William K. Phillips

New York Sexual Harassment & Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Managing Partner, Phillips & Associates

If you are searching for a sexual harassment lawyer in New York, focus on firms that represent employees only, have handled a high volume of cases, and are prepared to litigate against large employers and senior executives.

The right lawyer should:

• Have real experience with sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims
• Understand laws like the New York City Human Rights Law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Be able to evaluate your case based on prior outcomes, not just general legal theory
• Be willing to take the case through litigation if needed

Many employees wait too long or choose the wrong attorney because they focus on fees or advertising instead of experience and strategy.

Bill Phillips is the Managing Partner of Phillips & Associates, a New York-based law firm focused exclusively on representing employees in sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment cases.

The firm has handled over 8,000 employment matters, litigated nearly 2,000 cases, and recovered more than $300 million for employees. Bill leads a team of attorneys who represent individuals against large corporations, law firms, financial institutions, and closely held businesses.

His practice is focused on high-value cases involving power imbalance, including claims against supervisors, executives, partners, and business owners.

• Sexual harassment by supervisors, executives, and business owners
• Quid pro quo harassment and coercive workplace relationships
• Retaliation after reporting harassment or discrimination
• Hostile work environment claims
• Gender, pregnancy, and disability discrimination

Many cases involve employees who were subjected to inappropriate comments, pressure for relationships, unwanted touching, or career harm after setting boundaries.

Bill focuses on building leverage early.

That includes:

• Identifying legal claims under New York and federal law
• Structuring the case for maximum value from the outset
• Preserving key evidence such as texts, emails, and timelines
• Preparing each case as if it may go to trial

This approach often drives stronger outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

• Executive assistants and personal assistants
• Hospitality and service industry professionals
• Law firm employees, including associates and paralegals
• Corporate employees and young professionals

Many clients are navigating situations involving someone with direct control over their job, compensation, or advancement.

Clients typically reach out when they are unsure:

• Whether what happened was illegal
• Whether a “consensual” relationship with a supervisor crosses the line
• What happens if they report internally
• Whether they can bring a claim without going to HR

Bill provides direct, experience-based guidance grounded in how these cases actually unfold.

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No Attorney Fees Unless We Recover