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Samuel Okwudili Maduegbuna
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Sam is an experienced litigator and lawyer with particular expertise in handling complex litigation in the areas of plaintiff-side employment, civil rights, tort, and commercial disputes.
Sam’s practice involves trial and appellate practice, as well as arbitration and mediation, principally in the areas of employment, civil rights, tort and commercial litigation, and in the resolution of domestic and international commercial disputes.
Sam has successfully represented clients in high-stakes trials and litigation on behalf of workers and plaintiffs involving municipalities, multinational corporations and financial institutions, and obtained significant jury verdicts as well as negotiated multiple six-and seven-figure settlements on behalf of clients.
Sam has tried cases in federal and state courts and arbitrated these matters before a wide range of arbitral tribunals. He has argued critical motions and appeals, including conducting the oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a seminal decision on whether state common law torts arising from workplace drug testing are preempted by Federal Drug Testing Regulations applicable to workers in safety sensitive positions in the transportation industry. He has also argued and briefed appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh and District of Columbia Circuits and the Appellate Divisions of the New York State Supreme Court.
Sam has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law particularly as it relates to banking and international commercial transactions. In that regard, he has represented a number of United States-based foreign banks in diverse aspects of their banking business by providing issue-specific legal support for various forms of credit facilities.
Sam has had decades of experience in handling disputes as counsel as well as representing parties in arbitral matters under major domestic (United States) and international arbitration rules.
Sam is actively involved in handling litigation matters on a pro bono basis. His efforts on one such matter led a U.S. District Judge to note that he “has gone above and beyond the obligations of his initial appointment on his client’s behalf.”
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
35%
32 years
Civil Rights
20%
32 years
Discrimination
20%
32 years
Sexual Harassment
10%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Maduegbuna Cooper LLP
30 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY, 10005-2205
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Posted by Amy | March 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Amazing experience with Sam Maduegbuna and his team
I had a fabulous experience working with Maduegbuna Cooper LLP. As a fellow attorney, I appreciated their professionalism and dedication to my case. In particular, Sam Maduegbuna impressed me with his understanding of the employment law issues, along with his practical skills while taking deposition...
Posted by Robert | September 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
Maduegbuna Cooper LLP
If you believe to have suffered from a civil rights violation. The best place to start is with an experienced civil rights attorney. Maduegbuna Cooper LLP can guide you in determining which laws apply to you, where you should file your lawsuit, and what options are available to you. They were extreme...
Posted by RICHARD | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
I am so happy with the entire team at Maduegbuna Cooper LLC. When other firms refused to take my case, even after citing I had a good case, Sam Maduegbuna and his team understood the challenges I was facing and how I was treated wrongfully by my employer. The desire to assist, constant communicatio...
Posted by Kerri-Ann | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Simply phenomenal from start to finish - Strongly recommended.
Sam and his team helped me to navigate through an issue of discrimination. From the initial phone call, Sam listened to my issues and guide me through the tricky world of labor law. He also took my comments into account, was respectful and very responsive whether by text, email or phone call - almost...
Posted by Richard | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Excellent Expertise
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Sam Maduegbuna and his associates. They made the positive outcome of my case a reality with their exceptional knowledge and expertise. I was always treated with respect, professionalism and compassion by Sam and his associate, Will Cowles. They ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Maduegbuna Cooper LLP
1993 - 2002
Partner, Madu, Edozie & Madu, P.C.
1990 - 1992
Associate, Ajumogobia Okeke Oyebode & Aluko
Associations
2017 - Present
Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsMember
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Section on International Law
1995 - Present
Pro Bono Panel, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New YorkMember
1994 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Nigerian Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Drake v. Delta Airlines, Inc.
$2.5 Million Jury Verdict
Glaves-Morgan v. City of New York
$1.4 million Settlement
Wilson v. County of Westchester et al.,
$1.1 Million settlement
Harper v. St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital
$2 Million Settlement
First Atlantic Bank PLC v. Chrome Energy Corporation et al.,
$60 Million Settlement
Education
1992
University of Alberta Faculty of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
Nigerian Law School
BL
1989
University of Nigeria
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2017
Law Line CLE Presentation
Practical Approaches to Complex Section 1983 Litigation
2017
Publications
1994
Journal of Business Law (Sweet & Maxwell), England
The Effects of Electronic Banking Techniques on Use of Paper-based Payment Mechanisms in International Trade
1993
Banking and Finance Law Review, (Carswell, Toronto, Canada)
The Collection of Bills in International Trade
Languages
English
Spanish
Creole