Sharp, quick-witted sexual harassment and employment discrimination attorney with a high premium on hostile work environment and retaliation claims based on race, gender, and pregnancy. Seventeen years of litigation experience in both federal and state courts. Persuasive oral advocate with overwhelming client satisfaction. Fluency in Italian, French, and Haitian Creole.
Practice Focus: Employment discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, wage and hour, and civil rights.
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Acquired: 2005
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2004
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16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
Extremely Helpful
The first thing Marjorie did was help me feel that my feelings were valid. I was in a very difficult work situation where I was seeking to leave an employer with fair compensation as they attempted to remove me without proper severance. She listened to me. She made me comfortable and helped me find t...
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Never Alone
These have been the worst two years of my life. After being sexually harassed by my supervisor and fired for complaining about it the pandemic hit and I could not find a job, anywhere. Depression set in and I could not function. But Marjorie stayed on top of my case and regularly checked in with me ...
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Special Care
I hired Marjorie about a year ago when I got fired from my job. I need someone to help me figure out what to do and if I had a case. I did not think I would get a supportive friend. Things got dark for me but she encouraged me in addition to getting a good result. Never too busy to make me feel more ...
"It is truly an honor to recommend one of the best employment attorneys in the Tri-Sate area. Marjory is a skilled litigator with an excellent reputation and a proven track record in and out of the courtroom. Her focus is sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. I have personally witnessed her in action. She is dedicated and never stops fighting for the rights of her clients. Marjorie has obtained millions of dollars of awards and settlements for her clients. Simply put, she is the the best of the best. I highly recommend you call Marjorie with any questions you may have about workplace harassment and discrimination. If she can’t help you, she will surely give you some guidance and point you in the right direction."
Employment and labor lawyer
2021
Top 100 Black Lawyers, National Black Lawyers'
2020
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2018
Top Women Attorneys in New York City, CRAIN Magazine
2018
Top 100, TopVerdict
2018
Top 50 Verdict New York, TopVerdict
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Woman Top Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2017
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2016
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2014
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2004
Exceptional Service to the Public and Community Award, Touro Law School
2004
Service to the Bar Award,, Touro Law School
2002
Minority Fellow, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
2023 - Present
Partner, Wigdor LLP
2011 - 2023
Partner, Phillips & Associates, PLLC
2009 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage
2004 - 2005
Associate, Israel, Israel & Purdy, LLP
2018 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (New YorkMember 2011 to 2020, President 2021 to Present
2002 - Present
Amistad Long Island Black Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
New York State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section
Plaintiff's Verdict- $2, 300,000
Plaintiff's Verdict- $280,000
Plaintiff's Award
2004
Juris Doctorate
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
2018
French
English
Italian
Creole