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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP

Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP

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National law firm Sanford Heisler Sharp was founded in 2004 to litigate public interest and social justice cases that add a significant value to individuals as well as improve society as a whole. With offices New York City, Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Diego, Nashville, and Baltimore, the firm specializes in representing plaintiffs with claims involving employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, executive representation, whistleblower/qui tam matters, ERISA matters, sexual violence, Title IX, victims' rights litigation, and related disputes.

Clients (14)

  • Female Partners at Chadbourne & Parke, LLP
  • Female Partner at Proskauer Rose
  • Former in-house Counsel at Zara USA
  • Former General Counsel at Giorgio Armani Corp.
  • Oracle Sales Representatives
  • MetLife Claims Specialists
  • Morgan Stanley Employees
  • Female Attorneys at Morrison & Foerster
  • Female Attorneys at Morrison & Foerster
  • Female Attorneys at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
  • Female Students at Dartmouth College
  • Female Students at Columbia University
  • Female Students at Yale University
  • Former Assistant of Robert De Niro

Industries (1)

  • Legal Industry

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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight LLP is a respected plaintiff-side firm with a strong track record of successfully litigating complex employment matters. The team is experienced in discrimination claims arising within the workplace, with other areas of strength including whistleblower actions and wage and hour disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP served as lead class counsel in a lawsuit alleging that UnitedHealth Group violated the fiduciary duty of prudence under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ('ERISA').

Strengths

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  • What sets the team apart is its ability to combine deep legal knowledge with practical, strategic counsel that is both proactive and highly responsive.

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  • The group navigates complexities with legal skill, strategic foresight and an unwavering attention to detail.

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  • The firm provides clear, candid guidance, communicates effectively and always acts with integrity.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Sanford
    David Sanford

    David Sanford

    David Sanford represents employees and executives in a wide range of employment matters. He is regularly called upon to handle complex cases involving allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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Ranked Individuals at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP (1)

New York

Members

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  • Carolin Guentert

  • Scott Sullivan

  • Kate MacMullin

  • Alok Nadig

  • Nicole Wiitala

  • Andrew Melzer

  • Russell Kornblith

  • David Tracey

  • Melinda Koster

  • Michael Palmer

  • Jeremy Heisler

  • Albert Powell

  • Andrew Macurdy

  • Elias Schultz

  • Eli Watkins

  • Sharon Kim

  • Emma Stanton

  • David Sanford

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