Ayesha K. Hamilton

Bar / Professional Activity

• Neutral Arbitrator for FINRA
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York 
• Supreme Court of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• New York, 1999
• New Jersey, 1999
• National Association of Women Business Owners, 2005 - 2015
• Montgomery Bar Association, 2004 - 2014
• Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2004
• Vice Chair, NJSBA Women in the Profession Section, 2023
• Neutral Arbitrator for NJ Supreme Court District Fee Arbitration Committee
• Neutral Arbitrator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• NJSBA Board of Trustees, Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee, Diversity Committee, COREL, Mercer Bar Association Board of Trustees, Civil Bench/Bar Committee, Diversity Committee Chair Supreme Court District Ethics Committee, 2022
• NJSBA Solo Small Firm Section Practitioner of the Year, 2021
• Arbitrator, Panel Chair, Supreme Court District Fee Arbitration Committee, 2019
• Member, Diversity Committee, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2019
• Trustee - New Jersey State Bar Association
• Chair, Solo/Small Firm Section of the New Jersey Bar Association, 2017
• Secretary and vice chair of the Solo/Small Firm Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, 2015
• NJSBA Nominating Committee NJSBA Legislative Committee, 2017

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Verdict from AAA arbitration in favor of clients on a business fraud matter; verdict for $425,000.  Confirmed by the Superior Court of MIddlesex County, order granted holding proceeds from a transaction in escrow to satisfy the judgment, 2022

Representative Clients

• C-Suite employees, shareholders and officers of law firms, pharmaceutical companies, medical practices, dental practices, manufacturing industry, 2015
• Mid Level and Senior Executives, Large and Small Corporations
• Faculty and Administrators in Educational Institutions 
• Representing senior level management and c-suite employees in their claims against the company, negotiating separation packages, employment agreements, negotiating equity pay-outs, restrictive covenants such as non-competes, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreements.
• Physicians/Dental/Medical services Practices Law Firms Individuals (managers, directors, senior management) from the pharmaceutical and construction industries, financial services firms, restaurants, correctional facilities  

Transactions

• Commercial lease for Kiddie Academy Day Care-2 new locations., 2020
• Commercial lease for new location for Kiddie Academy Daycare, 2021

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Licensed to practice before the US District Court, District of New Jersey
• Licensed to practice in New York 
• Licensed to practice before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Licensed to practice before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
• Licensed to practice before the US District Court, Eastern District of PA
• Certified by WBENC, Woman Business Entrepreneur, 2007
• Licensed to practice law before the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.  

Pro bono / Community Service

• Secretary of the Women in the Profession Section, NJSBA, 2022
• NJSBA Board of Trustees, 2023
• NJSBA Board of Trustees, 2022
• NJSBA Board of Trustees, 2021
• NJSBA Board of Trustees, 2020
• NJSBA Trustee, 2019
• NJSBA Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee
• Vice Chair of the Women in the Profession Section, NJSBA, 2023
• Secretary of the Mercer County Bar Association, 2023
• Elected Councilwoman, West Windsor Township, NJ
• Supreme Court District Ethics Committee investigator
• Arbitrator and Panel Chair, Supreme Court District Fee Arbitration Committee, District VII (Mercer County)

Educational Background

• B.A., Case Western Reserve University, Majors: Political Science and History, Minor: English., 1995

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Discussing the effects of the Appellate Division's decision in State v. Scott and its implications for employment law., Author, Implicit Bias as Prima Facie Evidence of Racially Motivated Discrimination in the Workplace., NJSBA Labor and Employment Quarterly, Labor And Employment Practitioners, 2023
• Designed the program, moderated and presented on the impact of generative ai tools in employment law; discussing the Workday case and whether employer's now have an obligation to conduct due diligence into the manner in which the AI algorithm is designed and whether it is biased in the results it is producing., Moderator/Speaker, Impact of AI/GAI on the Workplace and Diversity, New Jersey State Bar Association - Annual Conference, Labor And Employment Practitioners, 2024
• Discussing how to grow you business, hire for growth, technology, real estate, management etc., Speaker, Growing From Solo to Small Firm, NJ-Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Solo/Small Firm Practitioners, 2023
• Panel discussion on the implications of State v. Scott in criminal and employment  law contexts, Speaker, State v. Scott and its Implications on Hostile Work Environment Claims, NJ-Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Labor And Employment Practitioners, 2023
• Discussing the first amendment freedom of speech in the context of private employers., Author, Off-duty Speech May Have Consequences to both the Employee and Employer: McVey v. Atlanticare, NJSBA Labor and Employment Quarterly, Labor And Employment Practitioners, 2022
• Designing Contracts, IFDA/ASID, 2007 to 2007
• Author, “Employment Law for Employees: Practical Tips on How to Protect Yourself in the Work Place and On Your Way Out.” 
• Presenter at the NJ State Bar Association Annual meeting- 2018 The Confidence Gap 
• Presenter at Solo Small Firm Section, 2014 - 2018
• Presenter, Small Firm Conference, 2015 - 2016
• Presenter, Continuing legal Education, Ethics in billing practices for the New Jersey State Bar Association Solo
• Avoiding Business Liability, IFDA/ASID, 2008 - 2008
• Providing a perspective on diversity from the view of living in a town where the caucasian population is in the minority., A Perspective on Diversity, New Jersey State Bar Association Diversity Newsletter, NJSBA, 2017

