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Year founded:
2003
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Overview
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For over 20 years, Wigdor LLP has paved the road to justice on behalf of victims of corporate misconduct at the highest levels. The Firm’s Founding Partner, Douglas H. Wigdor, is widely considered one of New York’s most successful labor and employment attorneys. Named a Distinguished Leader by the New York Law Journal and a Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar by Law360, Mr. Wigdor routinely tries cases to verdict — having won numerous verdicts in the millions of dollars and regularly appearing in the New York Law Journal’s “Top Verdicts.” Because of his employment trial verdicts and high-profile cases, Mr. Wigdor has appeared in several profiles about his career, including articles in The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek and the London Independent.
The attorneys at Wigdor LLP are highly experienced in the successful litigation of class action, multi-plaintiff and individual plaintiff discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wage-and-hour and other employment-related lawsuits. The Firm also has a strong track record in criminal law, sports and entertainment law, civil rights and catastrophic torts. In a study by BTI Consulting Group, Wigdor LLP was recognized as the most fearsome employment litigation firm in the United States.
Wigdor LLP treats each case as unique, working closely and collaboratively with each client to ensure only the best possible legal representation. Due to the Firm’s well-respected stature within the legal community, the attorneys at Wigdor LLP possess a rare negotiating power that is unseen by most plaintiffs’ firms. As a result, the Firm is able to settle the vast majority of its cases, often before a complaint is ever filed. These confidential settlements total over $1 Billion.
The hallmark of our practice, and our promise to you, quite simply is: Unparalleled dedication, commitment and integrity in all of our work.
Firm News
October 28, 2020
Lawsuit: Goldman Sachs Unlawfully Fired In-House Lawyer to Cover Up Sexual Misconduct by the Bank's Head of Litigation
October 28, 2020
Wigdor LLP Attorneys Honored in Super Lawyers 2020 Rankings
August 28, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Two Women in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit against One Kings Lane and CSC Generation
August 25, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Former Producer in EEOC Charge of Discrimination Alleging Rampant Sexism at TMZ and TooFab
August 13, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Female Executive in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit against SoulCycle
July 21, 2020
Wigdor LLP Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against Fox News, Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and Howard Kurtz
July 14, 2020
Federal Judge Rejects Proposed Harvey Weinstein Class Settlement One Day After Wigdor LLP Files Objections in Court
July 13, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Rape Victim in Gender Motivated Violence Lawsuit against Christopher Dawson
July 2, 2020
Douglas Wigdor is Honored with the New York Law Journal's 2020 Distinguished Leader Award
June 17, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Morgan Stanley's Former Global Head of Diversity in Race Discrimination Collective Action Lawsuit
March 26, 2020
Wigdor LLP Files Class Action against New York Sports Clubs for Charging Gym Membership Fees Amid COVID-19 Shutdown
March 12, 2020
Wigdor LLP Represents Six Female Doctors in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital
March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Criminal Sexual Assault and Third-Degree Rape
March 9, 2020
7 Harvey Weinstein Survivors Publish Open Letter Calling on New York's Attorney General to Renegotiate Civil Settlement
February 14, 2020
Harvey Weinstein Trial: Victims' Attorney Douglas Wigdor Appears in CNN Interview with Christiane Amanpour
February 6, 2020
Wigdor LLP Wins "Law Firm of the Year" in Three Categories at the National Law Journal's 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards
January 23, 2020
Wigdor LLP Files EEOC Charge of Discrimination on behalf of Deborah Dugan against The Recording Academy
January 3, 2020
Wigdor LLP Files Gender-Based Harassment Lawsuit against NYU Langone Hospitals and Dr. John Kennedy
December 20, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents Kaja Sokola in Child Victims Act Lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, Robert Weinstein, Disney and Miramax
December 17, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents '60 Minutes' Producer in Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit against CBS
December 12, 2019
Douglas Wigdor Criticizes $25 Million Global Settlement between Harvey Weinstein and His Accusers, as Reported by The New York Times
