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Marjorie Mesidor

Marjorie Mesidor

  • Civil Rights, Employment Law, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Connecticut, New York
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Biography

Marjorie Mesidor is a renowned attorney acknowledged for her exceptional service to clients who have experienced discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, and disability, among others. She specializes in prosecuting employment cases against both Fortune 500 companies and smaller organizations accused of discriminatory practices, including claims of sexual harassment. Throughout her career, she has achieved remarkable success, obtaining over $47 million in awards and settlements for her clients. Marjorie gained widespread recognition in 2013 for her involvement in the Johnson v. STRIVE landmark case, which established a precedent on the issue of discrimination among individuals of the same race.

Marjorie has also earned recognition for her work against the unfair impact of "poor door" policies on rent-stabilized tenants. She was acknowledged by the Office of the Public Advocate for her efforts in this regard. Her most recent triumph was securing a $2.31 million verdict in the Top 50 Verdict in New York, Labor and Employment for Sooroojballie v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which involved a hostile work environment claim based on race and national origin. However, Marjorie's most significant impact lies in the countless cases and disputes that she has resolved privately and efficiently, ensuring her clients' privacy and anonymity preferences are protected.

Education
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
J.D. (2004)
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Activities: National Black Law Students Association, Former National Attorney General Legal Education Assistance Program, Property and Civil Procedure Teaching Assistant Constitutional Law Research Assistant, Professor Douglas Scherer.
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Franklin College Switzerland
B.A. (2000) | International Relations and Economics
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Activities: Student Union, Vice President
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Professional Experience
Attorney
WIGDOR LLP
- Current
Managing Partner
Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
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Partner, Sep 2016 - Dec 2022; Lead Counsel, Sep 2011 - Sep 2016.
Chief Counsel
Project Hope: The New Direction, Inc
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Attorney
Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington
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Attorney
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP
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Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Torkwasé Y. Sekou, J.S.C.
Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage
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Associate
Israel, Israel & Purdy, LLP
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Law Clerk
Cahn & Cahn, LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
I Slept With My Boss… Now He’s Harassing Me! What Can I Do?
Pregnancy Rights You Need to Know
Preserving Your Rights for an Employment Discrimination Case
Speaking Engagements
Trial Advocacy, Punitive Damages and Jury Awards
National Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section; NELA NY
Guest Legal Correspondent
WPIX Morning News, WBLS "Cafe Mocha" and 103.9 Long Island News Radio "On the Docket"
Awards
Client Choice Award
AVVO
Top 100 Attorneys Civil- Plaintiff
National Trial Lawyers
Top Woman Attorney
New York Super Lawyers
Top Women Attorneys in New York City
CRAIN Magazine
Top 100 Black Lawyers
National Black Lawyers
Top 25
National Women Trial Lawyers
Top Woman Attorney
New York Super Lawyers
Since 2013
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 4275806
Member
Current
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American Arbitration of Association (AAA) employment and consumer law panels
Arbitrator
Current
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NYU Center for Labor and Employment Advisory Board
Member
Current
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Board of Governors of Touro University
Member
Current
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Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Member
Current
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Board of Directors of Girls Scouts of Suffolk County
Member
Current
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Ethics Board of the Town of Brookhaven and the Advisory Board of the Suffolk County Sherriffs Office
Current
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National Bar Association
Member
Current
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National Employment Lawyers Association in New York
Member
Current
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Connecticut State Bar
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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New York
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2nd Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Representing Employees
  • Age Discrimination
  • Pregnancy Discrimination
  • Racial Slurs and Hostile Work Environment
  • Overtime and Wage/Hour Claims
  • Sexual Harassment
Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Haitian Creole
  • Italian
Contact & Map
85 5th Ave
Floor 5
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: (212) 257-6800