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This case was handled by Dorina Cela, Partner at Phillips & Associates, who represented an assistant teacher in a lawsuit for pregnancy discrimination.

Our client alleged she was unlawfully terminated after her employer made discriminatory remarks and refused to accommodate her medical restrictions, leading to her dismissal.

Phillips & Associates was dedicated to ensuring justice for our client by holding Little Feet Childcare Center accountable for its unlawful actions and protecting the rights of pregnant workers. Click here to read the full article.


This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and revenge porn.

Our client alleges that Diddy drugged and raped her in 1991 while she was a college student, recorded the assault without her consent, and distributed the video to others in the music industry.

Phillips & Associates is dedicated to holding Combs and his companies accountable and ensuring our client has the opportunity to seek justice under the New York Adult Survivors Act. Click here to read the full article.


This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs under the New York Adult Survivors Act.

Our client alleges she was drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly recorded by Combs in 1991, with the explicit video later shown to others in the music industry, causing long-term trauma.

Phillips & Associates is dedicated to holding Combs and his affiliated companies accountable and helping our client seek justice for the harm she endured decades ago. Click here to read the full article.


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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and illegal recording.

Our client alleges that Combs drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly filmed her without consent after a dinner date in 1991, causing severe emotional trauma that derailed her education and career.

Phillips & Associates is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Dickerson-Neal under the New York Adult Survivors Act and holding Combs accountable for the harm he inflicted. Click here to read the full article.


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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and illegal recording.

Our client alleges that Combs intentionally drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly filmed her without consent after a dinner date in 1991, leaving her incapacitated and unable to defend herself. She further alleges that Combs distributed the explicit video to others, compounding the emotional trauma that derailed her education and career.

Phillips & Associates is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Dickerson-Neal under the New York Adult Survivors Act and holding Combs accountable for the harm he inflicted. Click here to read the full article.


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This case is being handled by Gregory Calliste Jr. and Alexandria Jean Pierre of Phillips & Associates, representing William James Jr. in a lawsuit against Disney for unlawful termination and retaliation.

Our client alleges he was fired from The Lion King tour for taking paternity leave and reporting harassment by the director.

Phillips & Associates is seeking justice under New York law and holding Disney accountable. Click here to read the full article.


This case is being handled by Gregory Calliste Jr. and Alexandria Jean Pierre of Phillips & Associates, representing William James Jr. in a lawsuit against Disney for retaliation and discrimination.

Our client alleges he was fired from The Lion King tour after reporting sexual harassment by the director and for taking paternity leave.

Phillips & Associates is fighting to hold Disney accountable under New York law for these unlawful employment practices. Click here to read the full article.


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This case is being handled by Marjorie Mesidor, former partner at Phillips & Associates, who is providing legal analysis on challenges to President Biden’s vaccine mandate for large workplaces.

Our firm highlights that the Biden Administration asserts authority for the mandate under OSHA’s broad powers, while opponents argue the rule is overbroad and exceeds legal limits.

Phillips & Associates is committed to helping employees understand their workplace rights as courts weigh the legality of federal COVID-19 mandates. Click here to read the full article.


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Black Law School Grad Sues City, Alleging He Was Sidelined at Criminal Justice Office on Account of Race. This case is being handled by our long Island employment Attorney, Joshua Friedman.


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Ex-Sobo Atty Watched Porn Of Himself At Work, Suit Says. This case is being handled by New York Sexual Harassment Attorney, Brittany Stevens.


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In Dueling Lawsuits, Ross Bleckner and Former Assistant Trade Accusations of Extortion, Sexual Misconduct This case is being handled by New York Employment Lawyers, Greg Kirschenbaum. 11-16-2018


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Parks Department ex-con keeps job despite more sex misconduct claims. This case is being handled by Phillips & Associates Employment Lawyers,  Brittany Stevens. 07-14-2018


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NKF broker accused of sexual harassment by fired administrative assistant. 07-13-2018


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Silvia Stanciu, one of the New York City employment lawyers at Phillips & Associates, was interviewed about workplace age discrimination by Downtown Magazine.


Lawyer Monthly recently profiled William K. Phillips, our firm's founder and a renowned New York City employment lawyer.


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Downtown Magazine recently interviewed New York City employment attorney Bryan Arce, a member of Phillips & Associates, about sexual harassment.


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Homeless shelter covers up assaults, drug deals, theft: suit. This whistleblower case is being handling by David Schwartz, one of our employment attorneys. 4-19-2018.


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City inspector claims boss regularly groped his butt. This case is being handled by our Long Island sexual harassment lawyer. 3-31-2018.