November 26, 2019
Douglas Wigdor Launches Week-long "Professionals in Residence" Program at Oxford University
November 21, 2019
Wigdor LLP Files Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit against USA Today
November 1, 2019
Wigdor LLP Ranked Tier 1 for NYC Labor and Employment Litigation by U.S. News – Best Law Firms
October 31, 2019
Former Chief of Staff to WeWork's Ex-CEO Adam Neumann Files Class Action Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination Complaint
October 16, 2019
Wigdor LLP Wins Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Trial against Inova Software
October 4, 2019
Douglas Wigdor's Profile Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine
September 24, 2019
Wigdor LLP Files Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit against Bramshill Investments
September 12, 2019
Douglas H. Wigdor Receives Top 100 Ranking in New York Metro Super Lawyers
September 11, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Advances Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act)
August 21, 2019
NYC Council Women's Caucus Writes Letter Condemning NY1's Use of Forced Arbitration in Gender-Based Discrimination Cases Filed by Wigdor LLP
July 31, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents Two Women in Second Age, Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit against NY1
July 31, 2019
67 New York Lawmakers Sign Letter Calling on Ernst & Young to Release Wigdor LLP Client Karen Ward from Forced Arbitration
July 22, 2019
Wigdor LLP Wins National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers Awards in Four Distinct Categories
July 11, 2019
Wigdor LLP Partners David Gottlieb and Lawrence Pearson Featured in LGBT Bar Association of New York Podcast
July 10, 2019
Wigdor LLP Client Roman Torre Pens Open Letter about Retaliation at NY1, U.S. Women's Soccer and Equality for Women
June 22, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents Five Anchorwomen at NY1 in Age and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
June 12, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents Sexual Assault Victims in Title IX Lawsuit against John Jay College of Criminal Justice
May 17, 2019
Chambers and Partners: Wigdor LLP and Founding Partner Douglas H. Wigdor Recognize in USA 2019 Rankings
May 15, 2019
Wigdor LLP Represents Victim of Alleged Anti-Muslim Bias in Wrongful Termination Case against UnitedHealth Group
March 22, 2019
Wigdor LLP Files Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit against Deutsche Bank
March 18, 2019
Partner Jeanne Christensen to Speak at Practising Law Institute's Understanding Employment Law 2019 Program
March 7, 2019
Wigdor LLP & PETA Foundation Attorneys File Landmark Consumer Fraud Class Action against Nellie's Free Range Eggs
March 1, 2019
Partners Douglas H. Wigdor and Jeanne M. Christensen Win Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America Award
February 25, 2019
Douglas Wigdor Weighs in on R. Kelly Sexual Abuse Charges
February 21, 2019
Wigdor LLP Files Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit against BMF Media Group
December 18, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Jane Doe in Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company
November 14, 2018
Avon Class Action: Wigdor LLP Files First-Ever Maternity Discrimination Lawsuit on Behalf of "Breast Pumping Class"
November 13, 2018
Wigdor LLP Partners Weigh in on Google's Decision to End Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims
October 22, 2018
Wigdor LLP Wins "Most Feared in Litigation" Award
October 3, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Beauty Industry Exec in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit against Avon
September 27, 2018
Douglas Wigdor Weighs in on Judge Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Hearing
September 26, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Female Partner at Ernst & Young in Claims of Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination and Retaliation
August 15, 2018
Douglas H. Wigdor Named a Top 500 Plaintiff Employment Lawyer in the U.S. by Lawdragon
July 16, 2018
$1.34 Million Default Judgment Granted in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against New York's So-called "Taxi King"
July 7, 2018
Open Letter: ANZ Bank Must Take Responsibility for its Culture of Racial and Sexual Harassment
June 22, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Sexual Harassment Victim in Lawsuit against Dentons, the World's Largest Law Firm
May 29, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Stuart Weitzman VP in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against Designer Giovanni Morelli
May 17, 2018
Uber Will Allow Victims of Sexual Assault and Battery to Litigate in Court – But Only on an Individual Basis
May 16, 2018
The New York Times Reports on Fox News Race & Gender Discrimination Lawsuits Filed by Wigdor LLP
April 26, 2018
Uber Sexual Assault Victims Send Open Letter to Uber's Board of Directors Asking to Be Released from Forced Arbitration
