General Counsel Announces Senior Staff for Office of the General Counsel

On January 14th, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Crystal Carey announced two new staff members for her office.

Lynisa B. Michalski was named Acting Deputy General Counsel. Ms. Michalski began her career with the National Labor Relations Board as an attorney in the Office of Appeals. During her tenure, she has been detailed to the Regional Offices and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia. In 2013, Ms. Michalski was promoted to Supervisory Attorney. She most recently served as the Deputy Director in the Office of Appeals. Prior to joining the NLRB, Ms. Michalski clerked for The Honorable Charles B. Day in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She earned her B.A. from Boston University, and her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law. 

“I worked with Lynisa during my time in the Office of Appeals, and I am thrilled that she has rejoined the Agency in this role. She returns with over two decades of service to the Agency, including significant experience in ensuring cases are processed in a timely and efficient manner, driving the initiatives of the General Counsel’s Office and a unique perspective on what has, and has not, worked in prior Administrations. I look forward to working with her and implementing improved efficiencies and priorities,” said General Counsel Carey.

Laural Wagner will continue to serve as Acting Associate to the General Counsel. Ms. Wagner began her career with the NLRB as a Co-op Field Examiner in the Cleveland, Ohio Regional office in 2009 and converted to a Field Examiner in 2010. In 2020, she was appointed Deputy to the Assistant General Counsel in the Division of Operations-Management. Since February 2025, Ms. Wagner has served in the Role of Acting Associate to the General Counsel. Ms. Wagner earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources from Cleveland State University. 

“Laural brings a wealth of expertise gained through her experience in the Field, Operations, and the Office of the General Counsel – her institutional knowledge is unparalleled,” said General Counsel Carey.

The dedication and expertise brought by these distinguished and experienced individuals underscores the NLRB's commitment to upholding its mission. As the NLRB evolves to meet new challenges; the combined experience of Ms. Michalski and Ms. Wagner will be instrumental in driving forward initiatives that enhance the agency's effectiveness and responsiveness.