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Vladeck, Raskin & Clark, P.C.
Since 1949, the New York-based Vladeck, Raskin & Clark P.C. has primarily championed the rights of working people. We believe all employees deserve fair pay, a workplace free from discrimination and the opportunity to advance their careers without hindrance. Our team also possesses years of experience defending clients in criminal investigations and prosecutions, which can have significant impacts on their careers and futures.
Our attorneys recognize that pursuing employment litigation is often one of the most painful and stressful experiences an employee can endure. We focus exclusively on employees' rights, ensuring our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing we never represent companies or managers. We also handle matters involving disability rights and justice, criminal defense, criminal justice reform advocacy and general litigation.
We approach each case with compassion and humanity, leveraging a unique combination of experience and skill to pursue just outcomes. Our work is highly regarded within the legal community for its quality, earning us the respect of judges, opponents and peers. Our firm and its lawyers are consistently recognized for their excellence by the Chambers and Partners and Martindale-Hubbell.
Founded in New York City in 1949 as a union-side labor firm, Vladeck, Raskin & Clark P.C. is nationally acknowledged as a leading employment law firm. We have litigated numerous precedent-setting cases that have advanced workers’ rights and protected the careers and reputations of working professionals. Our cases have included those for professional women, women in nontraditional positions, workers facing racial discrimination, older workers and workers affected by corporate mergers, as well as workers with disabilities.
Employers know that when we represent a client, we are serious. Our preparedness to take cases to trial often leads to successful negotiations and resolutions for our clients short of litigation. In fact, some of our most significant successes are settlements that are not publicized on our website or in reported decisions.
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Elis For Rachael Inc. v. Yale University
The parties reached a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit in federal district court related to how students with mental health disabilities were treated by the University. The settlement will result in updated Yale policies that increase equity for students with mental health disabilities.
U.S. v. Nolan, – F.3d – 2020 WL 1870140 (2d. Cir. 4/15/2020)
We won a complete reversal of conviction on a four-eyewitness robbery conviction in New York’s highest federal appeals court on the trial lawyer’s failure to adequately challenge wrongfully tainted police arranged identification procedures or consult an appropriate expert witness at trial, resulting in the client’s immediate release from custody. On remand, the charges against him were entirely dismissed.
Dodd v. City University of New York, et al.
The court ruled that plaintiff can pursue her claims that CUNY and its administrators retaliated against her after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and sought accommodations. In 2015, we had negotiated a settlement with CUNY to obtain accommodations. The court held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged that after the settlement she was subjected to numerous retaliatory acts, culminating in denial of tenure and denial of reappointment as an associate professor.
Della Pietra v. Poly Prep, et al.
First case to recognize a private right of action for whistleblower retaliation under New York’s Non-Profit Revitalization Act. The matter was resolved shortly after the firm successfully defended a motion to dismiss.
Browne Sanders v. Madison Square Garden, Isiah Thomas, and James Dolan
The jury ruled in plaintiff’s favor on her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation and awarded $11.6 million in punitive damages. The case settled before the district court ruled on plaintiff’s claim for lost wages and benefits.
Davis v. Abercrombie & Fitch
We represented over 60 loss prevention supervisors and agents in Abercrombie & Fitch stores in New York and New Jersey who were not paid overtime, as well as several individuals who asserted claims of discrimination and retaliation.
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