April 19, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Female Ernst & Young Partner in Claims of Sexual Harassment and Assault
April 16, 2018
Uber Announces New Safety Features Amid Sexual Assault Class Action Filed by Wigdor LLP
March 30, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Former MLB Advanced Media Executive in Breach of Contract Lawsuit
February 22, 2018
Wigdor LLP Partner Jeanne Christensen to be Featured Speaker at National Sexual Harassment CLE Seminar
February 15, 2018
Wigdor LLP Represents Iconic Sportscaster Warner Wolf in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
February 13, 2018
Wigdor LLP Files Gender Bias Lawsuit Against Point72
February 1, 2018
Wigdor LLP Files Class Action Against New York Sports Clubs
December 23, 2017
Wigdor LLP 2017 Recap
December 14, 2017
Wigdor LLP Represents Victim of Sexual Misconduct by Top New Yorker Reporter Ryan Lizza
November 28, 2017
$1.126 Million Jury Verdict in Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Trial Against JPMorgan Chase
November 20, 2017
Douglas Wigdor Speaks to Parliament About Broadcasting Standards at Fox News Amid Pending Fox-Sky Deal
November 17, 2017
Uber Lawsuit: Wigdor LLP Represents Another Victim of Sexual Assault by Her Uber Driver
November 15, 2017
Uber Class Action: Wigdor LLP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Women Sexually Assaulted by Uber Drivers
November 1, 2017
Wigdor LLP Attorneys Recognized in 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers
November 1, 2017
Wigdor LLP Honored in 2018 Best Law Firms Rankings by U.S. News
October 24, 2017
Douglas Wigdor Discusses on CNBC the Impact of Bill O'Reilly Allegations on Fox-Sky Deal
October 23, 2017
Douglas Wigdor Discusses Climate of Harassment at Fox News with NBC Host Megyn Kelly
October 13, 2017
Douglas Wigdor Discusses Harvey Weinstein Legal Fallout on Radio National Breakfast Australia
September 28, 2017
Meet the Trump-supporting attorney who could take down Fox News - The Independent
September 22, 2017
Leading the Legal War Against Fox - The New York Times
September 19, 2017
Wigdor LLP Client Scottie Nell Hughes Alleges in Complaint That She Was Retaliated Against by Fox News After Reporting Rape by Fox Business Anchor Charles Payne
September 13, 2017
U.K. Considers Further Investigation Into 21st Century Fox Following Wigdor's Submission to Ofcom on Broadcasting Standards
September 12, 2017
Wigdor LLP Represents NBA All-Star Charles Oakley in Defamation Lawsuit Against NY Knicks Owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden
September 11, 2017
Macy's Continues History of Racial Profiling: Lawsuit Filed by Wigdor LLP
August 23, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Retaliation Lawsuit Against Designatronics, Inc. Alleging CEO is "an HR Nightmare"
August 16, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Lawsuit Alleging a Pattern of Racial Discrimination at Goldman Sachs
August 16, 2017
Second Circuit Reinstates Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Wigdor LLP Against NYC Synagogue Shearith Israel
August 1, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News Involving Fox, the White House, and Seth Rich's Murder
July 19, 2017
Wigdor LLP Now Represents 3 Employees with Claims of Racial Discrimination Against Roswell Park Cancer Institute
May 22, 2017
Wigdor LLP Represents Black IT Employee in Allegations of Race Discrimination Against Fox
May 4, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Suit on Behalf of Female Employee Terminated Within 24 Hours of Complaining to Fox News
April 24, 2017
Wigdor LLP Represents Dedicated Nurse, Fired From Daleview Care Center After Disclosing Daughter's Stage Four Cancer
April 19, 2017
Wigdor LLP Represents Roswell Park Urologist in Racial Discrimination Claims Against The Institute
March 30, 2017
Wigdor LLP Clients Granted $1.2 Million in Damages After Violent Attack by Former NRL Star Matthew Lodge
March 1, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit Against CEO of Data Management Firm Exusia
February 3, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against New York City's 'Taxi-King' Gene Friedman
January 23, 2017
Wigdor LLP Files Sexual Harassment & Retaliartion Lawsuit Against Jewel Restaurant and Rubie's Costume Company
January 18, 2017
Wigdor LLP Client Louis Bell Found to Be 10% Owner of NYC Leading Lighting Sales Company Stan Deutsch Associates
December 14, 2016
Firm Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Twenty First Century Fox
December 12, 2016
Wigdor Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Bayer
November 22, 2016
Wigdor LLP Represents Former Female VP at ANZ Bank in Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
November 22, 2016
Wigdor Represents Former Berkman Financial Office Manager in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
September 23, 2016
Second Circuit Reinstates Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase and Co.