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Long Island volunteer ambulance service hit with suit over sexually explicit gingerbread house. This case is being handled by Greg Calliste, one of our sexual harassment attorneys in New York. 01-16-2018


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I wasn't hired because I wear a headscarf: lawsuit. 12-19-2017


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Sanitation worker treated like garbage over Middle Eastern DNA. This case is being handled by Brittney Stevens, one of our discrimination attorneys. 12-06-2017


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Woman sexually assaulted and 'humiliated' during massage at Brooklyn spa, lawsuit says. This case is being handled by Brittany Stevens, one of our sexual harassment attorneys. 05-01-2017


Ron Burkle Sued for Racial Discrimination by Model Agent. This case is being handled by Silvia Stanciu, one of our discrimination attorneys. 04-27-2017


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Court Denies Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment Dismissing Plaintiff's Claim of Bonanza Productions' Vicarious Liability for Discrimination Based on Plaintiff's Sexual Orientation 01-27-2017


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Woman Says Skechers Fired her Because she was Pregnant. 11-20-2016


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Woman out of job After Speaking out Against Handsy Boss: Suit. 07-24-2016


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EXCLUSIVE: Former MTA staffer claims co-worker harassed her for not being ‘black enough,’ then was fired for complaining about it 06-07-2016


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Phillips & Associates Attends the Trial Lawyers Summit


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NYPD cop: I was Suspended for Confronting Racist Superior. 12-07-2015


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Hotel Bar Workers Say They Were Called 'Taliban' In Bias Suit 12-09-2015


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This case is being handled by Nicole Welch, one of our New York discrimination attorneys. Transgender woman claims harassment by CVS employees in Queens, receives $50 gift card from corporate: suit 11-17-2015


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A discrimination attorney with Phillips & Associates represented the plaintiff 08-03-2015


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Woman sues after being ‘mothered by boss’ 07-26-2015


Gyms for the One Percent 04-14-2015


Gym exclusively for high-paying renters may be discriminatory 04-03-2015


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Surgical technician claims gender bias in delivery room: lawsuit 03-29-2015


Unique Thrift Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit 03-20-2015


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Phillips & Associates: Plaintiff Awarded $250,000 for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation 12-03-2014


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Dive-bar owner who ‘preyed on’ barmaids hit with lawsuit 11-11-2014


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'Bubble, bubble': Pastry worker claims sexual harassment after chef at New York Palace Hotel taps his lips 09-04-2014


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Man says he wasn’t hired at eye doctor’s because he’s a man 08-03-2014


Rossville teacher claims in lawsuit he was harassed for being gay 07-18-2014


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Queens man wins $40,000 after sexual harassment suit against female boss 04-13-2014


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Houston Rockets taunted server with anti-gay slurs: suit 04-01-2014


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Houston Rockets players harassed gay Brooklyn catering worker, suit says 04-01-2014


Laid-off buffet workers suing Resorts World 03-27-2014


Worker alleges he was sacked for complaining about asbestos exposure at hospital on Staten Island 02-26-2014


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Wagner coach canned assistant because she was bi-polar: suit 11-22-2013


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Bronx woman Theresa Seignious claims boss sexually harassed her 09-13-2013


Federal jury rules N-Word not a term of endearment among blacks 09-03-2013


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Federal jury rejects ‘N-word’ among blacks in workplace 09-03-2013


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Rev. tried to sin with me 08-19-2013


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Phillips & Associates Has Moved to New Offices 07-08-13


Upper East Side Resident Says She Was Evicted Because of Cancer 02-06-2013


Lawsuit: Cancer survivor claims landlord evicted her over illness 02-05-2013


Heatheran Kristopher Claims Landlord Evicted Her From UES Apartment Because She Had Cancer 02-05-2013


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Fired LaG whistle-blower slaps back at PA 10-06-2012


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Boss made me abort: lawsuit 01-01-2012


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Filipino housekeeper claims Leonard Blavatnik won’t hire her because of her ethnicity 11-21-2011


Da Silvano Owner Accused Of Repeated Unwanted Groping 11-19-2011


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Da Silvano owner accused of groping parking-garage manager 11-19-2011


Greek shipping magnate, 74, 'chased employee, 24, around office naked and forced his tongue in her mouth' 10-30-2011


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Suit: Naked, randy boss chased me 10-30-2011


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Ex-Con's "Claw-Suit" 07-06-2011


Apple Store Discrimination Case (Video) 05-27-2011


Apple Sued Over Alleged Racial Discrimination 05-26-2011


Racial Discrimination at the Apple Store 05-26-2011


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Rikers Officer Files Suit for Harassment 04-17-2011


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Female Rikers Guard Sue 04-15-2011