Practices
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Cornell University, School of Industrial & Labor Relations, B.S.
Martin L. Schmelkin
Partner
Advises on employment and employee benefits issues for clients primarily in the financial services sector, including hedge funds, private equity firms, asset managers and investment banks.
Marty has nearly 30 years of experience in employment law, representing clients in all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including counseling on recruitment, hiring, employment agreements, compensation, promotions, leaves, disciplinary action, terminations and separation agreements.
He has experience conducting workplace investigations on harassment and discrimination, advising on litigation strategy, coordinating the implementation of employment policies and programs across multiple global jurisdictions, and leading workplace training programs.
Marty has a wealth of experience with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs, including the interplay with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) reporting.
He also counsels employers on regulatory filings, affirmative action programs, pay equity analyses and diversity demographic disclosures.
Marty brings a unique perspective to clients, having worked for 15 years in the legal department of Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director and associate general counsel in the employment law group. While there he spent time in the firm's Hong Kong office covering employment law matters throughout Asia and also had responsibility for employment law in non-US offices in the Americas.
He is a frequent presenter at industry conferences, serves as an Associate Lecturer on Labor & Employment Law at Columbia University and is a member of the Executive Board of the Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR) Alumni Association.
- “US Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification,” Schulte Alert, March 15, 2024
- “Employment Update: New York State Governor Hochul Vetoes New York State Non-Compete Ban Bill,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 26, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 12, 2023
- “The NLRB Sets Forth A New Standard for Recognition of Unions,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 7, 2023
- “US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling and Potential Impact on Employers,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 24, 2023
- “New Guidance and Proposed Regulations From the EEOC,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 23, 2023
- “New York on the Brink of Banning Non-Competes,” Schulte Alert, June 21, 2023
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, June 7, 2023
- “NLRB Restricts Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements,” Schulte Alert, March 2, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Feb. 24, 2023
- Interview, “Martin Schmelkin, Employment & Employee Benefits Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Non-Competes & Investing,” Becker Business Minute Podcast, Feb. 15, 2023
- “FTC Attacks Noncompete Agreements,” Regulatory Compliance Watch, Feb. 3, 2023 (quoted)
- “The Impact of New York City’s New Wage Transparency Law on Private Fund Manager Hiring,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Feb. 2, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Compels Discussion,” Attorney At Law Magazine, Jan. 31, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC's Proposed Noncompete Ban Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’ For GCs,” Law360, Jan. 24, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses,” Schulte Alert, Jan. 10, 2023
- “End-of-Year Employment Law Developments,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 22, 2022
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Nov. 16, 2022
- “U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule,” Schulte Alert, Oct. 21, 2022
- “Talent, Compensation & Employment Law Considerations for 2024,” MFA Ops Los Angeles, March 2024
-
“Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Leveraging Data to Drive Change,” ESG Summit for Partner Managers, February 2024
- “Employment Focus,” 33rd Annual Schulte Private Capital Forum, January 2024
- “AI Employment Considerations: New and Contemplated Regulations,” FISD Alternative Data Council: Compliance and Generative AI, October 2023
- Moderator, “The New Normal: Re-Imagining the Future of Work,” TD Prime Services Alternative Investment Leadership Summit, June 2023
- “The Future of Human Resources: Trends and Innovations for a Thriving Workplace,” BNP Paribas Prime Services Roundtable, June 2023
- “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives: Legal and Policy Issues,” 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul, May 2023
- “Management Group Matters,” Schulte London Investment Management Hot Topics, May 2023
- “Building the Best Human Capital Strategy,” UBS Global Markets Hedge Fund Leadership Conference, May 2023
- “Non-Competes & The Impending Ban: What You Need to Know,” MFA Legal & Compliance 2023, May 2023
- “Employee Engagement, Workplace Strategies & All Things Human Capital,” FEA NYC Hedge Fund Networking Group Luncheon, March 2023
- “Workplace Considerations and Strategies for Private Fund Managers,” Schulte 32nd Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, January 2023
- Jones Day
- Goldman Sachs
- O'Melveny & Myers
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
