Kim Michael

Employment

Kim Michael has focused almost exclusively on employment law and litigation for 20 years. She represents clients in a range of matters involving compensation, restrictive covenants (including non-competition and non-solicitation agreements), trade secrets, severance pay, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblowing and defamation. A talented employment litigator, Ms. Michael represents leading professionals who have been wrongfully disciplined, suspended and or terminated in connection with regulatory and criminal investigations as well as charges. She is a go-to advocate for C-suite members and high-ranking executives in the financial services and securities sectors, as well as technology, fashion, media, entertainment, advertising, publishing, medical, pharma and insurance. Ms. Michael handles actions in federal and state courts (including appeals) before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), JAMS and fair employment practices agencies. She regularly represents clients in mediation.

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), New York affiliate of National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA NY), New York City Bar