Rick Grimaldi is a plain talker. His approach to talk radio is to combine intelligent dialogue, which challenges his listeners, with a healthy dose of irreverence. He calls ‘em as he sees ‘em. With working class roots that belief his last name which, of course, links him with the greatest Philadelphians of all time, the Kelly family. He is a cousin of the royal family of Monaco but a true son of the region. Rick Grimaldi is Resident Manager and Partner of the Philadelphia, PA office of Jackson Lewis LLP. His practice spans all aspects of domestic and international labor and employment law. Mr. Grimaldi regularly assists business clients with traditional labor matters such as formulating comprehensive and strategic union avoidance tactics, protecting employers in union election campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and defending grievance and unfair labor practice claims. In addition, he represents employers in all facets of employment counseling and litigation, including discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, wage and hour investigations and claims, reductions in force, non-compete/proprietary information issues, drafting of employment handbooks and independent contractor agreements. He also provides advice on the rapidly changing laws and regulations concerning privacy and data protection.

Rick talks with Sunoco CEO Brian MacDonald about the future of the company and its impact on the region.