Sharon L. Schneier

Co-lead counsel for the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in litigation arising out of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. A judgment on liability in favor of the plaintiffs is currently on appeal. Representing Cantor Fitzgerald in its ongoing action seeking damages for its business interruption losses. (Ongoing)

Handles aspects of discovery in litigation arising out of the activities of research analyst Jack Grubman. Currently handling various litigation for Citi involving attempts to restrain or turnover assets. (Ongoing)

Major First Amendment challenge to New York City's prohibition against outdoor advertising along its arterial highways in commercial and manufacturing districts. (2d Cir. 2010)

Defended Mourant Financial Services in financial services industry against claims involving misappropriation of trade secrets. (2006)

Represented Yellow Book USA in a false advertising and product disparagement action brought by Verizon Directories Corp. concerning Yellow Book's advertisements and sales practices. Secured dismissal of product disparagement claim and successfully settled false advertising claim. 338 F. Supp. 2d 422 (approving settlement) and 309 F. Supp. 2d 401 (granting in part motion to dismiss) (E.D.N.Y. 2004)

Affirmed dismissal of private figure implication libel action finding that claims can only proceed if plaintiff establishes that defendants were aware of and endorsed the challenged implication. This was the first federal case to address the gross irresponsibility standard in a case involving an allegation of defamation by implication. (2d Cir. 1997)

Successfully tried case against MCI and RCA Global for severance benefits owed to 20 plaintiffs following sale of RCA Global.

Counsel to Board of Directors of historic not-for-profit theater in litigation brought by the New York State Attorney General.

Defended New York radio stations in investigations brought by New York State's Attorney General's Office.