Christine Hintze

Christine Hintze is a New York employment attorney representing individuals in workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, and retaliation matters. Her practice focuses on complex disputes involving abuse of authority, hostile work environments, quid pro quo harassment, and executive-level misconduct.

New York Sexual Harassment & Employment Attorney

Advocate for Employees in Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault & Workplace Discrimination Matters

She represents employees facing gender discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, LGBTQ+ discrimination, disability discrimination, racial or religious bias, and whistleblower retaliation under federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.

Ms. Hintze regularly advises professionals in financial services, banking, hedge funds, private equity, technology, and other corporate environments where allegations involve senior executives, power imbalances, or leadership misconduct. Many of her matters arise in high-profile settings involving substantial compensation, executive relationships, confidentiality concerns, and long-term career implications.

Accountability in Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Cases

Ms. Hintze handles sensitive employment disputes involving workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault with discretion, strategic judgment, and a survivor-centered approach. Her clients often seek counsel during periods of profound professional uncertainty, navigating retaliation, career disruption, reputational harm, and emotional distress while attempting to protect both their livelihoods and future opportunities.

In recent years, Ms. Hintze has secured over $10 million in resolutions involving sexual harassment claims alone, where she represented employees in the financial services and private equity sectors.

Representative matters include:

• $3,000,000 settlement on behalf of an associate at a major bank who was sexually assaulted by a high-ranking supervisor, involving claims of sexual assault, hostile work environment, and retaliatory conduct.
• $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of an associate at a major financial institution involving allegations of grooming, workplace sexual harassment, retaliation, and constructive discharge.
• $1,500,000 settlement on behalf of a female C-suite executive at a hedge fund involving claims of quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation, and unlawful termination against the CEO and the company.
• $1,500,000 settlement on behalf of an employee of a high-profile individual involving claims of sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
• $3,000,000 settlement on behalf of an associate at a hedge fund who was sexually assaulted by a supervising partner, involving quid pro quo sexual harassment and retaliation claims.
• $1,875,000 settlement on behalf of an associate at a consultant firm who was sexually assaulted by supervisor on the board of directors.

While financial recovery is an important aspect of accountability, Ms. Hintze’s work is often focused on helping clients regain control of their careers, leave harmful workplace environments safely, and move forward with stability, dignity, and professional security.

Advocacy for Employees Facing Workplace Retaliation

Employees frequently contact Ms. Hintze before making internal complaints, responding to HR investigations, negotiating severance agreements, or deciding whether to leave toxic workplace environments. She advises clients on preserving evidence, protecting professional reputations, and navigating the legal and strategic considerations that arise when misconduct intersects with career advancement and workplace power structures.

Her practice reflects a broader commitment to workplace accountability and protecting employees from retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct.

Background & Federal Court Experience

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hintze was an Associate at ArentFox Schiff, where she worked on complex investigations involving forced labor, customs enforcement, and matters arising under the False Claims Act.

Ms. Hintze earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where she served on the Journal of Law and Policy and received the Dennis J. Block Center for International Business Law Fellowship. During law school, she interned for the Honorable Cathy Waldor in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, gaining substantial experience in federal motion practice and litigation strategy.

She now represents employees throughout New York City and New Jersey in high-stakes employment disputes involving workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and executive misconduct.