- “US Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification,” Schulte Alert, March 15, 2024
- “Employment Update: New York State Governor Hochul Vetoes New York State Non-Compete Ban Bill,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 26, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 12, 2023
- “The NLRB Sets Forth A New Standard for Recognition of Unions,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 7, 2023
- “US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling and Potential Impact on Employers,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 24, 2023
- “New Guidance and Proposed Regulations From the EEOC,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 23, 2023
- “New York on the Brink of Banning Non-Competes,” Schulte Alert, June 21, 2023
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, June 7, 2023
- “NLRB Restricts Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements,” Schulte Alert, March 2, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Feb. 24, 2023
- Interview, “Martin Schmelkin, Employment & Employee Benefits Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Non-Competes & Investing,” Becker Business Minute Podcast, Feb. 15, 2023
- “FTC Attacks Noncompete Agreements,” Regulatory Compliance Watch, Feb. 3, 2023 (quoted)
- “The Impact of New York City’s New Wage Transparency Law on Private Fund Manager Hiring,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Feb. 2, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Compels Discussion,” Attorney At Law Magazine, Jan. 31, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC's Proposed Noncompete Ban Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’ For GCs,” Law360, Jan. 24, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses,” Schulte Alert, Jan. 10, 2023
- “End-of-Year Employment Law Developments,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 22, 2022
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Nov. 16, 2022
- “U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule,” Schulte Alert, Oct. 21, 2022
- “Talent, Compensation & Employment Law Considerations for 2024,” MFA Ops Los Angeles, March 2024
-
“Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Leveraging Data to Drive Change,” ESG Summit for Partner Managers, February 2024
- “Employment Focus,” 33rd Annual Schulte Private Capital Forum, January 2024
- “AI Employment Considerations: New and Contemplated Regulations,” FISD Alternative Data Council: Compliance and Generative AI, October 2023
- Moderator, “The New Normal: Re-Imagining the Future of Work,” TD Prime Services Alternative Investment Leadership Summit, June 2023
- “The Future of Human Resources: Trends and Innovations for a Thriving Workplace,” BNP Paribas Prime Services Roundtable, June 2023
- “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives: Legal and Policy Issues,” 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul, May 2023
- “Management Group Matters,” Schulte London Investment Management Hot Topics, May 2023
- “Building the Best Human Capital Strategy,” UBS Global Markets Hedge Fund Leadership Conference, May 2023
- “Non-Competes & The Impending Ban: What You Need to Know,” MFA Legal & Compliance 2023, May 2023
- “Employee Engagement, Workplace Strategies & All Things Human Capital,” FEA NYC Hedge Fund Networking Group Luncheon, March 2023
- “Workplace Considerations and Strategies for Private Fund Managers,” Schulte 32nd Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, January 2023
- Jones Day
- Goldman Sachs
- O'Melveny & Myers
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Highlights
Martin L. Schmelkin
Partner
Advises on employment and employee benefits issues for clients primarily in the financial services sector, including hedge funds, private equity firms, asset managers and investment banks.
Marty has nearly 30 years of experience in employment law, representing clients in all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including counseling on recruitment, hiring, employment agreements, compensation, promotions, leaves, disciplinary action, terminations and separation agreements.
He has experience conducting workplace investigations on harassment and discrimination, advising on litigation strategy, coordinating the implementation of employment policies and programs across multiple global jurisdictions, and leading workplace training programs.
Marty has a wealth of experience with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs, including the interplay with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) reporting.
He also counsels employers on regulatory filings, affirmative action programs, pay equity analyses and diversity demographic disclosures.
Marty brings a unique perspective to clients, having worked for 15 years in the legal department of Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director and associate general counsel in the employment law group. While there he spent time in the firm's Hong Kong office covering employment law matters throughout Asia and also had responsibility for employment law in non-US offices in the Americas.
He is a frequent presenter at industry conferences, serves as an Associate Lecturer on Labor & Employment Law at Columbia University and is a member of the Executive Board of the Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR) Alumni Association.
Practices
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Cornell University, School of Industrial & Labor Relations, B.S.
