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Michael Leone Lynch

Associate

T 212.402.4028 New York
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Michael Lynch represents employers in a wide range of employment-related litigation, particularly with respect to allegations of discrimination and retaliation, disputes involving restrictive covenants in employment contracts, and wage and hour class and collective actions. He has defended employers at all stages of litigation, including at the administrative agency level, in lawsuits before state and federal courts, and through appeal.

Michael also helps employers preemptively avoid litigation by developing compliant employee handbooks and policies, regularly updating management on the ever-changing patchwork of federal, state, and local employment laws, and counseling employers through all phases of the employer-employee relationship.

Admitted to Practice

  • New York, 2017
  • 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

Education

  • J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2016
    • Associate Editor, Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal
    • Trial Team
  • B.A., Political Communications, The Honors College, George Mason University, 2013, cum laude
    • Oxford University Honors Program, Study Abroad
    • Forensics Team

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board of Directors, LeGaL Foundation, LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, 2020-present

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2025
    • Beacon of Justice Award, National Legal Aid & Defender Association, 2020
    • Amicus Advocacy Award, LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, 2017

Background

    • Associate, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., New York, 2018-2022
    • Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Paul G. Feinman, New York State Court of Appeals, Albany, N.Y., 2017-2018
    • Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Paul G. Feinman, First Judicial Department, Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, New York, 2016-2017
    • Law Clerk, Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP, New York, 2015-2016
    • Summer Law Clerk, Outten & Golden LLP, New York, 2015
    • Clinical Intern, Labor and Employment Field Clinic, New York City Law Department, New York, 2014
    • Judicial Intern, Hon. Edgardo Ramos, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, New York, 2014
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