Jamie Scott Felsen - Profile

Before entering the legal field, Mr. Felsen, possessing an advanced degree in human resources, served as a human resources professional handling daily employment-related matters. This background equips Mr. Felsen with practical insights into the employment issues his clients turn to him for legal guidance. Mr. Felsen's legal practice centers on labor and employment law in its entirety. He engages in litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as before various governmental bodies including the EEOC, NYS Division of Human Rights, NYC Commission on Human Rights, U.S. Department of Labor, and N.Y.S. Department of Labor. His litigation representation spans class and collective actions, defending against allegations of discrimination, harassment, wage and hour law violations, contract breaches, and enforcement of restrictive covenants like non-compete and non-solicitation agreements on behalf of employers across all sectors. Furthermore, Mr. Felsen regularly advises clients on day-to-day employment matters to proactively mitigate legal risks, drafts policies, procedures, and employee handbooks. He also advocates for companies in matters related to union avoidance, organizing campaigns, and collective bargaining.