- “US Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification,” Schulte Alert, March 15, 2024
- “Employment Update: New York State Governor Hochul Vetoes New York State Non-Compete Ban Bill,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 26, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 12, 2023
- “The NLRB Sets Forth A New Standard for Recognition of Unions,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 7, 2023
- “US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling and Potential Impact on Employers,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 24, 2023
- “New Guidance and Proposed Regulations From the EEOC,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 23, 2023
- “New York on the Brink of Banning Non-Competes,” Schulte Alert, June 21, 2023
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, June 7, 2023
- “NLRB Restricts Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements,” Schulte Alert, March 2, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Feb. 24, 2023
- Interview, “Martin Schmelkin, Employment & Employee Benefits Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Non-Competes & Investing,” Becker Business Minute Podcast, Feb. 15, 2023
- “FTC Attacks Noncompete Agreements,” Regulatory Compliance Watch, Feb. 3, 2023 (quoted)
- “The Impact of New York City’s New Wage Transparency Law on Private Fund Manager Hiring,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Feb. 2, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Compels Discussion,” Attorney At Law Magazine, Jan. 31, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC's Proposed Noncompete Ban Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’ For GCs,” Law360, Jan. 24, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses,” Schulte Alert, Jan. 10, 2023
- “End-of-Year Employment Law Developments,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 22, 2022
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Nov. 16, 2022
- “U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule,” Schulte Alert, Oct. 21, 2022
- “Talent, Compensation & Employment Law Considerations for 2024,” MFA Ops Los Angeles, March 2024
-
“Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Leveraging Data to Drive Change,” ESG Summit for Partner Managers, February 2024
- “Employment Focus,” 33rd Annual Schulte Private Capital Forum, January 2024
- “AI Employment Considerations: New and Contemplated Regulations,” FISD Alternative Data Council: Compliance and Generative AI, October 2023
- Moderator, “The New Normal: Re-Imagining the Future of Work,” TD Prime Services Alternative Investment Leadership Summit, June 2023
- “The Future of Human Resources: Trends and Innovations for a Thriving Workplace,” BNP Paribas Prime Services Roundtable, June 2023
- “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives: Legal and Policy Issues,” 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul, May 2023
- “Management Group Matters,” Schulte London Investment Management Hot Topics, May 2023
- “Building the Best Human Capital Strategy,” UBS Global Markets Hedge Fund Leadership Conference, May 2023
- “Non-Competes & The Impending Ban: What You Need to Know,” MFA Legal & Compliance 2023, May 2023
- “Employee Engagement, Workplace Strategies & All Things Human Capital,” FEA NYC Hedge Fund Networking Group Luncheon, March 2023
- “Workplace Considerations and Strategies for Private Fund Managers,” Schulte 32nd Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, January 2023
- Jones Day
- Goldman Sachs
- O'Melveny & Myers
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
- “US Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification,” Schulte Alert, March 15, 2024
- “Employment Update: New York State Governor Hochul Vetoes New York State Non-Compete Ban Bill,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 26, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 12, 2023
- “The NLRB Sets Forth A New Standard for Recognition of Unions,” Schulte Alert, Sept. 7, 2023
- “US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling and Potential Impact on Employers,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 24, 2023
- “New Guidance and Proposed Regulations From the EEOC,” Schulte Alert, Aug. 23, 2023
- “New York on the Brink of Banning Non-Competes,” Schulte Alert, June 21, 2023
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, June 7, 2023
- “NLRB Restricts Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements,” Schulte Alert, March 2, 2023
- “Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Feb. 24, 2023
- Interview, “Martin Schmelkin, Employment & Employee Benefits Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Non-Competes & Investing,” Becker Business Minute Podcast, Feb. 15, 2023
- “FTC Attacks Noncompete Agreements,” Regulatory Compliance Watch, Feb. 3, 2023 (quoted)
- “The Impact of New York City’s New Wage Transparency Law on Private Fund Manager Hiring,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Feb. 2, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Compels Discussion,” Attorney At Law Magazine, Jan. 31, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC's Proposed Noncompete Ban Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’ For GCs,” Law360, Jan. 24, 2023 (quoted)
- “FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses,” Schulte Alert, Jan. 10, 2023
- “End-of-Year Employment Law Developments,” Schulte Alert, Dec. 22, 2022
- “Recent Employment Law Updates,” Schulte Alert, Nov. 16, 2022
- “U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule,” Schulte Alert, Oct. 21, 2022
- “Talent, Compensation & Employment Law Considerations for 2024,” MFA Ops Los Angeles, March 2024
-
“Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Leveraging Data to Drive Change,” ESG Summit for Partner Managers, February 2024
- “Employment Focus,” 33rd Annual Schulte Private Capital Forum, January 2024
- “AI Employment Considerations: New and Contemplated Regulations,” FISD Alternative Data Council: Compliance and Generative AI, October 2023
- Moderator, “The New Normal: Re-Imagining the Future of Work,” TD Prime Services Alternative Investment Leadership Summit, June 2023
- “The Future of Human Resources: Trends and Innovations for a Thriving Workplace,” BNP Paribas Prime Services Roundtable, June 2023
- “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives: Legal and Policy Issues,” 75th Annual NYU Conference on Labor & Employment Law: Reform for the Long Haul, May 2023
- “Management Group Matters,” Schulte London Investment Management Hot Topics, May 2023
- “Building the Best Human Capital Strategy,” UBS Global Markets Hedge Fund Leadership Conference, May 2023
- “Non-Competes & The Impending Ban: What You Need to Know,” MFA Legal & Compliance 2023, May 2023
- “Employee Engagement, Workplace Strategies & All Things Human Capital,” FEA NYC Hedge Fund Networking Group Luncheon, March 2023
- “Workplace Considerations and Strategies for Private Fund Managers,” Schulte 32nd Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, January 2023
- Jones Day
- Goldman Sachs
- O'Melveny & Myers
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe