- Listed in:
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management; Labor Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2020-2024 (listed for 5 years)
- Lawyer of the Year (Albany), Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024
- Lawyer of the Year (Albany), Labor Law - Management 2021, 2023
- New York Super Lawyers®, Employment and Labor, 2023
- BTI Client Service All-Stars 2017, 2022
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management; Labor Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2020-2024 (listed for 5 years)
- Board Member, Saratoga County Bar Association
- Member, Wage and Hour Defense Institute
- Order of the Coif
- Lisa Niles Distinguished Alumni Award, Leadership Saratoga, 2018
- Associate Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
- An Interview with Michael Billok and Ryan Marquette, Veterans Day, Legally Bond, November 6, 2023
- Panelist, ABR Straight Talk: So, Now What?, Albany Business Review, August 6, 2020
- Ireland/NYS Spotlight Series - New York: Strategic US Entry Location, Globaify & Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, July 21, 2020
- COVID-19 Liability Issues, The Business Council, May 27, 2020
- COVID-19: Your Questions Answered - A Special Broadcast, Saratoga's Star Radio, March 16, 2020
- Implications for Employers of Legalized Recreational Marijuana, The Business Council, 2018 Annual Meeting, September 24, 2018
- Sexual Harassment Law - Look at Law 2018, LookTV, September 18, 2018
- Family Leave Act - Look at Law 2018, LookTV, August 10, 2018
- Labor Law - Look at Law 2018, LookTV, June 6, 2018
- A Look at Law, LookTV, May 1, 2018
- Times Up: Navigating Sexual Harassment in an Evolving Legal and Cultural Landscape, ESSAE Annual Conference & Trade Show, June 21, 2018
- What’s New and What’s Next, Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union CFO Roundtable, September 29, 2017
- Workplace Violence, New York State Payroll Conference Association 2017 Statewide Conference, September 28, 2017
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, New York State Payroll Conference Association 2017 Statewide Conference, September 28, 2017
- Family Leave Act - Look at Law 2018, LookTV, August 10, 2018
- New York Paid Family Leave, Minich MacGregor Wealth Management Employer Insights Breakfast Series, June 15, 2017
- Panel Member, Cybersecurity for Human Resource Professionals, CNY SHRM, April 6, 2017
- Panel Member, Tracking the Latest Initiatives of the New Secretary of Labor, and What is On the Horizon for Labor Agendas in the Year Ahead?, American Conference Institute’s 30th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions, June 12, 2016
- Will Overtime Rules Changes Impact Your Organization? Upcoming Exemption Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, October 18, 2016
- Legal Ethical Implications of Social Networking by Attorneys and Clients, Panel Member, New York State Bar Association Seminar, November 24, 2014
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Human Resources Seminar, February 19, 2014
- Quoted in "OSHA Plans to Step up Safety Missions Beyond COVID," Newsday, February 23, 2022
- OSHA Released COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rule for Health-Care Employers, Central New York Business Journal, July 8, 2021
- Quoted in "2nd Circ. Tells FLSA Plaintiffs To 'Put Up The Goods'," Law360, May 12, 2021
- Guest Column: When Dealing with the Coronavirus, the Magic Legal Word is 'Reasonable', Albany Business Review, March 20, 2020
- Co-Author, 2019 Chambers USA Regional Employment Guide, New York Chapter
- Quoted in "Workplace Harassment Becomes Much More Costly," The Daily Gazette, July 15, 2019
- Quoted in "What Employers Need to Know About New York's New Harassment Prevention Law," Albany Business Review, July 9, 2019
- "Business Report: What About Last-Minute Schedule Pay?," Saratoga Business Journal, April 5, 2018; Glens Falls Business Journal, April 12, 2018
- Quoted in "Many firms unaware of new OSHA slip and fall requirements," Newsday, May 28, 2017
- "Business Report: What To Do When Demand Exceeds Output," Saratoga Business Journal, April 7, 2017; Glens Falls Business Journal, April 14, 2017
- Quoted in “OSHA limit on silica exposure: excessive?,” Buffalo Law Journal, July 18, 2016
- Quoted in “Businesses must contend with higher workplace safety fines,” Albany Business Review, July 6, 2016
- Billok, Michael D. and Stevens, Christopher J., "Keeping Up With Evolving Cybersecurity Regulations,” New York Law Journal, June 6, 2016
- "OSHA Makes Sweeping Changes to its Illness and Injury Reporting Rule," Business Journal News Network, May 21, 2016
- Michael D. Billok and Clifford G. Tsan, "Cybersecurity Insurance: Facing Hidden Risks and Uncertainty," New York Law Journal, May 2, 2016
- "Business Report: Is 2016 Open For Business?," Saratoga Business Journal, January 8, 2016
- "Court Calls a Fault on Tennis Umpires’ Misclassification Argument," Bond Complex Litigation Quarterly, Spring 2015
- Board Member, Jake’s Help from Heaven, 2019-Present
- President, Board of Directors, Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga Springs, 2010-2020
- Board Member, Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development, 2020
- Board Member, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, 2016-2019
- Leadership Saratoga Graduate, 2014
- Leadership Tech Valley Graduate, 2012
- O.S.H.A. Stands for…the Organizing Safety And Health Administration? OSHA’s New ‘Walkaround’ Rule Provides Entry Point for Unions
April 4, 2024 - New Year, New OSHA Reporting Rule
January 24, 2024 - Second Department Weighs in on Employees Fully Paid But Who Seek Liquidated Damages for Not Being Paid Weekly: You Can’t Get Something for Nothing
January 19, 2024 - Supreme Court Blocks Enforcement of OSHA’s Vax-or-Test Rule; What Now?
