“Amy is a fantastic attorney with the legal ability to represent a client with the most difficult situations; she is smart, practical and extremely responsive.”
— Chambers USA 2025
Amy Traub is chair of BakerHostetler’s national Labor and Employment Practice Group, leading a team that provides tailored workforce solutions to clients from coast to coast. In her own practice, Amy partners closely with employers to prevent problems before they arise – and vigorously defends them when disputes escalate. Clients value her calm judgment, practical guidance and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business‑aligned solutions.
Amy represents management across a wide range of industries, with significant experience in healthcare, luxury retail and professional services. She counsels organizations on workforce strategy, compliance, risk prevention and day‑to‑day employment challenges. Whether navigating regulatory shifts, addressing sensitive personnel issues or developing policies that keep pace with evolving workplace expectations, Amy provides advice that is direct, actionable and tailored to each client’s culture.
As an accomplished litigator, Amy handles high‑stakes disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour law, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act claims, equal pay issues and more. She is known for her ability to assess risk quickly, craft tactical litigation strategies and drive efficient resolutions that align with business priorities. Amy also leads complex internal investigations – including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and policy violations – approaching each matter with discretion and precision.
Amy remains at the forefront of major legal developments, guiding clients through rapid changes in the law and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver guidance during periods of uncertainty. She helps organizations anticipate what’s ahead, adjust their practices and respond with confidence.
As practice group chair, Amy directs the national strategy and growth of one of the firm’s six core practice groups, championing innovation and excellence across its teams. Her leadership and legal skill have earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and the Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. Amy is also a recipient of BakerHostetler’s Trailblazer Award for her multiple contributions to the firm and the profession.