September 22, 2016
Wigdor LLP Client Files Sexual Assault and Retaliation Complaint Against Turing Pharmaceuticals
September 18, 2016
Wigdor LLP Files Lawsuit Against Uber on Behalf of Two Alleged Sexual Assault Victims
September 10, 2016
Wigdor LLP Files Class Action Against The New York Times
September 10, 2016
Wigdor LLP Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Congregation Shearith Israel
September 8, 2016
CCRB Chair Resigns One Day After Complaint is Filed by Wigdor LLP
September 7, 2016
Wigdor LLP Files Class Action Against Domino's Pizza Alleging Institutional Wage Violations
September 6, 2016
Wigdor Files Class Action Against Verboten Nightclub Alleging Failure to Pay Wages and Sexual Harassment
September 3, 2016
Wigdor LLP Represents Gramercy Tavern Employees in Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit
September 1, 2016
Wigdor LLP Files Discrimination Class Action Against Sephora
Rankings
Wigdor LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Metro Rankings
New York City
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Individuals
Firm Leadership
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Employment Law - Individuals
Mr. Wigdor represented me in an employment discrimination case. He did an outstanding job. Mr. Wigdor and his team were the epitome of professionalism, and they were able to achieve a life-altering result for me.
Employment Law - Individuals
Mr. Widgor is a highly professional and competent attorney who provided me with a zealous representation in a matter of employment discrimination. His expertise in Employment Law - Individuals is unquantified.
Employment Law - Individuals
Doug Wigdor has represented me on several occasions providing counsel and advice related to employment contracts and terms of employment. Without exception, he has given me excellent advice and reasoned analysis of all legal issues. He is competent and ethical; I have and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice or facing litigation on employment issues.
Employment Law - Individuals
Wigdor LLP provided legal services in connection with a multi-million dollar employment contract arbitration dispute. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, preparation, and ultimately outstanding representation during the arbitration process were simply excellent. I can not say enough about the professionalism and integrity of the Wigdor team, particularly founding partner Doug Wigdor who led the way.
Employment Law - Individuals
Douglas Wigdor is a consummate professional who helps his clients in getting justice. He wholeheartedly believes in helping those who have been wronged. He listens carefully and is skilled at using relevant factual information from the client, appropriate legal devices, and his oratorical powers to organize the best possible outcome for his clients.
Employment Law - Individuals
WIGDOR is the best of the best. I couldn’t even come up with a complaint if I tried. They changed my life.
Employment Law - Individuals
WIGDOR is a top notch firm with unmatched experience and, equally if not more importantly, success with plaintiff-side employment matters.
Employment Law - Individuals
Doug Wigdor of Wigdor LLP is a very good lawyer whom I would use again if I had to. I could not have asked for or hired a better law firm. Doug, his partners and the other lawyers and staff all gave me 100%. He is the real deal. I was very pleased with how Doug and his law firm represented me. I would and will refer anyone I can to Wigdor LLP. I could not have asked for a better lawyer since he went above and beyond for me.
Employment Law - Individuals
WIGDOR's work is outstanding. They are knowledgeable, thoughtful attorneys who do a thorough and professional job.
