Firm News
December 7, 2021
Senior counsel Carolyn Wheeler recently published an article in Law360, “Courts Must Recognize Title VII ‘Terms and Conditions’ Claims.”
While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act clearly prohibits discrimination related to not just hiring, firing, and compensation, but also other “terms, conditions or privileges of employment,”...
December 5, 2021
Attorney Debra Katz issued a statement this morning following CNN’s termination of Chris Cuomo Saturday evening.
“In the wake of public sexual harassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chris Cuomo looked directly into the camera and told viewers of Cuomo Prime Time, ‘I have always cared very deeply about...
November 30, 2021
Senior partner Avi Kumin was recently featured in News4 Nashville investigative segment, "Williamson County deputy keeps job, retains rank despite sexual harassment complaints by six women."
The segment detailed allegations of sexual harassment made by six female employees of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office...
November 22, 2021
Attorney Debra Katz, representing client Charlotte Bennett, issued a statement today following the New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee’s release of the impeachment investigation report produced by Davis Polk & Wardell LLP.
“Once again, independent investigators who examined extensive evidence and conducted dozens of...
November 18, 2021
Senior associate Jessica Westerman was recently quoted in a Law360 article, “‘Out there Alone’: Rita Glavin Rallies to Cuomo’s Defense.”
As former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo potentially faces criminal charges for groping a former aide, his attorney, Rita Glavin, remains a lonely ally committed to proving his innocence. In...
November 8, 2021
Legal fellow Alexandria Smith and founding partner Debra Katz recently published an article in Bloomberg Law titled, “The Line Between a Demanding Workplace and a Demeaning One.”
Prior to his resignation in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo described his office as a “demanding place...
November 5, 2021
Katz Banks Kumin is proud to announce that the firm has been included in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms.” The firm was honored for its work in Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and Employment Law.
Since 1983, Best Lawyers has named the top attorneys and...
November 2, 2021
Partner Michael Filoromo was recently quoted in a Regulatory Compliance Watch article, “A message for CCO’s in record award.”
In September, the CFTC awarded a $200 million payout to a whistleblower who helped the Commission and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority bring a combined $2.5 billion in sanctions against Deutsche Bank...
November 1, 2021
Partner Matthew Stiff was recently quoted in the GoBankingRates article, “Should You Blow The Whistle On Your Employer? 5 Things to Consider First.”
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s public testimony against her former employer and her disclosure of company documents raised questions about the legal...
October 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to Commissioner Goodell’s inaccurate claims about the National Football Team’s (NFL) response to the Washington Football Team (WFT) investigation, Lisa Banks and Debra Katz sent a letter to Commissioner Goodell once again asking for transparency and the public release of the report’s...
