Masai Lord

Masai Lord, a founding partner at Lord Trial Group PLLC in New York, New York, stands as a formidable force in the legal arena, earning respect from colleagues and instilling a sense of caution in adversaries. With a robust career spanning thousands of cases in both state and federal courts, his competence shines in areas such as civil rights, criminal defense and sexual harassment.

Known for his litigation prowess, Mr. Lord has achieved swift and decisive jury verdicts, with some deliberations concluding in as little as 12 minutes. His appellate victories in the First Department of New York, Appellate Division, further underscore his legal acumen. An academic achiever, he graduated with a Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the New York Bar the following year. He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Before co-founding his firm, Mr. Lord honed his skills as a public defender in Brooklyn, Kings County, where he distinguished himself by winning more trials than any of his peers in an office of over a hundred attorneys. His strategic approach often led to the dismissal of cases slated for trial, and he successfully challenged New York City legislation on First Amendment grounds.

Recognized as a top 40 under 40 lawyer by the National Black Lawyers association in both 2023 and 2024, Mr. Lord has been instrumental in securing remarkable outcomes for his clients. His role as of-counsel in a landmark $12.6 million class action settlement for protestors mistreated by the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with multimillion-dollar settlements for wrongful convictions, highlights his commitment to justice.

Beyond civil rights, Mr. Lord has led successful settlements in cases of racial, LGBTQ and disability discrimination, as well as sexual harassment, solidifying his reputation as a champion for the marginalized and oppressed.