January 14, 2022 - Supreme Court to Expedite Hearing on OSHA’s Vax or Test Mandate; Prepare for OSHA’s January 10 Deadline Now
December 23, 2021 - Is OSHA’s Vax Or Test Mandate Here To Stay?
December 20, 2021 - OSHA Releases COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rule for Health Care Employers
June 11, 2021 - Dismissing Non-Willful Claims Under the FLSA – the Second Circuit Rules on an Issue of First Impression
May 3, 2021 - New York's Highest Court Upholds "13 Hour Rule" for Home Health Aides Working 24-Hour Shifts
March 27, 2019 - Bond Attorneys Author the New York Employment Law Guide for Chambers USA© 2019 Regional Employment Publication
January 23, 2019 - An Epic Decision for Employers on Employment Class Action Waivers
May 22, 2018 - What’s Going On With OSHA?
March 25, 2018 - Occupational Safety and Health Law: What is the Current Status of OSHA’s Injury and Illness Reporting Rule?
February 21, 2017 - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Preventing Unauthorized Access to and Disclosure of Confidential Information
April 17, 2016 - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Senate Finance Committee to Take Up Cybersecurity Legislation
April 10, 2016
- Labor and Employment Law Academy 2023
October 3, 2023; November 14, 2023 - Cybersecurity Law and Other Hot Topics for Nonprofits – 2023 Edition
March 16, 2023 - Labor and Employment Law Academy 2022
November 15, 2022; December 6, 2022 - OSHA’s Vax or Test Emergency Temporary Standard is Here - Complimentary Webinar
November 9, 2021 - Fall 2021 Virtual Breakfast Briefings - Upstate
October 14, October 28, November 3, November 10 - Virtual Labor and Employment Law Academy 2021
September 23; October 26; November 30 - Fall 2020 Virtual Breakfast Briefings - Upstate
September 17 & 30; October 1 & 22, 2020 - Virtual Labor and Employment Law Academy 2020
September 16; October 28; November 18 - Michael Billok and Jennifer Boll to Speak in Ireland/NYS Spotlight Series
July 21, 2020 - The 411 for the 518: Reopening the Capital Region Part II - Complimentary Webinar
June 3, 2020 - Michael Billok to Discuss COVID-19 Liability Issues - The Business Council Webinar
May 27, 2020 - The 411 for the 518: Reopening the Capital Region - Complimentary Webinar
May 21, 2020 - Labor and Employment Law Academy 2019
September 18, 2019; October 16, 2019; and November 19, 2019 - Albany - Labor and Employment Law Academy 2018
November 28, 2018 - Michael Billok and Katherine McClung to Present at Human Resources Conference
June 11, 2018 - An Ounce of Prevention Complimentary Webinar
February 14, 2018 - Manufacturing Week Complimentary Webinar Series
October 1, 2017 - Cybersecurity: What We Should Be Doing - Complimentary Webinar
October 1, 2017 - Michael Billok to Speak at Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union CFO Roundtable
September 28, 2017 - Labor and Employment Law Academy Albany 2017
September 11, 2017 - Michael Billok to Present at Minich MacGregor Wealth Management Breakfast
June 14, 2017 - Michael Billok to Speak at ACI’s 30th Wage and Hour National Forum
June 11, 2017
- Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2023 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 23, 2023 - Best Lawyers in America® Names 13 Bond Attorneys 2024 "Lawyer of the Year"
August 17, 2023 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2024 Best Lawyers in America®
August 17, 2023 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2022 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 23, 2022 - Best Lawyers in America® Names 13 Bond Attorneys 2023 "Lawyer of the Year"
August 18, 2022 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2023 Best Lawyers in America®
August 18, 2022 - Michael D. Billok Named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2022
February 8, 2022 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2021 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 20, 2021 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2022 Best Lawyers in America®
August 19, 2021 - Bond Announces Saratoga Springs Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2020 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 21, 2020 - 11 Albany Bond Attorneys Named 2021 Best Lawyers in America®
August 20, 2020 - 12 Albany Bond Attorneys Named 2020 Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2019 - Bond Announces Saratoga Attorney Michael D. Billok Named in 2019 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 12, 2019 - Bond Authors the Introduction and New York State Chapter of Chambers USA Regional Employment Guide
January 14, 2019 - Michael D. Billok Named in 2018 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 12, 2018 - Michael Billok Receives Leadership Saratoga Distinguished Alumni Award
June 5, 2018 - Michael Billok Talks Labor Law – A Look at Law 2018 on LookTV
June 5, 2018 - Bond Hosts Manufacturing Week Webinar Series
October 1, 2017 - Michael D. Billok Named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2017
February 7, 2017
- Will OSHA’s ‘Vax or Test’ Rule Now Be Implemented?
December 22, 2021 - OSHA Seeing Small Rise in Whistleblower Complaints
February 17, 2021 - Reopening New York — About Workforce Reductions and OSHA Violations
October 29, 2020 - Cybersecurity and How it Applies to Industry Sectors in the United States
March 20, 2019
- OSHA’s Vax or Test Emergency Temporary Standard is Here - Complimentary Webinar
November 9, 2021 - The 411 for the 518: Reopening the Capital Region Part II - Complimentary Webinar
June 3, 2020 - The 411 for the 518: Reopening the Capital Region - Complimentary Webinar
May 21, 2020 - An Ounce of Prevention Complimentary Webinar
February 14, 2018 - Cybersecurity: What We Should Be Doing - Complimentary Webinar
October 1, 2017