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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Wigdor LLP is a highly reputable firm in New York, noted for its representation of plaintiffs in high-profile employment litigation. Its areas of particular strength include disputes concerning allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation and pregnancy, age, race and gender discrimination. The team offers considerable experience acting for employees within the financial services industry.

Work Highlights

  • Wigdor LLP represented Brian Flores in his ongoing lawsuit against the National Football League. The lawsuit alleges systemic racial discrimination in the hiring, retention, and treatment of black coaches and executives.

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas Wigdor
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Douglas Wigdor
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Douglas Wigdor is well regarded for his representation of plaintiffs in high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, discrimination and retaliation.

Douglas possesses an exceptional combination of emotional and analytical intelligence.

Jeanne Christensen
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Jeanne Christensen
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Jeanne Christensen is noted for her expert handling of employment class actions on behalf of plaintiffs. Her experience encompasses gender and pregnancy discrimination lawsuits as well as sexual harassment matters.

I love working with Jeanna. She provides the best legal services I can imagine and I trust her judgment fully.

David Gottlieb
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David Gottlieb
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David Gottlieb is well versed in representing plaintiffs in sexual orientation, age and gender discrimination claims.
Lawrence Pearson
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Lawrence Pearson
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Lawrence Pearson is an experienced trial attorney who handles complex employment issues, including discrimination and sexual harassment.

Lawrence is one of the best lawyers I’ve worked with. He is charming and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure his client is well informed and protected.

Michael J. Willemin
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Michael J. Willemin
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Michael Willemin litigates in New York state and federal courts on behalf of plaintiffs in employment matters such as sexual harassment, wage and hour, and whistle-blower claims.

Valdi Licul
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Valdi Licul
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Valdi Licul represents plaintiffs in an array of employment disputes, including discrimination and whistleblower retaliation claims.

Valdi fights incredibly well for his clients.

He has a sterling pedigree and training to match.

Valdi is tenacious, brilliant and gets excellent results for his clients.

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Meredith Firetog
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Meredith Firetog maintains a strong plaintiff-side practice, often working on high-profile cases. Her extensive experience covers a range of discrimination and harassment issues.

Meredith is a powerhouse; she is deeply empathetic and a fierce fighter. She also possesses incredible knowledge and unwavering dedication.

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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs

Douglas Wigdor
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Douglas Wigdor
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Jeanne Christensen
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Jeanne Christensen
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David Gottlieb
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David Gottlieb
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Lawrence Pearson
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Lawrence Pearson
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Michael J. Willemin
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Michael J. Willemin
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Valdi Licul
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Valdi Licul
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Meredith Firetog
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