Employment Law - Individuals
My experience with Wigdor was excellent. I spoke with several other firms before selecting Wigdor and was impressed with the knowledge of both law and strategy that Wigdor exhibited. Entering into settlement negotiations is an inherently stress-inducing process, but I believe that having Wigdor representing me made the situation as easy as possible. I would highly recommend Wigdor, as the quality of their representation is excellent.
Employment Law - Individuals
WIGDOR has smart and very effective attorneys. Lawrence Pearson is a terrific attorney and extremely responsive to his client’s needs.
Employment Law - Individuals
I needed a smart, assertive, and knowledgeable law firm who would not be afraid to take on a high profile and deep pocketed company. Wigdor Law is not only unafraid, but their incredible depth and knowledge in the area of employment law gave me the confidence that I would be protected every step of the way.
Employment Law - Individuals
Tenacious, dogged, relentless - that is Wigdor. These are the lawyers you want on your side in employment matters, and your adversaries do not. Wigdor is simply the best in employment law, hands down.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Nobody goes into a job thinking they will ever need a Labor & Employment Lawyer, but if you ever do, it better be of the quality of Wigdor LLP. Discrimination in the workplace is a painful experience that can break your spirit and your mind. Its impact is an unimaginable blow to one's career and life. When you are at this most vulnerable, I found the Wigdor team to listen, truly understand my situation, and represent me in ways that far surpassed my expectations.
Their tenacity and fierceness are only comparable to their high touch and empathy. Just listening to the opening and closing statements in my case brought huge relief, a sense of validation and justice. They made sense of my ordeal, captured it, and represented it with inescapable rigor. I shall ever consider myself fortunate to have found this legal team and for their superb legal services.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Having never needed legal representation, I couldn't have asked for a better team than Wigdor. They made time for my case, answered every single message and voicemail, and made clear what the pros and cons were of every decision they asked me to make as we proceeded. Their expertise will guide me for the rest of my working life.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Working with Wigdor was a most pleasant surprise. We've all heard the stereotypes of high-powered lawyers, but the entire team was extremely professional and responsive to our every need. Phone and email messages were answered right away — no matter the day or time — and despite being one among many cases at this firm, we were made to feel that ours was a priority. They spent many hours conferring with us and poring over documents preparing for each step in the legal process. Their instincts were always right on and just about everything they said they would do for us was borne out in the end. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to this office. When it comes to labor and employment litigation, I can't imagine being in better hands!
Employment Law - Individuals
The Wigdor firm represents me as we speak. They are terrific. Always responsive, extremely capable, and are never intimidated by the other side.
Employment Law - Individuals
Doug Wigdor, the associates and the office staff were outstanding to work with. Their responsiveness to questions was always timely; their knowledge of the law and the system was immeasurable; and, the level of professionalism displayed throughout the process was superb. Mr. Wigdor was thorough, concise and is an excellent litigator. He is the attorney you want on your side.
Former Client
Employment Law - Individuals
Wigdor is willing to litigate if required. This makes a huge difference. Negotiation was the answer in my case, but I believe that the negotiation was far more expeditious because of the respect that Wigdor has in the community. That respect surely is earned in court.
I was very happy with my outcome
Former Client
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Metro Rankings
New York City
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Individuals
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Civil Rights Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Best Law Firms, U.S. News
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
- Best Law Firms, U.S. News
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
- Litigator Awards, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
- Best Law Firm, U.S. News
- Best Law Firm, U.S. News
- Litigator Award, Trial Lawyer Board of Regents
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell - Douglas H. Wigdor
- Top Verdicts, New York Law Journal
Main Location
New York,
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85 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10003
United States
212-257-6800
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Management and Personnel
Of Counsel
Monica Hincken
Senior Associate
John S. Crain
Partner
Meredith A. Firetog
Partner
Marjorie Mesidor
Founding Partner
Douglas H. Wigdor
Partner
Jeanne M. Christensen
Partner
David E. Gottlieb
Partner
Valdi Licul
Partner
Lawrence M. Pearson
Partner
Michael J. Willemin
Contacts
Marketing and Communications Manager
Courtney Cormican
Firm Administrator
Virginia Gentile