About Scott
Biography
Scott Kennedy is an attorney admitted to practice law in New York state and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and the Southern Districts of New York.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
6 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Never
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
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Scott Kennedy's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
13 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jason | June 11, 2024
Sharp attorney, truly want to be helpful
I consulted with Mr. Kennedy with a legal matter. He's very sharp and quick, both with his mind and his writing. And in the end while he didn't have availability to take my case, he went out of his way to find me other attorneys by writing multiple drafts of a memo that describes my situation to hi...
Scott Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly knowledgeable in his practice area."
"Scott is very knowledgeable in employment and labor law. He has previously worked at a very esteemed firm as an associate, and has now begun developing a reputation as a very competent practitioner. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"Scott is an intelligent and highly competent attorney, who also increases the level of integrity in the legal profession. I highly recommend this lawyer knowing all of his clients are heard and well cared for."
Personal injury lawyer
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Top Contributor, Avvo
2024
Pro Bono Publico Award, Legal Aid Society
2023
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2024 - 2024
Principal, Scott Kennedy Legal, LLC
2020 - 2020
Pro Bono Scholar, Housing Conservation Coordinators
2018 - 2019
Summer Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2015 - 2017
Paralegal, Youth Represent
Associations
2024 - Present
Youth Represent, Inc.Advisory Council
2018 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2025 - 2026
New York City Bar AssociationCo-chair, Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Lawyers
2024 - 2024
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2024 - 2024
National Employment Lawyers Association (New York chapter)Member
2024 - 2025
Sorensen Center for International Peace and JusticeJunior Advisory Board Member
2022 - 2024
National Black LawyersMember (Top 40 Under 40 - New York)
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement ($12,000,000)
Education
2020
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
2021
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can an employer not pay me my unused vacation days when I resign?
28 Jun 2024
Does a judge have the legal authority to disbar a lawyer during a case which has nothing to do with the lawyers to begin with?
28 Jun 2024
Can New York City employer take 90% of my check from retro pay for supposed overpayment?
24 Jun 2024