Labor & Employment
New York
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Damian Cavaleri
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP
Practice Areas
Damian Cavaleri is a partner at Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney LLP, where he represents businesses in employment disputes and complex commercial matters in federal and state courts. He handles all aspects of litigation and arbitration, including discovery, motion practice, trial and appeal, and has litigated in federal and state courts in New York as well as arbitration forums such as AAA and FINRA. He frequently advises both employers and employees on employment agreements, employment separation agreements, internal employment issues, and non-competition restrictions and covenants.
Career
Before joining HNRK, Damian practiced at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP (now McDermott Will & Schulte).
Professional Memberships
Damian serves on the Board of Trustees of Kaufman Music Center, is a member of the Federal Bar Council, and co-chairs the Employment Litigation Subcommittee of the New York State Bar Association's Commercial and Federal Litigation Section.
Publications
Damian is frequently quoted on labor and employment developments in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Law360, Bloomberg Law, and Reuters
Experience
In one groundbreaking case, Damian represented a financial services firm whose former employee had stolen client data and other trade secrets. Damian asserted a claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act, convincing a SDNY judge to order the seizure of files contained on the defendant’s computer – the first seizure order ever issued under the Act. Then, working from scratch, his team developed a process for carrying out such seizures, which have now become the blueprint for others.
In another matter, Damian prevailed on summary judgment on behalf of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Railroad, dismissing extensive discrimination and retaliation claims, over the course of a nearly seven-year litigation. He also recently represented an employer in an action against a former founder for fraud and moonlighting. He was able to leverage the litigation for a settlement where the former individual returned a significant equity interest in the employer.
He also represents an international medical service provider and a telehealth company in defending New York-based discrimination and retaliation claims from employees, and advises a variety of other employers on myriad employment issues.
Awards
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
2025
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
2024
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
2023
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
2022
Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon
2025
Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon
2024
Litigation Trailblazer
The National Law Journal
2023
40 & Under List
Benchmark Litigation
2022
40 & Under List
Benchmark Litigation
2021
40 & Under List
Benchmark Litigation
2020
40 & Under List
Benchmark Litigation
2019
Employment Law Trailblazer
The National Law Journal
2020
Rising Star Award for “Best in Litigation: Trial Lawyer,” Shortlist
Euromoney
2019
Rising Star Award for “Best in Litigation: Trial Lawyer,” Shortlist
Euromoney
2018
Super Lawyer
New York Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer
New York Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer
New York Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer
New York Super Lawyers
2021
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the USA
Labor & Employment - New York
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Damian Cavaleri of Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP adept navigates cases involving discrimination, restrictive covenants and trade secrets. He a variety of employers, with notable experience in the healthcare and technology industries. His expertise also includes the negotiation of a variety of agreements, for both employers and employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Damian is smart, helpful and easy to work with. He gives good advice and is very responsive.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USADamian is excellent. He has thorough, sophisticated knowledge and is creative yet practical.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USADamian is a thoughtful partner on a range of issues.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USADamian is an incredibly skilled negotiator.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USADamian is practical, solutions-oriented and easy to work with. He is a creative thinker and can find out-of-the box solutions to difficult problems. He is supported by smart, independent and talented associates.
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