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Schwartz Perry & Heller’s attorneys lecture and write articles for numerous bar associations in the New York Metro Area, including the New York County Lawyers’ Association, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), as well as its New York affiliate, and several licensed Continuing Legal Education (CLE) providers. A complete listing of our attorneys’ lectures and publications is below.

  • Co-Author, National Employment Lawyers Association Publication: "Sexual Harassment in the New Millenium: The Impact of Faragher and Ellerth"
  • August 10, 2018 CLE Presentation for The National Law Institute: "Diversity, Inclusion and the Elimination of Bias in the Workplace: Litigation Avoidance for Attorneys"
  • March 13, 2018 Guest Speaker at The New Museum: "Sexual Harassment in the Cultural Sector: Dealing with Transgressions and Gray Areas"
  • November 27, 2017- "What to do if you're sexually harassed and your company doesn't have HR" , Time Magazine
  • Spring 2017 NELA/NY Spring 2017 Conference Featured Speaker: "individual Liability in Discrimination Cases"
  • April 24, 2012 - "Sexual Harassment & The New York City Human Rights Law," Lawline.com
  • April 10, 2012 - "A Day in the Life of an Employment Law Office," Lawline.com,
  • February 3, 2012 - "A Day in the Life of an Employment Law Office," New York County Lawyers' Association
  • October 3, 2011 - "Employment Discrimination...Views From Both Sides," New York County Lawyers' Association
  • May 25, 2011 - "How to Handle a Difficult Adversary," New York County Lawyers' Association
  • May 13, 2011 - "An Introduction to Employment Law: The Most Exciting Field in the Law!", New York County Lawyers' Association
  • January 18, 2011 - "An Introduction to Employment Law: The Most Exciting Field in the Law!", New York County Lawyers' Association
  • Fall 2010 - "The Epidemic of Age Discrimination in the Workplace," Wingate Russotti Network Newsletter
  • July 20, 2010 - "An Introduction to Employment Law: The Most Exciting Field in the Law", New York County Lawyer's Association
  • February 22, 2010 - "Key Issues in Employment Discrimination Law,", Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • January 14, 2010 - "Issues and Insights into the Field of Employment Discrimination Law", New York County Lawyers' Association
  • July 22, 2009 - "How to Handle an Employment Law Case", Lawline.com
  • July 16, 2009 - "An Introduction to Employment Law: The Most Exciting Field in the Law," New York City Bar Association
  • July 10, 2009- "An Introduction to the Field of Employment Law," New York County Lawyer's Association
  • March 25, 2009 - "Employment Discrimination: A Critical Look at Key Issues from Both Sides," New York County Lawyers' Association
  • March 19, 2009 - "Sexual Orientation: Unique Issues in Diversity and Inclusion," Human Resources Association of New York
  • December 6, 2008 - "Employment Discrimination in the Workplace: How to Handle and Negotiate an Employment Discrimination Case," Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • December 5, 2008 - "How to Effectively Commence an Employment Discrimination Claim," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • November 13, 2008 - "The Irony of Age Discrimination in an Aging Workforce," Human Resources Association of New York
  • October 6, 2008 - "The Great Employment Debate - Are Age Discrimination Laws Necessary?" New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • August 12, 2008 - "Investigating Liability & Assessing Damages in Employment Law Claims: Identifying Methods that Have Proven Successful in Negotiating Such Claims," New York City Bar Association
  • August 7, 2008 - "How to Effectively Commence an Employment Discrimination Claim," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • May 20, 2008 - "Employment Law: From the Initial Interview Through the Negotiations," New York City Bar Association
  • May 1, 2008 - "How to Effectively Commence an Employment Discrimination Claim," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • April 5, 2008 - "An Introduction to Employment Law," Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • November 28, 2007 - "How to Handle and Negotiate Your First Employment Discrimination Case," New York City Bar Association
  • November 9, 2007 - "How to Handle and Negotiate Your First Employment Discrimination Case," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • November 7, 2007 - "Does the Free Market Discourage Discrimination? Are Employment Discrimination Laws Effective and Necessary?" Brooklyn Law School
  • October 27, 2007 - "No Regrets: How to Make Successful Choices During the Case Selection Process and Significantly Related Matters," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • October 19, 2007 - "Some Comments on Summation That May Prove Helpful," NELA/NY Fall Conference
  • September 15, 2007 - "Getting the Most Out of Your Case," Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • August 29, 2007 - "The Beginnings of Employment Law," Lawline.com
  • July 20, 2007 - "How to Handle and Negotiate Your First Employment Discrimination Case," New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • February 15, 2007 - "Getting the Most Out of Your Case," Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • February 12, 2007 - "Lunch with a Legend – Employment Law and Litigation," Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law: Labor and Employment Society
  • December 10, 2006 - "Trial Strategies That Work," Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • September 16, 2006 - "How to Handle and Negotiate Your First Employment Discrimination Case," Lawline.com
  • September 6, 2006 - "Age Discrimination," Lawline.com
  • June 22-25, 2005 - "We the People: Reclaiming the Justice System," National Employment Lawyers Association Sixteenth Annual Convention
  • March 11-12, 2005 - "Litigating Harassment Claims: Strategies for Success -Counseling and Case Selection," National Employment Lawyers Association Convention
  • June 2002 - "Sexual Harassment in the New Millennium," NELA, Thirteenth Annual Convention
  • November 2, 2001 - "Trial Strategies That Could Work," NELA/NY, Fall Conference
  • March 15-16, 2001 - "Wrongful Termination Claims: What Plaintiffs and Defendants Have to Know - Claims for Damages to an Employee's Reputation and Opportunities," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • November 27, 2000 - "Interrogatories, Requests to Produce, Requests to Admit - What You Really Need and What You Are Allowed To Do," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • March 21, 2000 - "Current Issues in Employment Law: Litigation and Settlement of Employment Discrimination Claims," New York County Lawyers' Association
