and drafting, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, employee requests for accommodations and leaves, performance management and employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and terminations. Caroline also provides preventive training to help employers reduce risk and avoid litigation. Caroline assists clients with sensitive workplace investigations. Examples include investigating allegations that a senior executive sexually harassed his subordinates, and investigating and assessing an organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Before joining Jackson Lewis P.C., Caroline worked as in-house counsel for the National Basketball Association. There, her practice included providing advice and counsel on U.S. and cross-border employment and benefits matters, assisting with labor negotiations regarding players and referees, and managing immigration issues. Before that, Caroline worked for an international law firm, where she focused on defending employers in high-impact litigation matters and providing support regarding mergers and acquisitions.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee - 2024
  • Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee - 2023
  • Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee - 2022
  • Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee - 2021
  • Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law - Employee

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 2010

Reviews

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Elizabeth Cook

2 weeks ago

Essential Partner for Navigating Complex Labor Issues

Caroline Cheng provided exceptional counsel during a sensitive wage and hour investigation by the DOL. Her deep knowledge of employment law, honed over 15 years, was immediately evident. She expertly guided our management team through the process, ensuring compliance while protecting our interests. Her recognition in labor and employment law is well-deserved. The outcome was favorable, and her preventive advice has been invaluable for our ongoing HR policies. I highly recommend her to any employer facing complex workplace legal challenges.

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