In recognition of more than three decades of work in the field of social justice, on October 5, 2017, Leslie Levy was given the prestigious Fay Stender Award. The award, which was established by the California Women Lawyers in 1982, recognizes a “feminist attorney who, like Fay Stender, is committed to the representation of women, disadvantaged […]
Confidential Settlement Negotiated for Woman Sexually Assaulted by Manager
Partners Sharon Vinick and Darci Burrell pursued litigation in state court on behalf of a woman earning minimum wage who had been sexually harassed, as well as assaulted, by her manager. The case settled in the mid-six figures, despite the fact that the client was an undocumented immigrant and had modest economic losses.
$350,000 Settlement of Lawsuit Against Prominent Attorney
Following the filing of a federal lawsuit, Richard D. Greenfield, a nationally known class action attorney, agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that he used his position of trust to coerce one of his clients into sexual relations while she was dependent on his representation in a complex legal matter.
Confidential Settlement for Church Member of Sexual Harassment Case Against Pastor
A minister used his pastoral counseling sessions to convince an emotionally vulnerable member of his church that it was God’s will that she should have sex with him. In a case brought during her years in private practice, partner Jean Hyams brought suit against the minister and his church for breach of the relationship of trust between clergy and parishioner. After aggressive litigation, the matter resolved confidentially on the eve of trial.
$1.9 Million Settlement For Children Molested By Berkeley School Teacher
When several 4th graders in Berkeley were molested by a teacher, partner Leslie Levy won a settlement of $1.9 million and an agreement for system-wide training on issues of sexual abuse of children by school personnel.