  • March 9-10, 2000 - "Wrongful Termination Claims: What Plaintiffs and Defendants Have to Know - Claims for Damages to an Employee's Reputation and Opportunities," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • November 30, 1999 - "Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Requests for Documents in Employment Discrimination Cases," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • November 30, 1999 - "How to Handle Your First Employment Discrimination Case," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • June 30-July 3, 1999 - "Effective Cross-Examination Techniques," NELA Tenth Annual Convention
  • June 11, 1999 - "Comments Regarding the Trial Judge and the Difficult Adversary," New York State Trial Lawyers Association Program
  • March 1-2, 1999 - "Wrongful Termination Claims: What Plaintiffs and Defendants Have to Know - Claims for Damages to an Employee's Reputation and Opportunities," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • December 1, 1998 - "Handling Your First Employment Discrimination Case for the Plaintiff," Practising Law Institute
  • May 18-20, 1998 - "Trial Motions: Advantages and Considerations," Third Annual Employment Law Litigation Institute of the New York State Bar Association Section on Labor and Employment Law
  • April 24, 1998 - "Counsel's Investigation and Retainer Agreements," NELA/NY Spring Conference
  • March 5-6, 1998 - "Wrongful Termination Claims: What Plaintiffs and Defendants Have to Know - Claims for Damages to an Employee's Reputation and Opportunities," Practising Law Institute Conference
  • May 16-17, 1997 - "Strategies for Settlement," Second Annual Employment Law Litigation Institute of the New York State Bar Association Section on Labor and Employment Law
  • June 1995 - "Sexual Harassment: Need It Be A Way of Life?" Marina International Women’s Magazine
  • August 8, 1994 - "Binding Arbitration May Weaken Worker’s Rights," National Law Journal
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    Words are inadequate to express how truly grateful I am to Schwartz & Perry, especially Brian Heller for his help. I first met Mr. Schwartz and Brian Heller a few years ago when I was working at an international firm in an IT role when I contacted them for the free consultation because I felt that I was being setup to be fired. I knew I was being treated unfairly by my manager. I felt utterly helpless and had no idea who to turn to. After meeting with Mr. Schwartz and Brian Heller, I came to understand that the unfair treatment I endured was actually discrimination. They counselled me through being fired and negotiating a settlement; an extremely upsetting and exhausting experience. They explained the rules of employment law while treating me with dignity and kindness. Due to the skill and knowledge of these attorneys, I received a substantial settlement and was able to move on to another company with my self-respect intact and without the financial hardship that would have resulted from losing my job. They also ensured that this employer could not damage my reputation going forward with future employers. Recently, when I had another issue with a different employer; I called Brian Heller right away. I knew that Brian, being extremely well versed on the latest employment laws, would be able to help me. Brian carefully guided me and I was able to “ride the wave” of unprofessionalism and threats of litigation coming my way from my former employer’s attorney. My former employer thought that they could bully and frighten me into staying with them longer so that my new job opportunity would no longer be available, and then they could let me go when it was convenient for them - and I’d be out of work. They didn’t know that I have a Secret Weapon – Brian Heller! Once Brian was on the case, those threats ceased and I was able to accept my new wonderful job and leave the worry and stress behind. I highly recommend Brian Heller and Schwartz & Perry as a firm. Over the years Brian has always treated me with kindness and respect and I have peace of mind because I have someone I trust who is on my side, who can guide me and who is willing and extremely capable of protecting my rights.
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    Amazing team of Attorneys. From day 1 of the consultation to the very end I felt like the most important client to the firm. Brian Heller who I dealt with personally was amazing. Whether it was a call or email responses were very prompt and I was kept informed every step of the way. Even a few calls just to check in and say hello. Truly an incredible experience and I would recommend them to anyone seeking justice. If they take your case they will fight with you to the end. A+
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    On short notice, Brian Heller reviewed contracts with complex international dimensions and found important discrepancies that I and other senior-level executives had missed completely. He was fast, thorough, and detail-oriented in providing pragmatic advice that enabled us to be sure that we were getting the fairest and best possible treatment under the law. We remain tremendously grateful for his support and look forward to working with him again.
    - Eric
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    After having a terrible experience at my last job, facing the anxiety again of having to rehash the treatment was daunting. Davida Perry not only did an amazing job calming down my nerves but she fought for me tooth and nail and did a great job securing what my past employer owed me. I won’t lie, there were moments I wanted to give up, but Davida was always there to help me stay focused and realize that I didn’t need to let them win. She was really great at countering all of their arguments, I pity anyone that would try to prove her wrong. She thought of everything we need and kept me constantly updated. Mostly what I appreciated about Davida was her kindness, and her genuine care for my mental health. She wanted to make sure I was taking care of myself during a very trying time. I cannot recommend this firm enough. They all clearly care about their clients and want to do best for you. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, and if you’re worried about the challenges that lie ahead be sure to team with Schwartz Perry & Heller, they will have your back and fight for justice.
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