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Alesia J. Kantor

Attorney

T 212.603.6454 New York
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Alesia Kantor is a labor and employment law trial attorney and counselor with more than 30 years of experience. Alesia takes a proactive, preventative approach to counseling, to help avoid employee relations problems and mitigate litigation risk. She defends employers and their executives in federal and state courts and administrative agencies against claims of discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wage and hour, and other employment-based claims.

Alesia guides corporate management and in-house counsel on a wide variety of employment issues including hiring, termination, disciplinary matters, reductions in force, employee complaints, time and leave, and performance management. Her practice includes drafting corporate policies, handbooks, and employment-related agreements, and investigating complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful treatment.

Further, Alesia conducts training for managers, supervisors and employees on avoiding sexual harassment, retaliation, and other discrimination-based claims. Alesia also has represented companies in commercial, corporate and business disputes.

Practice Highlights

Bench and jury trials

Significant trial experience defending corporate clients in state and federal court with favorable results. Matters include single- and multi-plaintiff cases in bench and jury trials over issues spanning employment grievances and claims surrounding corporate fiduciary duty.

Problem solving

Develops creative solutions to resolve complex disputes in a timely and cost effective manner for clients engaged in high-stakes transactions and matters, including those with the federal government, between corporate shareholders, and in the courts.

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Admitted to Practice

  • New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

Education

  • J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 1986
    • Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
  • B.A., Rhetoric and Communications, State University of New York at Albany, 1983, cum laude
    • Dean's List

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Nassau County Bar Association
    • New York State Bar Association
    • Mentor, Jericho Middle School, 2011-2013

Background

    • Partner, Winslett, Studnicky, McCormick & Bomser, New York, 2015-2021
    • Partner, Forchelli, Curto,  Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP, Uniondale, N.Y., 2013-2015
    • Of Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP, Jericho, N.Y., 2010-2013
    • Solo Practitioner, Long Beach, N.Y., 2009-2010
    • Partner, Epstein Becker & Green PC, New York, 2003-2009
    • Of Counsel, Simmons, Jannace & Stagg LLP., East Meadow, N.Y., 2002-2003
    • Partner, 2001; Associate, 1997-2001 – Epstein Becker & Green PC, New York
    • Associate, Robinson Brog Leinwand Greene Genovese & Gluck PC, New York, 1996-1997
    • Associate, Kaufman, Naness, Schneider & Rosensweig, PC, Jericho, N.Y., 1989-1996
    • Attorney, Office of Legal Affairs, Employment Law Division, New York City Human Resources Administration, New York, 1986-1989
    • Judicial Clerk, Hon. Irwin Silbowitz, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County, The Bronx, N.Y., 1985
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