Firm News (Newsletters)

• Periodic blog designed to educate workers and employers on legal issues affecting them respectively., Hamilton Law Firm Blogs, Various

Honors

• Selected as the Small Firm of the Year for 2022, Small Firm of the Year, South Asian Bar Association-NJ, 2022
• Received the Professionalism Award for 2024 from the Mercer County Bar Association., The Honorable Neil Shuster Professionalism Award, Mercer County Bar Association, 2024
• Awarded the 2013 Member of the Year Award, The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
• In 2021, Ayesha was awarded the prestigious State Bar Association's Solo Small Firm Section Practitioner of the Year Award for her commitment and dedication to the advocacy of issues affecting New Jersey small firm owners and practitioners. , NJSBA Solo Small Firm Section Practitioner of the Year, New Jersey State Bar Association Solo Small Firm Section, 2021

Industry Groups

• Dental
• IT Services
• IT staffing
• Legal
• Manufacturing
• Medical

“Ms. Hamilton is an excellent employment lawyer.”

“I am pleased to recommend Ayesha Hamilton. I have had the opportunity to work with Ayesha and have consistently found her to be an exceptional attorney, advocate, and colleague. Ayesha brings deep experience, sound judgment, and a practical, solution-oriented approach to her work. She is highly knowledgeable in employment and business law, and she has a strong ability to help clients navigate complex issues with clarity, professionalism, and confidence. Her counsel is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in a genuine commitment to protecting her clients' interests. Beyond her legal skill, Ayesha is personable, collegial, and deeply respected within the professional community. She is collaborative, responsive, and generous with her insight, making her a trusted resource for clients and fellow attorneys alike. Her leadership within the bar and her advocacy for the profession further reflect the integrity and dedication she brings to her work. I have greatly enjoyed working with Ayesha and would recommend her without hesitation. She is an outstanding attorney whose professionalism, experience, and commitment to client service reflect highly on the legal profession.”

“Ayesha Hamilton is the employment lawyer that other lawyers go to for advice and help - there is no one better in New Jersey!”

“Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton is an outstanding advocate with a deep knowledge of employment law and related issues. I have turned to her and sent clients to her and I am always impressed by her patience and generosity with her time and counsel. In addition to the outstanding work she does on Township Committee, she is a true stand-out in the legal community.”

“I am pleased to nominate Attorney Ayesha Hamilton for the Super Lawyers distinction. With over 21 years of experience, Ayesha Hamilton has made significant contributions to the field of employment law. As the founder of Hamilton Law Firm, she has successfully represented both employees and employers, providing expert guidance on complex legal matters. Ayesha is a dedicated advocate for her clients, known for her creative and cost-effective solutions. Her leadership roles in various bar associations and her commitment to professional development further highlight her excellence and dedication to the legal profession.”

“Ayesha is our "go to" employment lawyer. She has helped us with our own small business matters, and we have referred her to many of our clients. She is knowledgeable, responsive and sensitive to small business dynamics.”

“Ayesha Hamilton is a terrific employment law attorney. I have referred several persons to Ayesha Hamilton, each of whom has raved about her legal skills and attention to their matters.”

“Ayesha is a highly competent employment attorney who zealously represents her clients.”

“Ayesha is extremely smart and creative, and gets great results for her clients.”

“Ayesha is a tough negotiator who knows how to get things done. ”

“I have known Ms. Hamilton professionally for over 10 years and have found her to be one of the most skilled and client-sensitive attorneys I have worked with. Licensed in both PA and NJ (and maybe other states, too), Ms. Hamilton is thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the latest statutes and decisions in employment law. I also practice in this area and when I cannot represent a potential client due to conflicts or a lack of time, I know I can refer the client to Ms. Hamilton without reservation. She represents each of her clients with all of the energy, knowledge, and dedication that she possesses. Ms. Hamilton is an example of the type of professional new attorneys should aspire to be.”

“Very knowledgeable regarding employment law and wonderful with interact with.”

“Ayesha is very knowledgeable in this area of the law. She is a consummate professional and good with clients.”

“Ayesha Hamilton is an excellent employment attorney. I refer clients to her often, and have hired her on occasion, as well.”

“I have known Ayesha for many years. Not only do I send clients to her, my partner and I have engaged her professional services.”

“Ayesha has been a great resource for many of my clients during this time of Covid-19 employment uncertainty. She has advised both individuals and business owners. I never hesitate to refer to her.”

“I have referred several clients, and even a family member, to Ayesha Hamilton. All have been satisfied with her advice and representation.”

“Ayesha is a highly capable and tenacious lawyer who obtains excellent results for her clients.”

“Ayesha Hamilton is an amazing attorney with a solutions-oriented approach to her practice & to her community at large. She guides clients with practical solutions, rooted in her deep knowledge of employment and labor law. She has helped many of my clients through her specialized knowledge, and is extremely generous with her time to educate colleagues and fellow professionals, as well as clients. It is my honor to nominate Ms. Hamilton”

“Ayesha has been instrumental to so many business this year as we all navigated the rules regarding Covid and how they applied to our business. She is very knowledgeable about all areas of the employment field. I have referred many clients to her over the years, and all have been extremely happy with her representation.”