Why Us?

A deep bench of experience. Our attorneys each have 25 or more years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of employment law, including conducting hundreds of workplace investigations. Reviewing and writing policies and agreements are daily activities for us.

A collaborative approach. Our attorneys have worked together in various settings over the years and genuinely enjoy collaborating and consulting with one another.

Consistent quality. We trained with some of the best in this field and carry that forward with a commitment to responsiveness, a personalized approach, and building trust.

Smooth transitions. We do not handle litigation, but as former litigators we know the pitfalls and strive to prevent and resolve workplace issues. If a lawsuit arises, we assist with referrals to experienced trial attorneys and support transitioning the matter to assure your legal needs are well represented.

Peer recognition.The firm has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its inaugural Regional Spotlight New York 2024 Guide. Our founding member, Tracey I. Levy, has been recognized annually by Super Lawyers for the New York Metro Region, and has received the top ratings of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and 10.0 from Avvo.

Our Attorneys

Tracey I. Levy

Founding Member
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Simone A. Handfield

Senior Counsel
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Raphael S. Lee

Of Counsel
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LEL Blog

  • Texas Court Strikes Higher Base Salary for Overtime Exemption 11/18/24 Once again, a district court judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction blocking a federal regulatory change that presented significant implications for employers.  Three months ago, it was the Federal Trade Commission’s regulations invalidating noncompete agreements.  This past week, it was the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) regulations further increasing… Read More...
  • $43,888 Minimum Salary Required for Exempt Employees – For Now 07/08/24 Under new federal regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) effective as of July 1, 2024, employees who are not paid a salary of at least $844 per week ($43,888 per year) are eligible for overtime pay, irrespective of the nature of the work the employee is performing and… Read More...
  • Supreme Court Rulings Bolster Employers’ Ability to Challenge Administrative Agency Actions 07/08/24 Employers' and business organizations' legal challenges to recent federal agency determinations in the areas of employment, labor, and wage and hour laws have all been bolstered by the Supreme Court's recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (June 28, 2024), which overturned the deference the courts historically have applied… Read More...