Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C.

MBE WBE

WBE

Firm Size

20-50

Willing to Act as Local Counsel

Yes

PAC Member

TEAMING WITH EMPLOYERS TO BUILD A BETTER WORKPLACE

Recognized as a top-ranked employment law firm, NFC provides a progressive, creative and forward thinking approach to the practice of management-side employment law. Staffed with highly experienced employment attorneys and a robust support team, we deliver superior work product and incomparable client service. NFC attorneys have litigated thousands of cases and handled appeals at all levels in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Our substantive knowledge encompasses all areas of employment and benefits law. In addition, NFC has an entire team dedicated to developing meaningful and impactful employment law training. We work vigorously to counsel our clients on the most effective preventative measures.

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Contact

Chatham, NJ

26 Main Street, Suite 202

knukk@nfclegal.com, kheslin@nfclegal.com, rrome@nfclegal.com, nketty@nfclegal.com, iwells@nfclegal.com, csisco@nfclegal.com,

973 665.9100

Person of contact: Kerrie R. Heslin

New York, NY

112 W. 34th Street 18th Floor, Suite 18017

knukk@nfclegal.com, kheslin@nfclegal.com, rrome@nfclegal.com, nketty@nfclegal.com, iwells@nfclegal.com, csisco@nfclegal.com

212 843.4060

Person of contact: Kerrie R. Heslin

San Diego, CA

550 West C Street Suite 910

knukk@nfclegal.com, sfode@nfclegal.com

619.292.0515

Person of contact: Stacy L. Fode

Practice Areas

Corporate
- Internal Investigations
Labor & Employment
- Arbitration
- Class Actions / MDL
- Compliance
- Drafting Employee Handbooks / Policies / Documents
- Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
- ERISA
- Immigration / I-9 Compliance
- Investigations - Internal/Agency
- Labor /Union
- Leave and Pay Acts (e.g. FLSA / FMLA / Service Contracts Act / Davis Bacon Act / Walsh-Healey)
- Litigation
- Regulators/Regulations (e.g. DOL, NLRB, OFCCP, OSHA, OWBPA, SOX,)
- Trade Secret
Litigation/Trials
- Corporate/Commercial (Shareholder Derivative Suits, Securities, FINRA, Antitrust, Banking, Bankruptcy, etc.)
- Employment (HR, Discrimination, ERISA, Labor, Workers Comp, etc.)
White Collar / Investigations
- Compliance
- Regulatory Investigations
- Whistleblower

Firm Bio

EXPERIENCED COUNSEL. UNMATCHED RESPONSIVENESS. TRUE PARTNERSHIP.

Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. is a 100% women-owned and WBENC Certified employment law firm providing counsel to businesses in all areas of employer-employee relations across a variety of fields including technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services, health care, manufacturing, construction, education, consumer products, and other service-oriented businesses. The firm has successfully litigated thousands of employment law cases and delivers unparalleled strategic litigation defense. Our core philosophy is to tactically help clients prevent employment law issues. When prevention is not possible, we vigorously defend against such claims. All of our attorneys are dedicated to preventative counseling and training on employment and benefits issues and have deep expertise advising on the various employment and benefits related issues that arise on a daily basis.

At NFC, we are committed to diversity and the empowerment of women in the workplace. We continue to receive numerous awards and accolades recognizing our diversity efforts from various organizations such as: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award for “Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility” and more.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

United Airlines, JP Morgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Valley Hospital, Merck & Co., Rutgers University, Morgan Stanley, GSK, Hyatt Corporation, CBRE Group, Accenture, Brother International, Citigroup, Macy’s, Kapitus, Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceuticals, Horizon BCBS, McDonald’s, Toyota…

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Chambers USA Guide®: NFC is ranked Band 2 for Labor & Employment in New Jersey in the Chambers USA Guide. Chambers also recognizes multiple firm partners as leaders in their field.
Super Lawyers®: NFC attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers and/or Rising Stars lists annually since 2009; 29 NFC attorneys were included on the 2026 lists with three Partners also being recognized on their 2026 “Top Lawyers” Lists.
Best Law Firms®: NFC is ranked Tier 1 in New Jersey in Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. The firm is also ranked Tier 1 in San Diego for Employment Law – Management.
Best Lawyers®: Firm attorneys have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® and/or Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America annually since 2015; 22 NFC attorneys were included in the 2026 lists.

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